Images of Bridges being escorted by federal marshals into a New Orleans public school became a stark visual depiction of the fight against segregation. Since then, Bridges has led a life of activism and educational writing on racism in America.
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Forever 21 plans to close stores across U.S., including Long Beach, Lakewood locations
The store’s parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Man’s body found on the beach near Belmont Pier
It appears the man’s body washed ashore. Authorities are working to determine how he died.
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Groups protesting Elon Musk target SpaceX’s growing presence in Long Beach
They’re pushing local officials to stand against the company’s plan to use Long Beach for splashdown recovery operations.
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LBUSD apologizes for ‘disturbing and offensive’ photo taken in Cabrillo High School gym
The photo showed a row of students in T-shirts that spelled out the N-word — drawing outrage from parents and other students.
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Ex-Millikan football star Ryan Pellum pleads not guilty in pistol-whipping case
He made his first court appearance today after being arrested on charges of aggravated assault and discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner.
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California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at U.S. Department of Education
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.
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Understanding HPV: Protecting your health through vaccination
By Leslie Young, M.D., pediatrician, MemorialCare Medical Group – Lakewood Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent yet often misunderstood virus yielding serious health consequences if left unchecked. It’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide, with over 100 different types, some of which can lead to various cancers, including cervical, anal, penile, […]
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California is borrowing billions to pay for Medi-Cal. Is immigrant coverage at risk?
California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal and Republican lawmakers are pointing to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households.
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10,500-gallon sewage spill forces another closure of Long Beach waterways
The spill happened almost 30 miles away from Long Beach, but sewage washing into the San Gabriel River triggered a mandatory closure.