By Malaika Graves, M.D., pediatric care, MemorialCare Medical Group – Long Beach (Los Altos) As the seasons unfold, so do the challenges posed by airborne allergens, particularly for parents of children prone to seasonal allergies. As a pediatrician with MemorialCare Medical Group in Torrance, I work with my patients to effectively manage allergy triggers to […]
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California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own
A California law that takes effect this summer will grant minors on public insurance the ability to get mental health treatment without their parents’ consent, a privilege that their peers with private insurance have had for years.
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Long Beach man already in prison for planting bomb at Aliso Viejo spa sentenced in fraud case
In a plea agreement, the man admitted to receiving about $1 million in fraudulent disability payments from an insurance company based on a disability he did not suffer from.
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SpaceX launch delayed again. New target time is Saturday night.
The launch, originally scheduled for Thursday night, has been delayed.
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Which fast food workers will get paid more in California?
The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday. Employers have been asking for guidance since last October, according to emails obtained by CalMatters through a public records request.
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Man arrested in Mexico for Long Beach killing gets 15 years in prison
Albert Jesse Rodriguez, now 28, pleaded no contest Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter.
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Will California restock its emergency reserve of abortion pills after Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing?
California bought and distributed a quarter of a million abortion pills, fearing a federal ban. At Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing, the justices seemed hesitant to limit access.
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17-year-old girl critically wounded in shooting, Long Beach police say
Police said detectives are still investigating many details, including what led up to the shooting, a motive and whether the girl was the intended target.
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Burglars used USPS key to steal mail from more than a dozen Downtown apartments, LBPD says
Long Beach police say they’ve arrested two men tied to the months-long string of burglaries from 13 apartment complex mailboxes.
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As oil revenue disappears, Long Beach may pursue new tax to help balance its budget
Mayor Rex Richardson said it’s time for “an honest conversation” about whether the city is going to reduce services or find a way to replace oil revenue.