Austin has been a staple in Long Beach politics, representing pieces of Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos and North Long Beach for more than a decade. He’s now leaving office.
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GoFundMe raises tens of thousands of dollars for family of firefighter who disappeared while diving
Over $35,000 had been collected as of Wednesday afternoon for the family of 29-year-old LAFD firefighter Connor Lees.
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Dilly’s — a pickle-adorned sandwich shop — is serving family recipes with top-quality ingredients
Gourmet-caliber sandwiches, rare draft beer, floats — and so many pickles. Dilly’s Sandwiches just opened in Long Beach with a menu of masterful deli food.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Whoville village and tamales festival
This weekend is so packed with holiday events that there’s probably one going on in your neighborhood. Don’t miss out. Check out our list of suggestions.
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California judges say they’re underpaid, and their new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions
California judges receive raises based on what the state gives to other public employees. A new lawsuit alleges the state is miscalculating judicial wage increases.
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Afternoon shooting leaves man dead at Carmelitos housing; LBPD homicide detectives investigating
No arrests have been made, and there wasn’t any suspect information immediately available.
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Boeing cuts 115 jobs in Long Beach, over 500 statewide, as part of broader layoffs
The Arlington, Virginia-based company previously said it would reduce its workforce by 10%.
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Long Beach’s senior center is moving; here’s what the city says you should expect
It’s been 15 years since the current senior center had any major renovations. In a meeting Monday, planners promised a new space in Downtown will be roomier and easier to access.
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Federal judge blocks merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons
The deal would have consolidated ownership of Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and other local supermarket chains.
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Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. named co-Grand Marshals for 50th Long Beach Grand Prix
Andretti raced in the first Long Beach Grand Prix, and Unser is the winningest driver in the race’s history.