It’s a long-shot request. Host cities have almost never pulled out of the games.
Posted inNews
Thousands of mule deer will be killed on Catalina Island as part of restoration plan
Professionals will likely use drones, thermal technology and dogs to detect the deer before shooting them, primarily at night.
Posted inEducation
LBUSD may drop a year of math from graduation requirements. Personal finance, ethnic studies will be added.
The current four-year requirement means many students are in math classes they don’t want to be in and have no interest in passing, according to one math teacher.
Posted inDo
Theater News: Something for everyone at Long Beach theaters this month
There’s a murder-mystery, Shakespearean tragedy, a spiritual drama, a musical comedy, an inspirational musical masterpiece, and a bawdy, gender-bending political play.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Bixby Knolls festival for Black History Month and a whiskey tasting
Got plans yet? You do now.
Posted inCrime
Botched gang ambush killed longtime street vendor, investigators testify in court hearing
They said four gunmen let off at least 25 rounds trying to shoot a rival they recognized from social media. Instead, one bullet hit an unintended target.
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Supreme Court lets California use new Congressional maps designed to boost Democrats
Long Beach’s congressman is a key part of the plan. His district will absorb some Republican-heavy portions of Orange County to dilute their voting power.
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Local officials press LA Olympics committee chair to resign over his ties to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Long Beach’s state senator and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn were among those saying Casey Wasserman should step down from the LA28 organizing committee.
Posted inPolitics
Long Beach City Council calls for impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The vote expressing their position comes as Long Beach’s congressman is leading an investigation into Noem, hoping to build the case for her removal.
Posted inEat
The Melt, Luna Grill, Urbane Café coming to new restaurant space in East Long Beach
They’ll move into a building that replaced the CVS at Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard.