The city leased the 60-room motel to try to resolve some of Long Beach’s most visible homeless encampments. With a couple of months left, officials are reviewing the plan’s success and struggles as they prepare for an even larger operation along the LA River.
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Trump clawed back billions in federal health grants. Here’s how much California is losing
The Trump administration clawed back hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to California health agencies, likely affecting investigations into disease outbreaks and other public health services.
Posted inArt
Theater News: So much drama in Long Beach this April; here’s what’s playing
Adult fairy tales, a 1974 version of the story of Job and a world premier of a play called “The Tragedy Giftshop” are just some of the options in our local theater scene.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a wildfire recovery benefit concert and weave-your-own tapestry workshop
Planning your weekend? Here’s some great options.
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SWAT officers surround house in North Long Beach after reports of a person with a gun
Four teenagers were eventually taken into custody, police said.
Posted inMusic
The record store that launched Snoop Dogg wants to become a museum. Can it happen?
Kelvin Anderson had a hand in shaping hip-hop history at VIP Records. Riding on the coattails of the return of the iconic store’s sign, he is asking Long Beach — and the world — to help him convert the building into a museum celebrating the city’s mark on music history.
Posted inFood
A family-run celebrity waffle shop opens in Downtown Long Beach
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who grew up in Long Beach, recommended they open Downtown. Now they’re here.
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DA ends moratorium on death penalty, says it will be sought only in exceedingly rare cases
This reverses a policy from now-former District Attorney George Gascón that barred prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in any case.
Posted inArt
Artist profile: Longtime local tattoo artist to display paintings, mixed-media work at solo show
Art has been a constant force of reinvention in Sonny Daniel’s life. His latest era will be on display at Altar Society Brewing on Saturday.
Posted inCrime
Man arrested for allegedly firebombing car on Second Street, Long Beach authorities say
He’s accused of throwing an “incendiary device” at a vehicle. Jail records show he was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder.