Eight townhomes for low-income families will be built on the site of the old library, which was built in 1951.
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Port of Long Beach regains rank as second-busiest U.S. cargo port in 2023
The New York-New Jersey port surpassed Long Beach for containers handled in 2022, but Long Beach moved more cargo last year.
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Meet District 4 City Council candidate Gerrie Schipske
On this episode of “The Word with Jackie Rae” podcast, Schipske discusses the need for transparency in local government, police reform and promoting a unified Long Beach.
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Long Beach police say they’ve arrested the man who stole a car with a 4-year-old inside
Police commended the two young women who spotted the stolen car for their “act of heroism in finding this young boy.”
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Former Queen Mary leaseholder indicted in alleged $1.2M investment scam
Taylor Woods, formerly a principal in the now-defunct hospitality firm Urban Commons, was arrested last week on suspicion of three felonies. He is facing a maximum of five to 15 years in prison.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Cali Vibes, archery classes and a Galentine’s night out
Looking to learn tai chi or archery? There are plenty more activities happening in Long Beach this weekend, including Cali Vibes and the Teleport Art Car festivals.
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Bicyclist in critical condition after Belmont Shore crash
Police say a woman was making a left-hand turn on her bike while a vehicle was going straight through an intersection on a red light.
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Did recent storms damage your property? This survey could help LA County qualify for disaster aid
Long Beach faced two storms that tested the city’s infrastructure this month. Now, the county is urging residents and businesses to report property damage to help the region aquire state or federal disaster funding.
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You can hear City Council candidates’ ideas and views in person at these upcoming forums
Still deciding who to vote for in the March 5 election? City Council District 2 candidates will appear at an event Thursday, and candidates for four council seats and two school board seats will answer questions at a Feb. 22 event.
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Permanent outdoor dining parklets at Legends, Supply and Demand get final City Council approval
The Legends parklet will have space for about 20 people to sit. A contingent of residents opposed it, in part because it will block two parking spots on busy Second Street.