Instead of being kicked out while the Lydia House shelter undergoes repairs, the women and children staying there are getting put up in safe, clean hotel rooms at the Downtown Westin.
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Video shows person lighting Christmas trees on fire in Belmont Shore alleyway
The Long Beach Fire Department is investigating the blaze, which they said caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
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4 chefs to serve multi-course meal at Long Beach Rescue Mission ahead of Black Restaurant Week
Since the inaugural event in 2022, participants have kicked off the week-long celebration of local Black restaurants by serving meals to the city’s unhoused community.
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Thieves target Carson cemetery a week after similar crime In Compton
Thieves took more than 100 name plaques from some final resting places.
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El Sauz has finally opened its second Long Beach location
After months of delays, the new location on Fourth Street is open and will serve the same beloved recipes offered at its Cambodia Town location.
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Legislature’s analyst gives mixed review of Newsom budget
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initial 2024-25 budget is “optimistic” on revenue and has strengths and weaknesses on spending. The LAO offers guidance to state lawmakers on their version.
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City Council to vote on spending $600,000 to complete COVID-19 memorial
The council approved a design in December 2022 and will vote Tuesday on funding its construction at Lincoln Park.
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Hawaiian quick-serve poke chain, Uncle Sharkii, coming to Long Beach Towne Center
It’s not just build-your-own poke bowls, there’s also Dole Soft Serve in pineapple, watermelon, mango and strawberry.
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With tighter budgets, California police seek less time in court
To keep more police on patrols, law enforcement groups would like officers to spend less time in court. Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings instead of police.
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Column: Kid Cudi statue was odd, but it’s just the latest strange sight on Long Beach’s water
There have been much more monumental and strange sights on Long Beach’s coastline. What’s the one that sticks in your brain?