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Long Beach could get its first women’s sports bar, courtesy of three determined locals

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Owners Jackie Diener and Megan Eddy are working with Chef Charlie Ray to make Long Beach home to what they say is only the fifth women’s sports bar in the county.

Two people cook tacos at a sidewalk stand.
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Long Beach’s new street vending law just went into effect. But do vendors know about it?

by Bella Kim, South Bay Youth Journalism February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

The city said it is taking an “education-first” approach, as some vendors have yet to learn about the new rules and permitting process.

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California takes up White House call to toughen gun storage rules

Avatar photo by Samantha Young, KFF Health News February 29, 2024

Even though many states, including California, have laws in place for safely storing guns when children are present, the Biden administration wants them to go further by requiring gun owners to secure firearms most of the time.

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It’s now significantly more deadly to be homeless. Why are so many people dying?

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

The mortality rate for unhoused Americans more than tripled in 10 years. New data makes clear lives are at stake as California leaders try to combat the homelessness crisis.

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Civil Service Commission sends letter with concerns about potential changes to city hiring process

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Employee unions that represent most of the city’s workers have also come out against proposed changes intended to fix the city’s hiring woes.

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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… A Cajun Food Fest, a surrealist exhibit and Girl’s Day

Avatar photo by Christal Gaines-Emory February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

From “Metalachi” to a Cajun food festival, there’s plenty to eat, see and do this weekend.

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After renewed hope that it would stay open, Shady Grove Foods says it will, in fact, close

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

A visit from the mayor and an outpouring of community support wasn’t enough to keep the barbecue restaurant open, according to the owners, who said they’ll keep cooking at popups.

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$10,000 reward offered for information on 12-year-old boy’s killers

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Police are still looking for a third suspect in the slaying of Eric Gregory Brown III, whose death shook Long Beach last summer.

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Long Beach has a flooding problem when it rains. Community gardeners say they can help

Avatar photo by Maison Tran February 28, 2024February 27, 2024

Long Beach Organic, which has community gardens dotted around the city, says its plots of urban farmland have become a frontline defense against flooding during recent storms.

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‘His smile greeted you like a warm hug’: Family mourns grandfather broadsided in deadly crash

Avatar photo by Fernando Haro Garcia February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Rodger Watkins was headed to his job at Cal State Long Beach when a driver, who police say may have been distracted or impaired, slammed into him.

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