As the state Legislature reconvenes, the Israel-Hamas war and the Gaza humanitarian crisis remain on the agenda. Assembly Republicans plan a resolution condemning Hamas, while Gov. Newsom has met with Palestinian groups.
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Construction starts Monday on drop-off area at Long Beach Airport
Work will begin on Jan. 8 to ease traffic flow, add ADA compliant pathways, install audible warning detection systems at crosswalks and more around Long Beach Airport.
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Toddler tunes to turntable mastery — how musical dreams became a DJ’s reality
Long Beach’s own Clifton Weaver, AKA DJ Soft Touch, has been obsessed with vinyl since he was 3 years old.
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CSULB to host large-scale, worst-case scenario hazardous materials drill on Jan. 11
The drill will be significantly larger than the typical exercises the college holds. CSULB said there’s no reason to be alarmed or call 911 if you see it.
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Rocket Lab wins $515M government contract to build, operate 18 new satellites
The contract comes on the heels of the Long Beach-based company setting a new annual launch record, following its 10th mission of 2023 on Dec. 15.
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Column: Holiday fire at Rescue Mission was arson, but staff says compassion is still the answer
Video shows a woman staying at the Long Beach Rescue Mission’s shelter deliberately setting a Christmas tree ablaze.
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Are you a first-time homebuyer? Long Beach is offering $25K grants
Along with raising the possible grant amount by $5,000, the city’s expansion also pushes the qualifying maximum household income up to $196,400 for a household of four.
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Shirley’s Temple named best place to get a mocktail in the U.S. by Yelp
Looking to partake in the sober tradition of Dry January? Yelp just named the Long Beach area’s first and only sober bar as the best place to grab a mocktail in the U.S. out of 25 others.
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After a visit from the mayor, Shady Grove Foods reverses course, says it will stay open
The popular barbecue joint had said it was struggling with permitting issues and would close. Now, the father-son-team behind the restaurant want to give it another shot.
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Column: Pet care proprietors take precautions to battle a contagious ‘mystery’ illness in dogs
Warnings about the respiratory disease in dogs have some people worried about boarding their pets. Here’s how one business is handling the situation.