The car’s owner said she feared that Darla — her “feisty” dachshund — would bite the car thief and put herself in harm’s way. But both animals came away unscathed.
Posted inEducation
Jenni Rivera to be inducted into Long Beach City College Hall of Fame
Disability rights activist Jennifer Kumiyama and attorney Norm Rasmussen will be honored alongside the legendary singer.
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7 workers taken from Long Beach carwash during weekend immigration raid, manager says
“ICE has NO PLACE in our city,” the mayor wrote in response.
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Ethikli, a zero-waste vegan market, says it needs help soon or it’ll shut down
The Long Beach shop’s manager says they’ve been battered by rising costs — including tariffs — and declining foot traffic downtown.
Posted inPlace
California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development
The bill, among the most controversial housing proposals in recent memory, overcame opposition from local governments, organized labor unions and many legislative Democrats.
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California passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative session
In response to L.A. immigration sweeps, the Legislature passed measures meant to force law enforcement officers to be identifiable.
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Long Beach cancels Día de los Muertos parade over concerns about immigration enforcement
There wasn’t any evidence that the parade would be targeted by ICE, according to the city, but there were “genuine fears” about what might happen.
Posted inFood
What food says SoCal more than any other? Beasties says it’s their Mexican smashburgers
A new restaurant at Marina Pacifica is offering creations like the burgerito, filled with two smashburger patties and fries. Just be sure to save room for some horchata soft serve.
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Heart & Heritage: Strengthening cardiovascular health in the Hispanic community
By: Christina Rodriguez, M.D., medical director, advanced cardiac imaging, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Heart disease remains a leading health concern across America, but its effects are not distributed equally among all populations. For Hispanic families, the interplay of high rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension—often undiagnosed or untreated—creates an […]
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Entertainment to see this fall in Long Beach — including free films, award-winning theater and moving music
The fall season is packed with exciting performances in and around Long Beach. Instead of our weekly Things to Do list, we’re giving you suggestions today on some of the best shows to see.