“Like all of us, they hoped, they hurt, they dreamed — and too many endured more suffering and loneliness than anyone should,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said during the ceremony.
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Fearing layoffs, teachers urge LBUSD to cut administrative costs, not from the classroom
The school district is facing a massive deficit. At a large rally, teachers, the mayor and several school board members said educational jobs should be preserved.
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Long Beach named top digital city in 2025. Could that change next year?
A city official said federal headwinds won’t stop Long Beach’s digital equity work
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Theater News: Carpenter Center takes A.I.M at contemporary dance this Saturday
In its fifth visit to the venue on the Cal State Long Beach campus, “A.I.M by Kyle Abraham” will showcase three dance works by choreographers Kyle Abraham and Jermaine Spivey that “elevate diverse artistic voices,” according to the Center.
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Long Beach Unified cuts school library staff as its deficit spending mounts
The district says it plans to reduce its centrally funded library jobs by more than half.
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Man accused of DUI, manslaughter in deadly boat crash can be held for trial, judge rules
The defense team — along with a series of true crime-style videos posted on YouTube — sought to cast blame elsewhere. The judge said a jury will decide.
Posted inImmigration
Judge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’
The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Santa’s Workshop and the Daisy Lane Parade
There’s also a free Hmong New Year festival and holiday concert.
Posted inEat
Chef Gabriel Pulido wanted the perfect chorizo breakfast burrito, so he made his own
Pulido and his childhood friend just opened Masa y Taza, a breakfast spot with fresh tortillas and hand-crafted meats that make them think of home.
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LA County inspector general blasts Sheriff’s Department in retirement announcement
In an open letter, he gave examples of how the county thwarted his efforts to watchdog the department.