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.
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New evidence shows CHP officer was diagnosed with vision problem days before deadly crash, lawyer says
The now-retired officer beat vehicular manslaughter charges earlier this year, but attorneys now say jurors were not told about an eye condition that could have impaired his driving.
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City of Hope is a nationally ranked top-10 cancer center and one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the country. Its comprehensive network of advanced cancer care includes City of Hope Long Beach Elm, City of Hope Long Beach Worsham, and City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center — the […]
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Oil money, homelessness and taxes: 3 political issues Long Beach residents should watch in 2024
The potential for higher sales taxes, vanishing oil revenue and the need to fund homeless services will be key issues this year.
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California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children
Under a new state law, emergency notifications by law enforcement will be expanded to include “Ebony Alerts” for missing Black children and youths. Studies show African Americans are disproportionately on lists of the missing.
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California new laws for 2024: Tougher penalties for child trafficking
A conviction for child trafficking will be classified as a “serious felony” in California, making it punishable as a strike under the state’s three-strikes law.
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California new laws for 2024: Cheaper vasectomies and birth control
California adopted several laws to increase access to contraception and abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. The latest one eliminates out-of-pocket charges for birth control for millions of Californians.