Through tragedy and celebration, artistry and activism — the visuals team at the Long Beach Post captured it all in 2023.
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4 pivotal political issues Long Beach residents should be watching in 2024
A tightening city budget, important City Council races and the potential for higher taxes could all directly affect Long Beach residents next year.
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Long Beach Airport won’t be adding new flight slots in 2024
The noise from commercial flights was under the prescribed limit, but if airlines maxed out the number of flights they’re allowed, they’d be cutting it close.
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The most notable business anniversaries in Long Beach this year
We squeezed in a few important nonprofits and community organizations too.
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California new laws for 2024: Longer prison sentences for fentanyl trafficking
Fentanyl is driving California’s deadly overdose crisis. A new law taking effect Jan. 1 targets dealers by increasing criminal penalties for trafficking the drug.
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Things to do on New Year’s Day in Long Beach
From visiting the sea otters to an easy bike ride to a boozy brunch or all the above, we’ve got a few ideas on how to celebrate the first day of 2024.
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Yes, lots of people are sick this season. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all spiking locally
COVID-19 infections are just part of the stew of germs that seemingly have most people sick this winter as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have also spiked since October.
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The 8 weirdest, strangest or quirkiest stories that came out of Long Beach this year
From mysterious purple lights to a fake homeless village, here are the biggest head-scratchers we wrote about in 2023.
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California becomes first state to offer health insurance to all eligible undocumented adults
Undocumented Californians are leaving health care clinics with “smiles” after they learn they’re newly eligible for Medi-Cal insurance. The health insurance expansion was decades in the making for immigrant advocates.
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Storm expected to bring wind, rain, waves and flooding to Long Beach this weekend
Long Beach is under a coastal flood and high surf warning. And nearly half an inch of rain is expected.