Hundreds donned traditional garments as they celebrated Hmong New Year with folk songs, dance and Southeast Asian food in El Dorado Park on Saturday.
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First glimpse of plans for $900 million bridge show giant arches, roundabout freeway entrance
The new structure would replace the aging Shoemaker Bridge that connects the 710 Freeway to Sixth Street, Broadway and Shoreline Drive.
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Jordan High musicians to play benefit concert Thursday to fund their trip to Carnegie Hall
Singers and instrumentalists will visit New York City in the spring to perform at the famed music hall, but they need help getting there.
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The chefs behind East Long Beach’s newest gourmet pizza parlor hope to make it a destination
Pizza Parlor LB will open on Dec. 29 in East Long Beach, and its owners hope to bring something entirely new to the suburban area.
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Shady Grove Foods barbecue to close Jan. 1, citing repeated setbacks, permitting issues
The father-and-son-operated barbecue restaurant will close its doors at the end of the year after facing an arduous process getting its smoker approved, among other struggles.
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Speeding driver who hit man walking dog pleads no contest to murder, animal cruelty
Jyvante West was fleeing from police after a burglary in West Long Beach when he ran a red light, killing Jose Hernandez and his dog Harley as they crossed the street.
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Student arrested after bringing gun to Wilson High School, officials say
Many concerned parents waited for news outside the locked-down campus Friday morning. Police said no shots were fired and nobody was hurt.
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Santa ditches his sled; sails into Long Beach Harbor to bring festive joy and magic to children at Parkers’ Lighthouse breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus normally travels by a reindeer-pulled sleigh, but when he comes to Long Beach, he bids farewell to Rudolph and companions at the North Pole, opting for a yacht instead. Santa arrived at Parkers’ Lighthouse in Long Beach on Saturday, Dec. 2 to have breakfast with MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach […]
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Holiday markets to shop for unique gifts in and around Long Beach
Looking to find some unique gifts from local makers this holiday season? You’re in luck. We’ve found several local holiday markets that will host vendors selling art, clothing, candles, treats, plants and much more.
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California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit
California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a 2024-25 budget deficit twice as large as 2023-24. It says the state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.