The independent bookstore highlights works by writers of color and other historically marginalized communities.
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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Long Beach… a bar crawl, a fireworks boat cruise and more parties
There’s a whole haul of events and parties happening in Long Beach on Dec. 31 to ring in 2024, with admission prices ranging from $19 on up to $1,750 for some serious glitz and glam on the big night.
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Memorial service for those who died homeless in Long Beach will be held Dec. 21
A church choir will sing, candles will be lit and the names of the deceased will be read during the event at Forest Lawn.
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Long Beach Starbucks manager says company ignored her concern about man pacing with knife
A Starbucks manager at a Long Beach store is suing the coffee house chain, alleging she was denied a transfer to a safer location.
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‘Huge attraction’: Hard Rock Hotel to be a boon for Long Beach economy, experts say
Long Beach is hoping to replicate the success of cities like San Diego, which says having an internationally recognized brand will inevitably bring more visitors to town.
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Video: ‘A place of healing and hope’: Rescue Mission gives gifts to kids in need
This year, a Winter Wonderland at the Rescue Mission was made possible by the Marley Rose Music Festival, led by singer KendyX.
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Video: Rare sight of killer whales off Long Beach’s coast
The pod is a family of six to eight orcas, or killer whales, that have been traveling together in this area because of the nice weather and an abundance of squid, dolphins and sea lions, their primary food sources
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6 people rescued after boat capsizes near Island Chaffee hours after Naples Boat Parade
A call for help came in on the marine distress channel around 10 p.m. which triggered Long Beach Fire Department’s marine safety team and the police department’s Fox helicopter to respond.
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Youth, communities of color and low income residents more at-risk of distracted driving accidents, study shows
The 2022 study found that handheld devices, like cell phones, contribute to distracted driving the most in Long Beach.
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After millions invested in repairs, the Queen Mary is now operating at a profit, operator says
Long Beach has poured money into neglected maintenance in recent years. Now, with the ship back open and operating at a profit, there’s more money coming in to help cover those ongoing costs.