In a rigorous assessment of over 4,500 adult hospitals, U.S. News & World Report recognized MemorialCare’s Long Beach Medical Center as one of the top 50 best U.S. hospitals in orthopedics. In addition, the medical center scored high performance rankings for hip replacement, hip fracture and knee replacement. “Continued national and regional recognition for these impressive achievements demonstrates […]
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Meet Santa aboard the historic Queen Mary for free Tuesday, Dec. 5
Visitors also will be able to write letters to Santa, play games with elves, decorate cookies, take self-guided tours of the ship’s various areas and exhibits and more.
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Mangette cafe brings European flavors and a new gathering space to the Zaferia district
Mangette is a sister space next to Buvons Wine Bar. Its menu items will be made in house, including dishes like ginger ice cream and olive oil cake.
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Cal State faculty plans to strike as officials reject a 12% salary increase
Cal State officials offered a 5% increase for each of the next three years, although those raises are not guaranteed. The union plans to strike at four campuses.
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New California rules target flavors in kids’ medication, leading pharmacies to end service
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.
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Hop across the bridge for San Pedro’s Holidays by the Sea, Dec. 2 and 3
San Pedro’s holiday celebration will offer a weekend of opportunities for children to meet Santa, shop holiday markets, watch parades by land and sea and much more.
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Home care company scammed veteran out of pension, must pay $400K to his estate, jury rules
Jurors hit the company with $375,000 in punitive damages on top of ordering them to refund the pension money taken from an aging veteran, according to court records.
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A giant vinyl mural now welcomes visitors to Long Beach Airport with scenes of local landmarks
The 60-foot-by-30-foot mural by award-winning artist Marconi Calindas was unveiled to celebrate the airport’s 100th anniversary.
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Column: For advice on building tent communities, Long Beach should look to San Diego
With city leaders considering new ways to quickly add homeless shelter space, San Diego’s efforts might offer a glimpse of the future.
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Some city data was stolen during cyber breach; full scope remains unknown, Long Beach says
The city said it is trying to determine what type of data was taken and how much, but it could potentially include sensitive information.