Rishi Bhargava, M.D., FAAP, FACEP, medical director of pediatric emergency medicine at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, was the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Munzer Family Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research. This award recognizes Dr. Bhargava’s exceptional contributions to pediatric emergency medicine, focusing on pediatric sepsis, asthma, and oncologic emergencies. […]
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CSULB plans revamp of Student Union funded by a hike in per-semester fees
A $255 increase in student fees is expected to pay for $235.4 million renovation to the building that’s over 50 years old.
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Man says he was attacked by mob of teenagers as he got off Metro in Long Beach
The man said a group of about 30 kids attacked him after he had to push past one of them to exit the train.
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Health officials investigate mysterious canine illness that’s appeared in LA County
The respiratory disease of unknown origin has been reported in 10 dogs in Los Angeles County.
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What city services are still working after the cyberattack on Long Beach?
You can’t pay your utility bill or access online library services, but the city has workarounds for paying parking tickets and booking inspections.
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Cyberattack takes down Long Beach Airport’s website, but no travel delays expected over the holiday
The airport’s website, which includes live arrival and departure times, has been pulled offline. It now redirects to the city’s temporary website which carries that information.
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Q&A: Mayor Rex Richardson makes his pitch for Long Beach ‘where businesses will come and thrive’
As Long Beach prepares for the worldwide stage at the 2028 Olympics, it’s confronting issues of homelessness and crime. Here’s why the mayor remains optimistic.
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For Thanksgiving, formerly homeless Rescue Mission residents help people get holiday meals
Community of Faith Bible Church in South Gate joined forces with the Rescue Mission to make sure families could get food for a holiday meal.
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Long Beach winter homeless shelter opens, adding 40 additional beds, city says
The winter shelter is now open at the city’s existing year-round shelter on Anaheim Street, adding 40 new beds to the site.
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CHP officer fatally shoots man walking on 105 Freeway, prompting investigation
A video recorded by a bystander shows an officer on top of another person as the two grapple in the middle of a closed stretch of freeway.