A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
Posted inHealth
A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
The latest California data shows increased rates of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from dog bites, with new records set after COVID lockdowns.
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
New concept from owners of Michelin-recognized Khan Saab coming to Hawaiian Gardens
A new upscale South Asian concept will open in Hawaiian Gardens in February with a non-alcoholic beverage program and a chef-driven menu that draws upon the cuisines of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.
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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach gets new playground made of recycled toys
“We have a shared belief that every child deserves to grow, learn and explore through play, and this gives you another venue to that end,” an official with the company that donated the equipment said.
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The mayor said that a temporary amphitheater was coming to Long Beach. Now what?
The city is commissioning a feasibility study to look at cost, operational models, potential financial outcomes and location as well as community impacts such as noise pollution, traffic and parking.
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In Los Angeles, occupational therapists tapped to help homeless stay housed
Los Angeles County hopes this new team can improve the likelihood of success in transitioning people indoors.
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What a GOP fight over undocumented health care says about California’s changing politics
Almost 30 years ago Californians passed Proposition 187, a ballot measure that denied public benefits to undocumented immigrants. This year, a new state law took effect offering government-subsidized health insurance to the same population.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
LA County has the most Mexican restaurants in the nation. Here are our favorites in Long Beach
From El Sauz to Los Reyes Del Taco Sabroso, the Long Beach Post staff shares their favorite Mexican restaurants.
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988-hotline counselors air concerns: More training needed to juggle a mix of calls
Efforts to make improvements to the hotline’s operations are underway.
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California made it legal for DACA immigrants to work as police. Which departments are hiring them?
Many law enforcement departments are having trouble filling vacancies, but they’re slow to use a state law that lets them hire immigrants legally under the federal DACA program.