Jacob Boland, 22, has gone deaf over the past few years but recently auditioned his way to a spot in the Long Beach Camerata Singers, a classical vocal group. He hopes his story will inspire others who get a diagnosis of hearing loss and feel despair.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… a holiday adventure car wash and free light shows
There are only a few days left until Christmas, so we’ve rounded up all of the last holiday events we could find for you to enjoy with friends and family.
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Drips Cheesecake, a shop offering dipped desserts and ‘Dirt Dogs’, is now open near the Traffic Circle
“We were not bakers, but we knew our lives would change forever if we came up with a good cheesecake,” said Jonathan Cortez, co-founder of Drips Cheesecake.
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Lawyer alleges Catalina businessman died because he was briefly jailed on wage theft charges
A lawyer representing Jack Tucey, an 80-year-old diabetic, said he didn’t get the necessary diet or dialysis treatment while in jail for several days.
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Long Beach City Council formally calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Council members voted 5-2 for a proclamation supporting a “lasting humanitarian ceasefire” after more than 160 people voiced impassioned opinions at an hours-long meeting.
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Everywhere Brewing could take over The Hangout in Retro Row, hinging on Planning Commission vote
The brewery’s popular location in Orange offers several styles of beers ranging from pilsners and lagers to sours and stouts.
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A 10-year-old girl made care packages for Long Beach hospital workers. Now they’re giving back
Nellie de la Cruz, now 14, and her family were surprised with dozens of gifts for the holidays on Monday, Dec. 18, from LA Galaxy and St. Mary Medical Center.
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Woman says 7-year-old son was sexually assaulted at school; LBUSD says it’s under investigation
School officials said in a message sent out to parents and staff that the incident may have occurred “between students.”
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Jim Ladd, iconic rock DJ whose radio legacy began in Long Beach, dies at 75
The legendary disc jockey began his career in 1969 as the midnight-6 a.m. disc jockey at KNAC, a Long Beach FM station that had recently switched to an underground rock music format.
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LBPD asks for more leeway purchasing military equipment as part of annual City Council review
The police department wants to acquire new rifles and drones and get approval to more easily replenish consumable items like ammunition and tear gas.