Once a niche activity, cannabis tasting parties are now emerging as a chic and sophisticated way to socialize, akin to the well-established tradition of wine tastings. Cannabis tastings are about more than just indulgence; they’re a celebration of the plant’s diverse spectrum of flavors and effects. With a nod to the connoisseur and a welcome […]
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Long Beach postpones vote on street vendor law as it makes changes to proposed rules
The proposed law would impose new fees and rules about where vendors can operate, but City Council members asked for options to ease the burden.
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Many in Long Beach’s Filipino community struggle with access to healthy food, new study shows
Long Beach has released preliminary findings from a health-needs assessment of its Filipino community, a study it undertook after COVID-19’s disproportionate impacts on Filipino households and other communities of color.
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Amid complaints of reckless spending, council votes to help tourism chief avoid public records laws
The move comes as the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s CEO, Steve Goodling, faces allegations he misused public funds, including buying gifts for friends and elected officials.
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City leaders say new plan will help make Downtown safer, but some business owners are skeptical
From building more housing to bolstering police presence, city leaders discussed a “roadmap” to remedy crime in Downtown that has long plagued the area’s existing businesses.
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Burning Long Beach’s trash is no longer profitable; city must now decide how to get rid of it
Getting rid of the city’s garbage could soon become more expensive, something that could trigger another trash-rate increase.
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Woman assaulted Downtown demands heightened police presence
The woman said she was upset the DA originally forwent felony charges and only reversed course after public pressure and new evidence came to light.
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Shop Long Beach kicks off with rewards app to promote local businesses
The program promoting small businesses includes an app that offers customers rewards at local shops.
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Aroma di Roma gets approval for outdoor dining parklet at its Belmont Shore location
The coffee shop is one of 14 businesses on Second Street —between Livingston Drive and East Naples Plaza — that have applied for or won approval for an outdoor parklet.
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Car that hit man sitting at bus bench was going so fast it split in half during crash, witness says
A mangled car and a body shield were visible outside the 7-Eleven at the intersection.