The Long Beach Cancer League, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer awareness, research, and psychosocial services, recently presented a check for $88,017 each to the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center and the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. This philanthropic gift – totaling […]
Posted inEducation
Long Beach Unified starts crafting cell phone restrictions for students
Amid concerns about excessive phone use and social media addiction, the district will soon ask parents and students to weigh in on new rules.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s D.C. prosecutor questions Long Beach congressman over alleged threat to Elon Musk
In a letter, he asked Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a statement that “sounds to some like a threat.” Garcia said it’s an attempt to intimidate critics into silence.
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Downtown Long Beach begins transforming into a race track for 50th Grand Prix
The grandstands and guardrails are starting to go up on Shoreline Drive.
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California’s controversial new fuel rules rejected by state legal office
California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.” The new standard, which offers incentives for cleaner fuels, is highly controversial because it would raise gas prices.
Posted inArt
Theater review: ‘Jersey Boys’ blasts into Musical Theatre West
“I found myself dancing down the aisle after its well-deserved standing ovation,” reviewer Anita W. Harris writes.
Posted inSmall Business
Mayor, City Council want a new plan to help small businesses rebound
With rising commercial rents, break-ins and other hurdles, Long Beach has started crafting a plan to recruit, retain and reinforce small businesses.
Posted inAerospace
Aerospace company True Anomaly to open 90,000-square-foot plant at Long Beach Airport
The spacecraft company based in Centennial, Colo., announced Wednesday it will open a facility at the airport-adjacent Douglas Park to develop satellites and AI software.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Black history on the Queen Mary and a massive collectibles show
It’s the last weekend of Black History Month. Plus there are some amazing performances at our local theaters.
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Erroneous election reminder accidentally sent to local voters
Many Long Beach voters got an email or text message telling them they had a week left to turn in their ballots — but there’s no local election.