Women Blessing Women currently has 16 single mothers nominated to win the shopping spree, with hopes of reaching 20.
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Fire bursts through roof of historic blimp hangar at former Tustin Air Base
The fire was so large and difficult to fight that Orange County fire crews called in a helicopter to help.
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Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off Santa Barbara coast
The charge is a pre-Civil War statute colloquially known as seaman’s manslaughter that was designed to hold steamboat captains and crew responsible for maritime disasters.
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Long Beach City Council to consider new limits on street vending at Nov. 14 meeting
If approved, the law would require street vendors to obtain city permits, carry liability insurance and stay away from a long list of things like bus stops, public restrooms and other vendors.
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Downtown businesses invited to compete in holiday light, decor contest
The winning business owners will see $500 donated to a local nonprofit of their choice as well as a $500 gift card to their shop, given out by the business alliance.
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Black Dog Coffee Roasters opens in former Lord Windsor location
In addition to serving coffee, owner Francisco Portillo hopes to educate people on the process of growing and roasting coffee as well as the proper way to brew coffee.
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Homeless man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting woman as she walked Downtown
The suspect appeared in court Monday to face a felony charge the DA’s office filed after video of the attack spread across the internet.
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California’s ‘tripledemic’ season is off to a mild start. What to know about flu, RSV and COVID
New vaccines for RSV and an updated booster for COVID-19 give Californians more tools to protect themselves from respiratory viruses this fall.
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MOLAA to embark on a $60 million expansion with help from a major state grant
The overall project could take up to five years to finish, but $10 million in state funding will get the first phase rolling.
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Twelfth House Tea Sanctuary, a community space with unlimited special-blend tea, is coming to the Westside soon
The lounge plans to showcase local artists and host events with unlimited special-blend tea and no time limit.