Plus, a storytelling show, a plant festival and the return of a popular homebrew beer event.
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
10 of the best vegan restaurants in Long Beach to celebrate World Vegan Month
From plant-based barbacoa and bibimbap to a meatless and cheeseless Downtown deli, there are a ton of amazing places you can celebrate World Vegan Month with right here in Long Beach.
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Bay Area retail chain Sports Basement to take over vacant Sears in Los Altos
The former Sears building has been vacant since the retailer began shutting down stores in early 2021.
Posted inCrime
Student made up report that she was robbed, punched in CSULB parking lot, police say
The student said she was attacked on campus, but, police said, security camera footage did not corroborate her report.
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Registration for Long Beach’s parks and rec classes opens Nov. 6; how to get a spot
Are you looking to sign yourself or your child up for a winter recreation class? Registration opens Monday for classes ranging from ceramics to hip hop.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach wants to give free, fresh produce to markets in underserved neighborhoods
Fresh produce will be given to six markets for three months, and possibly longer, in North, Central and West Long Beach.
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Amid calls for safety, City Council committee explores ideas to limit homeless encampments
Some residents voiced frustration, saying the rights of homeless people seem to have been put ahead of public safety issues.
Posted inEducation
California State University faculty vote to authorize strike over pay and class sizes
A strike is not a sure thing. The union’s demands will be presented to the university’s chancellor at the board of trustees meeting on Nov. 7.
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Hospital staff brings Halloween joy to young cancer patients
Pediatric cancer patients of Memorial Care’s Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital were still able to experience trick-or-treating this Halloween thanks to hospital staff and volunteers.
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Port of Long Beach won’t help fund any fireworks shows after 2024
The port spent tens of thousands of dollars supporting local fireworks shows in recent years, but concerns about pollution and impacts on animals and veterans led to the change.