Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
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After the busiest year ever, Port of Long Beach CEO says he wants to double cargo by 2050
Uncertainty over tariffs has not stopped booming cargo volumes, said CEO Noel Hacegaba, who just stepped into the role.
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Long Beach Unified superintendent to retire at end of school year
“The decision to retire has not rested lightly with me because there is so much more to do,” said Superintendent Jill Baker, who has led the district since 2020.
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Longtime CEO of Long Beach Grand Prix will step down in July
Jim Michaelian, 82, first started working at the Grand Prix Association in 1975 and has run the race since 2001.
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An antidote to isolation and crucial for free speech: Local theaters discuss what’s important in 2026
Amid a backlash against ubiquitous on-demand entertainment and screen worlds, directors are optimistic they’re offering something we all crave: human connection.
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Lakewood man killed his wife, daughter and then himself, LASD says; second daughter escaped
Authorities said they were still investigating and have not publicly discussed a motive.
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Missing 17-year-old girl rescued from human trafficking suspect, authorities say
Authorities said they found the girl with the suspect, a 33-year-old Long Beach man, in an Anaheim motel.
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LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
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Police look for person of interest in deadly robbery attempt in North Long Beach
Detectives believe the man may frequent the Northpointe Apartments, where the shooting happened.
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Construction begins on Long Beach Amphitheater, with concerts promised starting in June
The mayor positioned the venue as a cornerstone in his strategy for Long Beach as a tourism and entertainment destination.