Thrash-Ntuk has endorsements from most of the current City Council and the mayor. Columnist Jackie Rae asks what vision she’d bring to the Bixby Knolls and North Long Beach area.
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Man shot by gunman who entered his Belmont Shore home, police say
Police say they’re still trying to find out more information about who the suspect was and why he shot the victim.
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City Council denies appeals, clears way for 344 units of new housing at two projects Downtown
The two buildings are slated to replace the Dolly Varden Hotel and the shuttered Long Beach Cafe on Ocean Boulevard.
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Who’s to blame for Long Beach’s hiring woes? City may ask voters to approve a controversial fix
The mayor and city manager have backed a plan to get rid of the Civil Service hiring process, but Civil Service Commission members say they’re being scapegoated.
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Ballots for the March 5 primary are out. Here’s what to do next
Voters can put completed ballots in 17 drop boxes around Long Beach, or cast their vote in person at a vote center starting Feb. 24.
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After 100 years, St. Mary appoints first woman as chief of staff
Dr. Arlene Vernon has served as an attending emergency physician at St. Mary for 35 years.
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Ex-gang member who testified against co-defendants gets 17 years for his role in mass shooting
“The trauma and pain to the community will last longer than 17 years,” a judge said during the sentencing Tuesday. “I hope you remain mindful of that.”
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The storm has strewn palm fronds all over Long Beach’s streets. What is the city doing about it?
As a heavy rainstorm winds down, the city is scrambling to unclog storm drains and clear major roads of fallen fronds and other debris to prevent flooding and traffic congestion.
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Colossus Bread to host 3-Michelin star pastry chef and Long Beach native Cecilia Tolone
Cecilia Tolone, who now lives and works in Stockholm, will be back in her hometown on Feb. 13 to bake traditional Swedish sweet buns for a one-day pop-up.
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Residents say they want homeless, safety and health services prioritized in 2025 budget
At community meetings last week, residents voted on issues they wanted to see prioritized as the city prepares for a potentially large deficit in 2025.