This weekend, Long Beachers will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy festive events, wear ugly Christmas sweaters and get some holiday shopping done.
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Long Beach City Council set to discuss whether it will call for ceasefire in Gaza
After weeks of protests at City Hall, the Long Beach City Council will discuss taking a formal stance in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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The Breakfast Bar celebrates a decade of brunch parties, family recipes and overcoming challenges
The beloved eatery is an institution that has etched important memories for many, a feat the Beadels are most proud of.
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Long Beach could end homelessness emergency by February, city officials say
Long Beach has been in a state of emergency over homelessness for nearly a year. City officials say they’re now winding it down.
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After safety complaints, Downtown Long Beach gets new private security guards
The security boost comes as city leaders say they’re reemphasizing safety measures in Downtown after some high-profile crimes and repeated complaints from business owners.
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Workers at Press-Telegram, Grunion Gazette newspapers to walk out amid wage dispute
Some employees at the newspapers’ parent company “have gone as many as 15 years without a raise,” according to the union representing workers there. “We’re fed up.”
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The city’s food-forward night market will return to Downtown on Dec. 16 with over 10 local vendors
Attendees will get to sample menu items from multiple local restaurants and pop-ups in the heart of Downtown on Saturday.
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Port to gather public feedback, answer questions about its 400-acre wind turbine facility
Meetings on the $4.7 billion ‘Pier Wind’ project are scheduled on Dec. 13, and Jan. 10.
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DA drops charges in slaying outside gay bar after attorney argues it was self-defense
The decision comes after a pivotal court hearing where the defendant’s attorney argued he was acting in self-defense when he grabbed a knife and stabbed two people.
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Where (and when) to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Long Beach to ring in 2024
Those celebrating New Year’s Eve in Downtown Long Beach can catch the city’s annual fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and midnight. Here’s some of the best places to watch.