California correctional officers train like ‘they are going to war’ to work in state prisons. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to transform San Quentin could require a kinder approach.
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With thousands of mattresses thrown out each year, Long Beach is testing a recycling program
The city collected nearly 14,500 mattresses in 2023, which is low compared to years like 2021 when the city collected about 24,700, with around 9,000 of those being illegally dumped.
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Rocket Lab confirms it won Space Force defense contract worth over half a billion
During a conference call, company executives said the contract is a “huge validation,” adding that it sees future opportunities to work with Space Force and other government agencies.
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Looking to open a restaurant? DLBA is offering free courses, networking opportunities
A series of free classes hosted by the DLBA will cover permitting, insurance as well as guidance on menu-building, promotion and more to anyone looking to start a culinary venture in Long Beach.
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Column: 3 people have died on PCH in 8 days. Where’s the urgency to fix this deadly road?
If these had been murders or gun violence, there would have been an immediate outcry, but the truth is, many of us are just used to people dying in traffic all the time.
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Long Beach Business Journal wins grant to host media literacy training sessions
The “Beyond Print” grant from the Lenfest Institute will help pay for development of a series of workshops for small businesses, nonprofits, sole proprietors and others who want to learn about media marketing from the journalists at our publications.
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Where to watch Long Beach’s 2024 State of the City address on Tuesday
The mayor’s marquee speech of the year is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
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Woman killed in crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue, police say
One witness said a woman on a bike was hit and dragged several yards.
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36th annual MLK Day Parade and Celebration returns to Central Long Beach
The parade on Saturday, Jan. 13, will start around 10 a.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street.
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Cerritos hospital seeks dismissal in patient dumping suit
Hospital lawyers dispute the patient’s version of events and are asking the judge to dismiss her causes of action for dependent adult abuse and neglect.