Andrea Balbas still remembers her first big earthquake. Growing up in Hollister, California, she’d experienced earthquakes for as long as she can remember, and she was always more fascinated by them than scared. But when the 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake struck while Balbas was in high school, her interest grew even more. “I was always […]
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City Council sends minimum wage hike for hotel workers to voters
If voters approve, hotel workers would see their hourly wages quickly spike to $23 and then gradually increase to $29.50 by 2028.
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Man with sledgehammer who tried to scale school fence dies in parking lot, authorities say
Parents, who said they had heard bystanders subdued a man trying to get into the schoolyard, were frustrated by the lack of official information while they waited to pick up their kids.
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Long Beach health director leaving in late October
Kelly Colopy, who has a been a key figure in the city’s efforts to address homelessness and COVID-19, will leave for a new position in Salt Lake City.
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New COVID vaccine is now available in Long Beach. What you need to know
The updated vaccine is available through the health department or pharmacies such as CVS for uninsured or underinsured people. Those with insurance can get it at pharmacies or through their primary care doctors.
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MasterChef alum teams up with Downtown boutique MASAYA for pop-up, five-course dinner
The event, with MasterChef season 13 contestant Richie Jones-Muhammad, will showcase the shop’s newest fall styles, include live music and a five-course tasting menu on Sept. 22.
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Rocket Lab pauses launches after ‘anomaly’ caused latest mission to fail
The Long Beach-based satellite launch company had a string of 19 successful missions since May 2021 before last night’s failure.
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Catalina Film Festival returns this week, with 2 days of festivities in Long Beach
The five-day festival will feature over 300 films competing in 11 categories, with industry panels, discussions, red-carpet appearances and after-parties to follow.
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Group of 15 and 16 year olds committed 9 robberies in North Long Beach, LBPD says
“It’s disheartening that juveniles are perpetuating crime in our community and victimizing others,” Chief of Police Wally Hebeish said in a statement.
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Navigating insurance claims: Tips for maximizing compensation in personal injury cases
Multiple factors can significantly influence the amount of recovery. To optimize your personal injury case, consider these steps.