The Exclusive Poultry Inc. agreed to pay $3.8 million in wages, damages and penalties in part for hiring children for dangerous work. The case is one of hundreds federal labor officials investigated last year.
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Video shows LBPD officer repeatedly shoot man who charged with knife then kept trying to get up
Police say the deadly confrontation occurred after the man stabbed himself and his mother.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… UbeFest, a vintage flea market and Naples’ Christmas boat parade
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.”
Posted inFood
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.