George Mack was only the second Black driver in the Indy 500. Now he’s pushing for more representation in an entirely different industry: hair care and beauty supply.
Posted inPolitics
California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination
The bill—the first of its kind in the U.S.—now heads to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who must decide whether to sign it into law.
Posted inFood
Popular Mediterranean chain, CAVA, to open in Long Beach next year
The brand has become popular for its quick, healthy and customizable bowls and wraps. The new location will take over the Polly’s Pies spot near the Traffic Circle
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Long Beach now offers kits that test drinks for ‘date rape’ drugs
Long Beach is now offering test kits to bars and restaurants to help ensure a drink wasn’t spiked with a substance such as a date rape drug.
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All students can get free meals this year, regardless of income level, LBUSD says
The Long Beach Unified School District will offer free meals for all students regardless of whether or not they qualify for the traditional free or reduced-price lunch programs.
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As more Californians allege on-the-job violations, labor groups say bosses retaliate
More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities, such as seeking overtime pay or reporting wage theft or discrimination. The state’s waitlist for investigations and hearings is growing, and few workers have won their claims.
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Long Beach homes not hitting the spot? Take a look at Lakewood
The city popped up in a couple of construction explosions in the 1940s and most spectacularly in the 1950s when, in a mad flurry of building, thousands of workers constructed 17,500 new homes in about three years.
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23 Long Beach restaurants that accept CalFresh, EBT
Dozens of Long Beach eateries participate in CalFresh’s restaurant meals program—and they aren’t all big fast food chains. Here’s a complete list.
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Long Beach’s Development Services Department will soon be Community Development. Here’s why.
From “Planning and Building” to “Development Services” to “Community Development,” the city department is rebranding to a name officials think is more approachable.
Posted inBusiness
City may ease green energy rules to let El Pollo Loco and Raising Cane’s open at Towne Center
The two restaurants, which both plan to have duel-lane drive-thrus, could get extra time to comply with the city’s requirement to run on 100% zero-carbon electricity.