The board will meet to vote on the proposal at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the CSU Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach. If approved, undergraduates would pay $324 more at the start of next year.
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Long Beach could put hotel wage increase on March ballot without conducting economic study
Unite Here Local 11 and its members are pushing for a $25 minimum wage next year with an escalator to $30 by the 2028 Olympics, mirroring other efforts across other cities in the region.
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Sweetfin on Second Street in Belmont Shore sets grand opening for Sept. 15
The chain, which has taken over the former Z-Pizza location, offers various poke bowl options with different raw fish items like gochujang salmon, truffled yuzu albacore, and more.
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State’s top oil regulator says in a lawsuit he was fired for refusing to block new oil well permits
Uduak-Joe Ntuk, who is also a Long Beach City College trustee, alleges he was pressured by the Newsom administration to illegally stop issuing new well drilling permits.
Posted inFood
Dirt Dog closes Long Beach location
Long Beach’s location opened in November 2021 and announced its closure with a sign posted on the front door.
Posted inNews
Why do Black people still use the N-word? The community discusses on our new podcast
Two prominent people in the Long Beach food scene recently apologized for using the N-word. Long Beach Post multimedia journalist Jackie Rae decided to host a conversation about the word itself.
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Girl left with permanent disabilities after being attacked by bully at Rogers Middle School, lawsuit says
The lawsuit filed last month alleges the LBUSD was negligent when it “failed to control the acts of the bullies” who mocked and hit the 14-year-old girl.
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Mounting accusations of retaliation, reckless spending test tourism chief’s lauded public image
Interviews and documents show that Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Steve Goodling has been besieged by turmoil within his organization, potentially undermining the longtime loyalty of Long Beach leaders. He insists he has acted properly.
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CSU to decide on 6% tuition increase Wednesday
The proposed tuition increase would raise costs by 6% annually for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students beginning in the fall of 2024.
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Second homeless service van to roll out Sept. 18
Staff on the van provide case management, referrals to housing and shelter and basic medical care.