A husband-and-wife duo originally launched their popular restaurant in LA but decided Long Beach was the perfect place to relocate as they grew.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including the anime convention and a walk against human trafficking
We’ve also got some suggestions for what to see on stage.
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This change could deliver billions of more dollars to California schools. Here’s the tradeoff
By basing funding on enrollment, not attendance numbers, schools would lose the incentive to get students to show up every day, a new report finds.
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While living in his car, LBCC student launches campus club to support his homeless classmates
There are hundreds of students with unstable housing at Long Beach City College, but there was no club specifically aimed at helping them and destigmatizing their struggle. Edgar Rosales changed that and earned national recognition in the process.
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World Famous VIP Records sign will have new home at city park to be named in its honor
The sign has been in storage for years, even as tourists travel from around the world hoping to see it and the music shop that helped launch genre-defining artists.
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Planet Books, a cavernous haven for used books and collectables, must move or face closure
After nearly three decades, a forced relocation and dramatically higher rents have thrown its future into uncertainty.
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As it tries to close a large budget gap, LBUSD urges students to attend class
The rate of chronic absenteeism remains double what it was before the pandemic, pinching the school district’s already tight budget.
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Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.
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15-year-old robber arrested after firing gun during struggle, LBPD says
The teenage robber tried to run as officers arrived on Broadway near The Promenade.
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Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory?
California is one of 32 states that doesn’t require 5-year-olds to attend school.