The port’s longstanding initiatives to make operations greener also continued to have an effect, with 19% of cargo-handling equipment at terminals now zero-emissions.
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Vegan since she was 6, this 16-year-old activist is on a mission to fight climate change
A Long Beach local, Genesis Butler can often be found doing beach cleanups, or participating in other events such as town halls and youth-centered events.
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California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry
The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide.
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Beach Hut Deli to open first Long Beach location in Downtown
The restaurant will be on Ocean Boulevard, just around the corner from Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
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Our picks of some great houses for sale in September
I’m embarking this week on a monthly sampler of some of my favorite listings in Long Beach. I’m not going to say there’s something for everyone, but I will try to include at least one property that, while not affordable for everyone, is at least at the lower end of the spectrum.
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‘A fresh start’: Black Restaurant Week sold to Axiom Kitchen
Terri Henry announced at the end of August she would sell the trademark application, graphics, media contact lists and more related to the event.
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Hundreds of cars line Second Street for 32nd annual car show
Thousands of people traipsed Second Street in sticky tropical heat on Sunday to check out hundreds of cars of the last 10 decades—from the 1919 Model T Touring to a modern Toyota Prius lowrider.
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California pushing back on school book bans
California would penalize school boards that ban books based on inclusion of certain groups under a bill the governor is expected to sign into law. But some fear unintended consequences.
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What are you listening to? Selections from Fingerprints owner Rand Foster
From hot new releases to a resurgence in CD purchases, we spoke to Fingerprints owner Rand Foster about what Long Beach residents are listening to this week.
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Residents mobilize against small aircraft noise in Long Beach
There has been an increase in general aviation flights in Long Beach, and more noise violations, as flight schools increase their customer base due to a nationwide pilot shortage.