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Soaring chronic absenteeism in California schools is at ‘pivotal moment’

Avatar photo by Carolyn Jones, CalMatters September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

Nearly a third of K-12 students statewide were chronically absent in 2020-21, more than three times the pre-pandemic rate. Some school officials fear that pattern will become the new normal.

Posted inFood

Nothing Bundt Cakes to open first Long Beach location

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Long Beach will soon have its first Nothing Bundt Cakes shop. It’s taking over the storefront between Dave’s Hot Chicken and CAVA near the Traffic Circle.

Posted inFood, The Hi-lo

Tickets now on sale for 13th Annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios September 8, 2023

Ticket proceeds will benefit local nonprofit Long Beach Fresh, which hosts community events, consults with local businesses, works on food policy and more.

Posted inNews

Long Beach reports first West Nile Virus case amid rise across the state

Avatar photo by Laura Anaya-Morga September 8, 2023

So far this year, 75 cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been reported in California. At the same time a year ago, only 34 cases had been reported.

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Downtown Long Beach Alliance offers microgrants for groups holding events Downtown

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff September 8, 2023September 11, 2023

The DLBA is hoping to kickstart more events Downtown by offering grants ranging from $250 to $1,000.

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City to appoint new Police Oversight Director next week

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

The council will vote Tuesday to name Francine Kerridge, a former sheriff deputy and most recently, the inspector general for the county of Sacramento, to lead the recently formed Police Oversight Commission.

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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center offers leading technology for knee replacements 

Sponsored by MemorialCare September 8, 2023September 7, 2023

Ninety-five percent of patients at the Joint Replacement Center can be discharged home instead of requiring a skilled nursing facility.

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Planning Commission OKs new drive-thrus, El Pollo Loco and Raising Cane’s at Towne Center

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

The new restaurants were given a temporary break on the city’s 100% carbon-free energy rules so they can open more quickly and cheaply.

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Wrong person arrested in string of suspected arson fires Downtown, authorities say

Avatar photo by Fernando Haro Garcia September 7, 2023September 8, 2023

The man arrested Wednesday won’t be charged after authorities concluded he did not commit the crimes, the Long Beach Post has learned.

The bottom plaque of sponsors' names was stolen from the base of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue at a park in Long Beach. Photo by Thomas R Cordova.
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City secures $6.5M for MLK Park improvements

Avatar photo by Laura Anaya-Morga September 7, 2023

The final project will include repairs to the MLK Jr. Park swimming pool, restrooms and the community center.

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