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.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes to open first Long Beach location
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.
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Tickets now on sale for 13th Annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner
Ticket proceeds will benefit local nonprofit Long Beach Fresh, which hosts community events, consults with local businesses, works on food policy and more.
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Long Beach reports first West Nile Virus case amid rise across the state
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.
Posted inBusiness
Downtown Long Beach Alliance offers microgrants for groups holding events Downtown
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
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
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
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
The man arrested Wednesday won’t be charged after authorities concluded he did not commit the crimes, the Long Beach Post has learned.
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City secures $6.5M for MLK Park improvements
The final project will include repairs to the MLK Jr. Park swimming pool, restrooms and the community center.