A feud between private ambulance companies and local fire departments, with millions of dollars in profits on the line, underpins another battle about a ballot measure to restrict taxation in California.
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10th bus of migrants from Texas-Mexico border arrives in LA
So far, no buses of migrants have been sent to Long Beach, but city officials say they’ve prepared contingencies for if it happens.
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Pickleball wars: Long Beach park to get sound panels after noise complaints
Pickleballers have overrun Somerset Park, according to some neighbors, who complain of incessant noise and an intolerable parking situation.
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California may pay unemployment to striking workers. But the fund to cover it is already insolvent
Southern California’s summer of discontent — marked by a series of work stoppages from hotels to Hollywood — has inspired labor-supporting Democrats in the state Legislature to try and change the law so striking workers can get unemployment checks while they picket for better pay and working conditions.
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California boards want to keep pandemic rules for public meetings. Critics call it bad for democracy
Opponents of a bill making its way through the state Legislature — a rare coalition of good government, press, taxpayer and industry groups — say Californians should be able to address their government officials in person.
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Food, beverage, retail workers rally for new contract at Long Beach Airport
The rally was just the latest in a wave of labor actions across the region where workers have demanded higher wages.
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As climate change escalates, Long Beach gets update on plans for extreme weather
Extreme heat and flooding are expected to be two of the worst issues facing the city in the coming decades, with the number of “extreme heat days”—90 degrees or higher with elevated humidity levels—potentially quadrupling by the end of the century compared to 2008-2017.
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We’re off to Happy Sundays, the free ‘anti-festival’ festival. Here’s who’s playing
Long Beach’s multi-venue, free music festival is back, and will light up six Zaferia district venues for a day of music, comedy and community.
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City’s free afterschool programs will offer internet access, sports, crafts and more
With school coming back in session next week, the city is reopening these programs to help students get back into the swing of things.
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These youth are shifting the narrative on their neighborhoods. Here’s how to hear their stories
The My Hood, My City tours are led by young locals from ages 14 to 24. They start up next week.