Long Beach Unified School District officials said they will test several heat mitigation strategies that have been implemented at schools throughout the summer.
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Long Beach breaks heat record; cooler temps on the way
Long Beach recorded a temperature of 97 degrees Monday at Long Beach Airport; the previous high for Aug. 28 was set in 1995 at 96 degrees.
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City wants feedback on upgrades to Long Beach Pride Tower, new community hub
The 12-question survey is available until Sept. 15 and asks for comments on the city’s proposed ideas, which includes repainting the tower to match the colors of the progressive pride flag.
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As school starts, what COVID precautions should students take? LBUSD leaves it up to families
No mask mandates this year, but coronavirus cases are rising, and the LBUSD suggests common-sense measures.
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Sports field, bleachers, more space coming to Davenport Park; opening expected summer 2024
Long Beach broke ground today on a project in North Long Beach that could double the size of Davenport Park.
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Annual Long Beach Greek Festival with food and music set for Labor Day weekend
The three-day festival will have traditional Greek food like grilled lamb and vegetarian options like stuffed grape leaves and spinach and cheese pies. Admission tickets are $5.
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What were the massive fountains of water off the Long Beach coast today?
The craft responsible for the spectacle has a range of nearly 600 feet and can fire off tens of thousands of gallons of ocean water per minute.
Posted inCrime
Former professor loses his appeal in Cambodia sex crimes case
The perpetrator “confined numerous preteen girls in his home,” a judge previously said, adding that “the horrors he inflicted” were “torture.”
Posted inBusiness
The Win~Dow can have outdoor dining seating in Belmont Shore, city says
Operators of the new smash-burger location in Belmont Shore can move forward with a planned redesign of the old Archibald’s building that will now include 32 outdoor dining seats.
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Tickets go on sale this week for Long Beach’s 6th annual Homebrew Fest
Festival attendees can taste and vote for their favorite beers from over 20 local homebrewers while enjoying live music, food and popular local Cambodian Chef Chad of Battambog BBQ.