Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools.
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Long Beach set to rename part of 28th Street in honor of Jackie Robinson
The City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve renaming a two-block stretch of roadway, which leads to a local school already named in Robinson’s honor.
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On eve of historic Grand Prix, Motorsports Walk of Fame honors beloved mayor Beverly O’Neill
O’Neill “loved everything about the Grand Prix,” according to her family, who attended the ceremony on behalf of the 94-year-old former mayor widely recognized as a transformative figure in Long Beach history.
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Two accomplished restaurateurs bring dim sum and creative cocktails to Downtown Long Beach
Midnight Oil has taken over the former Rosemallows location on Third Street. It’s serving up unique drinks like a fried rice-inspired cocktail.
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‘Bach to the Future’ and more at Bach Fest this weekend in LA and Long Beach
Laser beams with classical music? Mexican baroque? All this and more will be featured in Musica Angelica’s Bach Fest this weekend.
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Trump targets California climate laws in new executive order
Trump ordered his attorney general to move against state climate programs that clash with his energy agenda. Legal experts say his claims about the laws being unconstitutional are an overreach.
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Trio stole $200,000 worth of musical instruments in cargo train heist, police say
A Long Beach man was among the three suspected thieves arrested by the LAPD this week.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a delicious night market and, of course, the Grand Prix
The Grand Prix returns for its 50th year this weekend. It’s guaranteed to be the biggest event, but there are plenty of other — slightly quieter — activities too.
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A high-end steakhouse transformed into an outlaw nightclub, roiling one of Long Beach’s priciest neighborhoods
City officials sent cease and desist orders and nuisance notices to a local owner and NFL receiver tied to the businesses.
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Police look for hit-and-run driver who checked the damage to his truck and then drove off
Police said he left the other driver injured at the scene of the crash in Bixby Knolls.