The Long Beach Ethics Commission is looking to host an October public meeting for residents to continue gathering feedback from residents and community groups about its proposed changes to the city’s lobbyist ordinance, which the commission began working on in 2022.
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Closure of 3 SoCal power plants, including one in Long Beach, likely to be postponed
The California Energy Commission voted Wednesday to extend the life of three gas power plants along the state’s southern coast through 2026, postponing a shutoff deadline previously set for the end of this year.
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Striking union members and guests clash in pre-wedding brawl at Hotel Maya
The union members were striking for better pay and working conditions, while the wedding party was requesting a 30-minute reprieve to allow for a peaceful ceremony.
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Airlines waive change fees for flights to and from Maui amid ongoing wildfires
Airlines that fly to and from the Aloha State—including Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines, which both offer nonstop routes between Maui and Long Beach—are cautioning travelers against visiting the island for the time being.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Nurse Blake comedy show and the Long Beach Jazz Festival
Plus, great places to dine, a unique photo exhibit and advocacy for men’s mental health.
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Photo of beloved fire captain found in bushes days after it was taken from memorial site
After noticing the photo was missing from its memorial site, the union that represents Long Beach firefighters turned to Instagram Tuesday afternoon for help.
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Are there more mosquitoes than usual this year?
Mosquito season is in full swing, and officials expect it may last well into the fall.
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Mother of man killed by LBPD says memo criticizing his memorial only fuels distrust in police
Pamela Fields said she had to learn from the media that the police chief and city manager had a problem with the memorial park bench she got installed for her son.
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Struggling to fill positions, LBPD chief says department could hit 24% vacancy in 6 months
Chief Wally Hebeish said his department currently has about 14.5% of its sworn positions vacant, and if it can’t retain its current officers long enough for new recruits to graduate from academies, the department could soon be in a position where one out of every four sworn officer positions is vacant.