Kelly Colopy, who has a been a key figure in the city’s efforts to address homelessness and COVID-19, will leave for a new position in Salt Lake City.
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New COVID vaccine is now available in Long Beach. What you need to know
The updated vaccine is available through the health department or pharmacies such as CVS for uninsured or underinsured people. Those with insurance can get it at pharmacies or through their primary care doctors.
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MasterChef alum teams up with Downtown boutique MASAYA for pop-up, five-course dinner
The event, with MasterChef season 13 contestant Richie Jones-Muhammad, will showcase the shop’s newest fall styles, include live music and a five-course tasting menu on Sept. 22.
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Rocket Lab pauses launches after ‘anomaly’ caused latest mission to fail
The Long Beach-based satellite launch company had a string of 19 successful missions since May 2021 before last night’s failure.
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Catalina Film Festival returns this week, with 2 days of festivities in Long Beach
The five-day festival will feature over 300 films competing in 11 categories, with industry panels, discussions, red-carpet appearances and after-parties to follow.
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Group of 15 and 16 year olds committed 9 robberies in North Long Beach, LBPD says
“It’s disheartening that juveniles are perpetuating crime in our community and victimizing others,” Chief of Police Wally Hebeish said in a statement.
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Navigating insurance claims: Tips for maximizing compensation in personal injury cases
Multiple factors can significantly influence the amount of recovery. To optimize your personal injury case, consider these steps.
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‘I’m eternally grateful’: LBCC dance professor reflects on life onstage
Stephanie Powell has taught dance at Long Beach City College for 19 years: “I made the right choice,” she says. “I feel like our student population needs a dancer of color in their lives.”
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First LB Sake Day will offer tastings of craft sakes brewed both locally and in Japan
Long Beach will host its first Japanese sake festival featuring over twenty craft breweries and notable sakes on Sept. 30 at Rancho Los Cerritos.
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Video: Rescue Mission begins work on new facility for men with disabilities
“Every day we turn away people with disabilities, and that breaks our hearts,” said the executive director of the Rescue Mission, which provides housing and services for homeless individuals.