A year ago, the Long Beach State athletic department was reeling after the sudden departure of athletic director Andy Fee. But on Monday, the Bobby Smitheran era begins as he officially takes over the athletic director duties at LBSU.
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City Council to interview candidates for police oversight director; decision could come next week
The Long Beach City Council will conduct interviews over the weekend in hopes of naming the new director of the recently formed Police Oversight Commission, potentially as soon as next week, according to the city.
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Hilary could be 1st tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years
A flood watch is slated to be in effect for much of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including in Long Beach, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will also bring high winds, heavy rains and increased swells to Long Beach, according to city officials.
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2 years after fire, Admiral Kidd Park playground is restored
The city invites the public to celebrate the new equipment at a grand reopening event at the park this Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m.
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Black women in California are overburdened and underserved, new poll finds
The poll is the first public project of the California Black Women’s Think Tank, which was created by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute and is housed at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
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Make art or eat tacos? This Long Beach club does both
Anywhere from half a dozen to 20 people usually show up for the club’s meetings, which are announced on social media, and more than 100 people have drawn together since the club was formed.
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11 Travel tips for a safe and fun vacation
From destination selection to packing your bags, use these tips for holiday success!
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EM3 program prepares teens to be Long Beach’s future leaders
The program, Ladine Chan said, focuses on leadership development, community organizing, paths to higher education and “just really being able to understand the landscape of issues of social justice here in Long Beach around violence, housing and school.”
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West Coast Tacos & Beer Festival hits Long Beach on Aug. 26 at Rainbow Lagoon Park
The festival will include art, live music, dozens of food vendors and over 60 craft beers for tasting.
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Long Beach football world mourns death of Poly legend Herman Ho-Ching
Long Beach Poly football legend Herman Ho-Ching died last weekend at the age of 44, when he drowned in the Clackamas River in Portland, leaving the local football world in shock and mourning.