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Posted inTrade & Transportation
Tariffs caused cargo slump in May, Long Beach Port officials say, but they expect a boost in late June
The number of containers going through the Port of Long Beach dropped 8.2% compared to last year.
Posted inCrime
Bystanders rush to help victim shot in head outside Long Beach Wingstop, witnesses say
They said a group of teens ran off after the shooting. Police had several youth detained at the scene.
Posted inFood
Local chefs will compete to create Long Beach’s best hamburger at inaugural Burger Bash
Attendees can sample burgers from over a dozen local hotspots competing for the golden cow trophy.
Posted inNews
Former In-N-Out employee sues, alleging he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle
The 21-year-old Black man from Carson is suing, alleging the burger chain discriminated against his cultural identity. He’s seeking at least $3.2 million.
Posted inNews
Trump lawyers call his decision to send troops to LA ‘unreviewable’ by U.S. courts
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal team calls President Trump’s arguments for deploying troops to Los Angeles “terrifying.” The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today heard the case.
Posted inEducation
Youth can get free summer meals in Long Beach while school is out; here’s where
Thousands of local kids rely on reduced-price lunches at school every day. Here’s where they can still get free, healthy food during the summer.
Posted inNews
Homelessness is top of mind for many Californians. Why does the proposed budget eliminate funding for it?
California’s main source of homelessness funding would drop from $1 billion last year to $0 this year in the proposed state budget.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Long Beach’s inflatable water playgrounds are now open. Here are the rules for using them
The floating playgrounds were just set up at Alamitos Beach and Horny Corner.
Posted inBusiness
The man leading the fight to keep fireworks in Long Beach’s Alamitos Bay
“It’s crazy,” said restaurateur Morris. “Thousands of people come out, charities raise money, we celebrate the country. Why are they against us?”