Urgency is building for the local teachers union and Long Beach Unified to reach an agreement. But the two sides are far apart on expensive issues.
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Long Beach proposes E-BIKES law to regulate use of electric bicycles
The ordinance would establish rules on when, where and how electric bikes can be ridden locally.
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Bridging the gap: Tackling breast cancer disparities in minority communities
By: Esha Sachdev, M.D., breast oncologist, MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Medical Center Breast cancer is never just a diagnosis. It’s a moment that changes everything, a quiet shift that begins with a lump, a phone call or a feeling that something isn’t quite right. I’ve sat with many women during those moments, and […]
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After SWAT standoff, 2nd suspect arrested in killing of Long Beach musician
Thomas Mello was a well-known bass player in the Long Beach music scene. Police today confirmed his killing stemmed from an attempted robbery in Alamitos Beach.
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Missed trash pickups and complaints spiked as Long Beach launched new organic waste program
Residents criticized how the city rolled out a state-mandated waste-diversion plan. Sanitation officials say they’ve already made progress fixing the problems.
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Long Beach’s aspiring pro soccer team — the LA Force — wins minor league showcase tournament
The team is trying to build momentum to get a third-division professional soccer league relaunched next season.
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Long Beach wants to show reusable cups meaningfully reduce waste, so they’re measuring it during BYO Month
Twenty local businesses are participating in Bring Your Own Month to reduce single-use plastics. They hope to demonstrate how small, planet-healthy habits quickly add up.
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How California is trying to keep the National Guard away from Trump’s immigration crackdown
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s team was the first to challenge Trump on taking over control of the state National Guard under a rarely used law that allows the president to do this in times of invasion, internal rebellion or when U.S. laws cannot be executed with “regular forces” — a contested term.
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Theater Review: Excellent cast propels gender-revised ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B’
The comedy at International City Theatre is playing through Nov. 2.
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Government shutdown to disrupt food assistance for tens of thousands of Long Beach residents
If you’re in need of food, see the list of resources at the end of this article.