A month after being hired in May as LBACS’ shelter supervisor, Melanie Wagner’s boss, bureau manager Staycee Dains, left to take on the challenge of sorting out the troubled Los Angeles shelter system. Wagner stepped in as interim director and dug in before Day One.
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‘Oppenheimer’ sales bring windfall to Art Theatre as operators brace for strike-induced slump
Despite the fact that Long Beach’s only independent theater had to choose between the two blockbusters, it still benefited from the “Barbenheimer” boost.
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Hof’s Hut raises nearly $6,000 in school backpack fundraiser to help over 200 students
The two-month fundraiser allowed guests to be part of the fundraising efforts by dining at any of the restaurant’s three locations.
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One of the biggest meteor showers of the year peaks this weekend—here’s how to see it
As long as the weather is clear, the shower will be easiest to see during its peak, which will begin around 10 p.m. Saturday and last until dawn on Sunday.
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Veterans Memorial Park is getting a new mural. But first, Long Beach wants your input
As part of the 7 for 7 Mural Project Initiative, city and Arts Council leaders are asking the community to fill out a survey to help local artist Trinh Mai develop a mural that captures the spirit of the neighborhood.
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Ethics Commission plans public meeting on proposed changes to Long Beach lobbyist ordinance
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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Promote brain health with old school puzzles and games
Take a break from electronic devices and give your brain the workout it needs!
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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.