Mayor Rex Richardson called the contract “a win for the working people” of Long Beach, where the port complex supports one in five jobs.
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The vice president was on an LB Transit bus, but no, she wasn’t in Long Beach
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday shared a photo of herself stepping off what’s clearly a Long Beach Transit bus with the comment, “Electric buses are the future of public transportation.”
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Long Beach drug stores will start selling Narcan over-the-counter in September
The overdose reversal drug recently got FDA approval for over-the-counter sales, and local stores expect to have it in stock soon.
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Lawsuit says A Line operator wouldn’t stop train as passenger was assaulted in Long Beach
The passenger alleges Metro has failed to address safety issues on its network, including the A Line, which has seen dozens of assaults this year.
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Speak Cheezy makes Washington Post’s ‘Best Pizza in America’ list
Long Beach’s own Speak Cheezy embodies the “California pizza movement,” according to the newly released list.
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Expert talks about how artificial intelligence could help save our planet
Strong will also share his work at Earth Genome, where he leads the development of Earth Index, a “ChatGPT for the environment,.”
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Vegan, Filipino bakery San & Wolves to open brick-and-mortar on 4th Street in 2024
The pop-up bakeshop’s ube buns, buko pop tarts and ube crumb cups regularly had customers lining up for hours. Soon they’ll be available daily.
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The complete guide to creating a SMART exercise plan
Starting a new exercise program can be daunting, but it’s worth it for the benefits of being physically active.
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The old Gerald Desmond Bridge is officially gone. Where’s its final resting place?
In all, 14,950 tons of steel from the massive span went to recyclers, but the Port of Long Beach is hanging on to some special artifacts.
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2 new eateries coming to Long Beach Towne Center this year
Two popular chains, The Stand and Cookie Plug, will open locations at the Long Beach Towne Center in the coming months.