Statewide, community colleges lost nearly 20% of students between 2019 and 2021, according to a memo from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
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2 dead, 3 hospitalized after boat bursts into flames at Alamitos Bay Fuel Dock
A witness who works at a nearby restaurant said he heard a pop that sounded like an explosion before the vessel burst into flames.
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New Bixby Park mural is built around homages to Long Beach’s LGBTQ+ landmarks and history
“The mural is a clear indication to everyone who visits this park that hate against the LGBT community is unacceptable here in Long Beach.” Councilmember Cindy Allen said. “It will not be tolerated.”
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Long Beach harbor employee sues over city’s COVID vaccine, testing mandates
The plaintiff is a Christian Scientist who says his religion forbids him from giving any bodily samples, like saliva, to be tested for the coronavirus.
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Richardson calls for community, industry collaboration in ‘West Side Promise’
Mayor Rex Richardson’s “West Side Promise” proposes a 10-year investment plan to explore what steps can be taken to revitalize West Long Beach’s economy and housing supply and make it more climate resilient.
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Survey: 32% of Californians won’t take COVID vaccine boosters
The survey, released this week by UCLA, also found that 41% of adults with the lowest incomes experienced COVID symptoms for two months or longer, compared to 23% of adults with the highest incomes.
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California could borrow a record-breaking $35 billion to tackle the housing crisis. Will voters go along?
California voters regularly name housing costs and homelessness as among the most important issues facing the state. Now lawmakers are calling their bluff.
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Project X LB provides free laundry and food assistance to the community
The idea for the event came after Project X LB founder Marcus Hobbs had volunteered at another free laundry event, where he said he realized there was a greater need to provide free laundry services to the community on a regular basis.
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Hotel Maya workers join regionwide strike amid ongoing contract negotiations
Dozens of unionized workers at Hotel Maya in Downtown Long Beach have joined the regional strike for higher wages, improved work conditions and benefits amid ongoing contract negotiations.
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Get screened for World Lung Cancer Awareness Day
Lung cancer causes more deaths than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined.