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Long Beach could hire its new police oversight director in August; officials still looking for community input
An online survey where residents can share their thoughts on what qualities the new hire should possess is open until Friday, July 28, at 5 p.m.
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Having a lousy landlord can make your life miserable
Whether you are a prospective tenant in search of a new home or a property owner in need of a reliable manager, Centennial Properties is ready to assist you.
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Developer can move forward with Dolly Varden housing project—if it keeps the old facade, commission says
The old Dolly Varden hotel building can be converted into 141 new apartment units, the Cultural Heritage Commission said Tuesday night, so long as the historic sign and the building’s facade are kept in place.
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Covered California health insurance premiums will go up next year
Monthly health insurance premiums for roughly 1.7 million people in California will go up an average of 9.6% next year — the largest increase in five years — but state officials said many consumers won’t feel those hikes because taxpayers will pay for them.
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Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos awarded $3.5 million from state
The award will fund crucial preservation and deferred maintenance needs, and it will also go toward future projects such as opening up 100% of the adobe structures to the public—at Rancho Los Cerritos, currently about 66% is open to the public.
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LA County jail inmate phone calls will be free following Board of Supervisors vote
Despite concerns over the costs of the program and how it will be funded, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion to provide free phone calls for jail inmates.
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Selva celebrates 1st anniversary with discounts, giveaways and live DJ celebrations
Starting Wednesday, July 26, Selva will begin a five-day celebration to mark one year since doors opened.
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Southern California heat wave to continue all week
According to the National Weather Service, a high-pressure system will keep “warmer than normal conditions going through the week and possibly beyond.”
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Long Beach residents urged to address unpaid utility bills
Shutoffs for nonpayment resume Aug. 15 After three years of suspending utility shutoffs for nonpayment during the COVID-19 crisis, Long Beach is returning to standard business operations. Residential customers with an unpaid balance on their water, sewer, gas or refuse accounts could face utility disconnection as early as Aug. 15, 2023. To avoid shutoff, customers […]