Remnants of The Pike got a new future this year — as did a 1930s fire station and the hidden Jergins Tunnel under Ocean Boulevard.
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6 bike safety improvements that came to Long Beach this year or are coming soon
Long Beach says it has a goal of eliminating traffic deaths in the city entirely, and a big part of that plan is to increase the number of people riding bikes instead of driving.
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Metrolink to suspend service for 4 days this week
Metrolink trains will be out of service from Tuesday through Friday, resuming regular service on Dec. 30.
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Cases of COVID-19 rise in LA County; health officials urge caution
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health this week reported a daily average of 495 cases of the coronavirus, an 80% increase from the daily average of recorded COVID-19 cases about a month ago on Nov. 22.
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Long Beach gets more than an inch of rain
Two storm systems last week that brought sometimes-heavy downpours to parts of the Southland have cleared out of the area, with sunny skies expected for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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10 Long Beach eateries, cafes and bars we said goodbye to in 2023
From a beloved steakhouse and karaoke bar to several eateries on Second Street and Retro Row, here are 10 notable bars and restaurants that closed this year.
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Unionized Long Beach Airport concessions workers ratify new contract
The new contract will see workers’ wages increase more than $10.50 over fives years as well as establish pension and legal funds.
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California is raising the minimum wage for 2 industries. Others could see pay hikes, too
California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff.
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Small earthquake rattles Huntington Beach; no reports of damage
Social media users reported feeling the jolt in Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Garden Grove and surrounding areas.
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Man Tased after breaking into Long Beach police station, LBPD says
Long Beach police say a man used a large wooden pole to break through the closed lobby doors of their headquarters just before 1 a.m.