Long Beach development officials are getting ready to update rules for how accessory dwelling units, duplexes, and lot splits now allowed under recent state law can be completed in the city, and they’re looking for the community’s input at a July 19 open house.
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How to cook like a chef: seeking out seasonal produce, even at a grocery store
More and more chefs are adding seasonal menus or farm-to-table dinners in restaurants, showcasing the best produce of the moment. Home cooks can do the same with ingredients from farmers markets or their local grocery store.
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Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on Golden State district battles
Command of the narrowly divided chamber will again be in play next year, and leaders in both parties agree on this much: The outcome in a string of contested California districts will be critical in determining the balance of power.
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The Vintage LBC brings a sit-down cheese and wine experience to Bixby Knolls
Vanessa Harmon wants her customers to build a custom charcuterie platter to enjoy on her patio—something she says no one else in Long Beach is doing. Here’s how to build a charcuterie platter.
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How reading improves your mental health and well-being
Anyone can benefit from reading, even if that means reading once weekly.
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California wants more college students to graduate debt-free. How’s it going so far?
California cemented its status among the most affordable states to earn a bachelor’s degree after lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom fulfilled their promise to expand the state’s Middle Class Scholarship program by another $227 million in this year’s budget deal.
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Demystifying olive oil: What it is and what to buy
In recent years, the narrative around olive oil has become filled with half-truths and confusion, but there are ways to know what to buy and how to consume it.
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California’s housing crisis could weaken its coastal commission
A growing number of legislators and housing advocates are trying to wrest away some of the power from the commission tasked with protecting California’s iconic coastline.
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How to give your input on Long Beach’s 2024 budget
As city leaders prepare to unveil the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, a new series of community meetings has been announced where Long Beach residents can weigh in on how hundreds of millions will be spent.
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Trial begins for 2 men charged with shooting death at Long Beach taco truck in 2020
Authorities say Jacquise Wright, 33, and Tyquan Benson, 27, shot and killed Alejandra Martinez, 36, as she was awaiting her order at the taco truck on Anaheim Street and Magnolia Avenue the night of Dec. 4, 2020. A 17-year-old teen was also shot but survived.