Long Beach City College will lose $3 million over the next three years now that the Trump administration canceled grant programs designed for institutions that serve large Latino populations.
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Theater news: Long Beach Playhouse to stage scary yet timely ‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’
Besides a potent tale for our times, it’s obviously also a perfect play to whet our appetites for Halloween coming up, executive director Madison Mooney says.
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California releases its own vaccine recommendations as RFK shifts federal policy
Leading medical organizations informed the state’s new guidelines, announced as part of a western states alliance. A new law requires insurers to cover vaccines for most Californians.
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Environmentalists sue Long Beach to block warehouse project along LA River
The plan is to build a three-story self-storage warehouse, RV parking and car wash facility at 3701 Pacific Place. But it’s met stiff opposition from groups who say it should be parkland.
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These high-tech toilets tracked each flush; Long Beach decided they’re worth paying for
After months of testing, the city has decided to keep renting several time-limited restrooms that proved popular. The one at Belmont Pier was the second busiest in the nation.
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Long Beach launches early childhood mental health program
The city of Long Beach is launching a series of trainings aimed at families and childcare providers to support the mental health of young children.
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Road rage may have caused deadly crash that sent truck through wall on 7th Street
Firefighters had to pull people from the wreckage and rush them to the hospital.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Dark Harbor opening night and a massive beach cleanup
The Halloween spooky season has officially begun! Plus, there are more magic shows this week than you’d normally expect.
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LA28 announces tickets for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will go on sale soon. Here’s how to get them
Single tickets will start at $28.
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Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs
About half the jobs are tied to federal funding for things like health education, HIV-prevention and racial equity, with more announcements about sunsetting programs coming later this year, a spokesperson said.