According to the Hospital Association of Southern California, nursing vacancy rates among local hospitals exceed 30%. Prior to the pandemic the average vacancy rate was 6%.
Posted inBusiness, Small Business
Long Beach’s only roller rink may be forced to relocate or close
The future is unclear for Pigeon’s Roller Rink, which is operating under a month-to-month lease at the 2ND & PCH shopping center.
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Man pleads not guilty to charges of abducting, assaulting girl found with ‘help me’ sign in Long Beach
Steven Robert Sablan, 61, of Cleburne, Texas, is charged with one count each of kidnapping and transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Harbor Scenic Drive to close for weekend repairs
Harbor Scenic Drive in the Port of Long Beach will temporarily close for multiple weekends starting Friday evening as work crews repair the roadway.
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Long Beach set a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2026, but fatalities are rising
Officials are blaming the rise on changes in drivers’ behavior during the pandemic and projects lagging behind schedule, in part because of a lack of funding.
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Always in the family: Heights home for sale for 1st time in 88 years
The stately two-story home built nearly 90 years ago by dentist Gordon G. Brown Sr. for his family still stands, having lost none of its elegance in the intervening decades at 5027 Vista St.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in July
Extra Frames is a monthly compilation of images captured by Long Beach Post photographers that are, well, extra.
Posted inHealth, Health Care
Teen mental health needs skyrocketed during COVID. How do we reverse the trend?
Mental health professionals have noticed a rise in anxiety-related issues and depression in teenagers, largely stemming from isolation, which has meant more teens seeking out mental health support, even after pandemic restrictions lifted and students returned to school.
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
Take it from a Lebanese palate, Taboon Mediterranean’s dill rice is addictive
Food writer Caitlin Antonios checks out Taboon Mediterranean for the first time.
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California forbids most workplaces from banning masks
For at least another year and a half, California employers won’t be able to follow In-N-Out’s lead in banning workers from wearing masks on the job.