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Hope and uncertainty linger as California turns the page on state-run youth prisons

Avatar photo by Christopher Weber, Associated Press July 5, 2023

On Saturday, California shuttered its last three state-run youth lockups as part of a plan to help break what Gov. Gavin Newsom has called “the school-to-prison pipeline.” Will the plan be enough?

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Photos: Thousands line the coast for Queen Mary fireworks, festivities

Avatar photo by Staff Reports July 5, 2023

Thousands of revelers flocked to Queensway Bay, Alamitos Beach, Shoreline Village and other viewing points along the coast for Fourth of July fireworks sponsored by the city of Long Beach.

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Rapper Techniec talks Long Beach’s legacy in hip-hop, faith, family and staying grounded

Avatar photo by Jackie Rae July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

On today’s episode of “The Word with Jackie Rae,” rapper Techniec talks about life growing up in hip-hop, his family, faith and new music.

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Police investigate shooting at North Long Beach supermarket; no injuries reported

Avatar photo by Laura Anaya-Morga July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

According to police, the shooting was prompted by a verbal altercation in the parking lot between multiple people.

A girl wears a red, white and blue crown and fairy wings at this year's Great American Kids’ Bike Parade in Long Beach on July 4, 2023.
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4th of July Kids Bike Parade sees lower turnout, same patriotic spirit

Avatar photo by Laura Anaya-Morga July 4, 2023July 4, 2023

This year’s turnout was smaller than previous years, with only 93 registered participants but still, families were excited to show off their costumes and decorated bicycles and scooters as they cruised down the one-mile stretch of bike path near the Granada Launch Ramp.

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The fright and festivities of Midsummer Scream returns with horror-themed attractions, celebrities and more

Avatar photo by Cheantay Jensen July 4, 2023

Regarded as the largest Halloween and horror convention in the world, the event on July 28-30 is expected to draw 40,000 horror enthusiasts, creatives, cosplayers and industry professionals during the three-day convention.

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Cal State proposes regular tuition hikes to forestall budget gap

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters July 4, 2023June 30, 2023

Breaking from over a decade of traditionally not raising tuition for its students, Cal State leaders on Thursday released a proposal that would start annual increases in fall 2024. They say it’s the only way to make up a shortfall between operating costs and revenues.

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Photos: Big Bang on the Bay lights up the sky

Avatar photo by Staff Reports July 4, 2023

Thousands gathered in boats in Alamitos Bay, on porches and parks in Naples and along the shoreline of the Peninsula Monday for the annual Big Bang on the Bay fireworks show on Independence Day-eve.

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Sea lion Harpo, a fixture of the Aquarium of the Pacific, dies at 17

Avatar photo by Staff Reports July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Tens of thousands fell in love with the plucky Long Beach sea lion after a viral video showed him belting along to a pop punk tune in 2021.

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Hotel workers strike in LA for higher pay; no picket lines seen in Long Beach

by Kat Schuster July 3, 2023

Negotiations are underway at dozens of Southland hotels represented by Unite Here Here Local 11, including three Long Beach hotels, but no demonstrations were held in the city on Monday.

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