The Long Beach Planning Commission will consider a massive new housing project near the 2nd and PCH shopping center that could demolish existing shops to add 600 market-rate apartments to the area.
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Westerly School of Long Beach celebrates the graduation of 17 eighth graders, showcasing a strong cohort of lifelong learners
This momentous occasion not only marks their academic achievements but also highlights the unique bond formed by more than half the class, who have been together at Westerly for a remarkable nine years.
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Are sno-balls ice cream? Yelp thinks so—and named Fluffy’s a top shop nationwide
The beloved New Orleans-style shaved ice shop opened in 2021, serving 70+ flavors including ones you’ll probably only ever find there — stuffed cheesecake, piña colada and butter popcorn.
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A $4 million stunning Park Estates Mid-Modern with a brain to match its looks
Well over a million dollars have been spent modernizing the house, and it shows in every room.
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Advocates want to make high-quality education a constitutional right in California
The push comes in the aftermath of pandemic-era school closures and distance learning, during which parents witnessed firsthand what they considered deficient instruction.
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Dozens protest oil drilling in Long Beach ahead of 4th of July
Part of Sunday’s demonstration involved a mock oil spill, where street theater performers simulated marine animals getting caught in slick tar.
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Khmer Kickboxing gym to relocate after 36 years, making way for new homeless shelter
Over the years, the kickboxing center has become a city institution, and has produced numerous champions who have gone on to tour in locations across the world.
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Movies in the Park returns with free family-friendly movie screenings
Movies in the Park are back for another summer of family-friendly and free film screenings (popcorn included). Here’s the schedule for the rest of the summer.
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Long Beach chef to be featured in ‘Five Star Chef’ on Netflix this month
Long Beach chef Raquel Fleetwood is one of the seven chefs competing in the show and has over 15 years of experience as a caterer and private chef.
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California may force large businesses to disclose climate impacts
If approved by the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom, two bills would make California the first state to require large corporations to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and report their risks from climate change.