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Dozens protest oil drilling in Long Beach ahead of 4th of July

by Kat Schuster July 2, 2023

Part of Sunday’s demonstration involved a mock oil spill, where street theater performers simulated marine animals getting caught in slick tar.

A building with the sign "Khmer Kickboxing" at the top, a blue car is parked next to it.
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Khmer Kickboxing gym to relocate after 36 years, making way for new homeless shelter

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff July 2, 2023June 30, 2023

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.

Posted inThe Hi-lo, Things To Do

Movies in the Park returns with free family-friendly movie screenings

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff July 2, 2023June 28, 2023

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

Avatar photo by Caitlin Antonios July 2, 2023June 28, 2023

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

Avatar photo by Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters July 2, 2023June 28, 2023

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.

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Are illegal fireworks on the wane? Long Beach officials think so

Avatar photo by Alicia Robinson July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

Residents in some Long Beach neighborhoods have already been hearing late-night blasts ahead of the July 4 holiday, but city officials say their efforts to curb illegal fireworks have reduced the problem significantly since 2020.

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Why does the ‘stingray shuffle’ keep your feet safe at the beach? CSULB research found out

Avatar photo by Alicia Robinson July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

Cal State Long Beach lecturer Benjamin Perlman researched how and when stingrays typically attack. He found some practical advice on staying safe.

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Dangerous heat forecast in inland LA area; coasts will be cooler

Avatar photo by City News Service July 1, 2023

Long Beach and other coastal areas will be much cooler, with temperatures in the mid-70s for much of the weekend and early next week.

Posted inThe Hi-lo, Things To Do

6 things to do this 4th of July in Long Beach

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff July 1, 2023

With Independence Day fast approaching, you may still be scrambling for plans. Luckily, we’ve got you covered, with options ranging from 4th of July staples like barbecue, live music, and of course, fireworks for you to choose from—all without leaving Long Beach.

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California’s law aimed at fast food wages is on hold. Lawmakers may have found a way around it

Avatar photo by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 1, 2023June 27, 2023

Tucked inside California’s more than $300-billion operating budget is a provision to resurrect a long-dormant regulatory commission that regulates wages, hours and working conditions in California.

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