Wherever in the city you happen to be, there’s likely a fireworks show nearby to enjoy. Here are some of the biggest shows in the area that will light up the sky in honor of Independence Day.
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From teen mom to internet entrepreneur: Sharifah Hardie’s plan to help small businesses
Necessity often gives birth to innovation, and for Sharifah Hardie, it was becoming a teen mom at 18 years old that sparked her love for the internet.
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Commission to re-vote on Dolly Varden Hotel’s demolition after consultant finds it’s not historic
The architect of the hotel is unknown and its connection to Art Deco design was called “very modest” and “almost undiscernible” in the consultant’s report.
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27-year-old shot to death in suspected ‘unprovoked attack’ outside 7-Eleven, police say
The victim was in his car at around 7:30 p.m. when two people approached and began attacking him, police said. A witness told the Long Beach Post the attackers had tried to snatch the victim’s phone.
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New Belmont pool could be scaled back significantly; city seeks residents’ input
The latest proposal for the years-in-the-making Belmont pool project would include a 50-meter outdoor pool with diving springboards, zip lines and climbing walls; an instructional pool for swim lessons and laps; and a recreational pool with play features for kids.
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Strong commercial air travel continued at Long Beach Airport in May
Long Beach Airport has recorded three consecutive months with passenger volumes above pre-pandemic levels.
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Ex-Jordan High swim coach arrested on suspicion of sexual battery, molestation, police say
Michael Quigley, 74, worked as a pool attendant at Jordan High from 1983 to 2017 and continued on as a volunteer coach after that, the LBUSD said. Police say there may be more victims.
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LAX police officer drunkenly fired gun after brandishing it at woman in bar, LBPD says
The officer brandished his gun at a woman when she told him to stop touching her at a Marina Pacifica bar, Long Beach police said.
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California’s new budget covers $32 billion deficit without touching reserves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats who control the state Legislature agreed late Monday on how to spend $310.8 billion over the next year, endorsing a plan that covers a nearly $32 billion budget deficit without raiding the state’s savings account.
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SWAT team takes 2 men into custody after hours-long standoff near Downtown, police say
Officers were seen shooting tear gas into a home where the gunman was believed to be holed up. A few minutes later, they walked out with two people in custody.