Long Beach Utilities commissioners met again Thursday to discuss a potential rate hike for water, which could be as high as 10% next year.
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What to expect at Saturday’s gun buyback event at MacArthur Park
A gun buyback event that’s being hosted Saturday at MacArthur Park in Central Long Beach will provide people an opportunity to exchange unwanted firearms and rifles for gift cards as officials work to get unwanted guns off the streets.
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3 new sea otter pups make their debut at Aquarium of the Pacific
Three young sea otters, all found stranded on California beaches, can now be seen feeding, frolicking and generally looking furry and cute at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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From prison to clippers: How Andre Cobbs transformed his life to become a celebrity barber
Shortly after his release from prison, Andre Cobbs headed to the beach to cut hair for anyone who was interested. Soon, he was able to grow his clientele and slowly build up a name for himself.
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El Chapo’s wife transferred to Long Beach halfway house ahead of scheduled release in September
Emma Coronel Aispuro, who pleaded guilty in 2021 to helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire, was transferred from a federal prison in Texas to Long Beach on May 30, a spokesperson with the Federal Bureau of Prisons said.
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Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
The proposal would include universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
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4 community groups receive $182,000 to support children in Central Long Beach
Four new community projects in Central Long Beach are slated to receive a total of $182,000—all in the name of supporting young children and their families.
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Celebrating 2 years of ‘The Word’ podcast with Jackie Rae
It was on this day two years ago that the show made its debut, with a vision to shed light on the underrepresented voices and stories within the Black community.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… a furniture swap and a craft beer festival
Plus, craft markets, a wine night for moms and the return of Taste of Downtown.
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Foodologie bakery gets brick-and-mortar in Belmont Shore, set to open this summer
Foodologie will mainly be a cookie and brownie bakery, featuring staple flavors like chocolate chip, churro doodle, salted toffee and ube brownie.