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
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
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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Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition crowns Sonny Esponda back-to-back winner
All drinks featured the event’s sponsor, Don Papa Rum, and were judged on creativity, presentation, balance, highlighting Don Papa Rum and overall.
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Planning Commission to consider 600-unit development near 2nd and PCH Thursday
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.