Democratic legislators this week shot down the governor’s ambitious attempt to reform state environmental law and make it easier to build big infrastructure projects in California.
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Unarmed civilians could respond to some LBPD calls by mid-June, department says
The Long Beach Police Department said Thursday it’s hired its first class of community service assistants.
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Ike’s set to open 2nd Long Beach location inside The Hangar
Ike’s will have a soft opening next week, with the grand opening scheduled for June 7, which will feature free food and discounts.
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Pelvic floor conditions are more common than you think
The Pelvic Health Center offers patients access to urogynecologists, colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, pelvic floor physical therapists and urologists.
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L.A. Zine Fest to showcase DIY creativity in Long Beach on Sunday
Over 140 independent artists will convene for the L.A. Zine Fest at the Expo Arts Center Sunday, May 28.
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Varden Hotel could be demolished for housing; sign to be saved
The Varden Hotel in Downtown Long Beach could soon be demolished to make way for a new eight-story housing development.
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2 more NASA weather satellites delivered to orbit by Rocket Lab
The storm tracking constellation will be able to view the formation of tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, with flyovers once every hour, compared to the six-hour cycle of other weather-tracking satellites.
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Long Beach begins issuing $500 payments to families in guaranteed income program
Nearly two years after Long Beach first announced it would test out a guaranteed income program, in which certain residents would get regular cash payments from the city, 250 families are now receiving that money.
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Major renovations at Washington Middle School will lead to 3-year closure
The school will undergo a massive transformation beginning in the summer of 2024, and students will be relocated to Butler Middle School until construction ends.
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Trial begins for ex-Jordan High School teacher accused of sexually abusing students
Prosecutors allege Mark Santo spent years preying on vulnerable students. His defense attorney says he was just being a good teacher.