The listening sessions are part of a new violence-prevention initiative spearheaded by the nonprofit Centro CHA that wants to address root causes of the problem, not just the aftermath.
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Heritage Gardens offers brand new affordable senior housing
Located at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Long Beach, Heritage Gardens will serve qualified seniors 55 and older.
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A hotel? A bird sanctuary? Future uses of Long Beach’s oil islands being discussed
When Long Beach eventually phases out oil production, a big question will loom: What should it do with the THUMS oil islands off the coastline?
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Q&A: Gianna Johns of craft cocktail bar Baby Gee talks etiquette, trends and more
Ever wondered about the most polite way to get a bartender’s attention? Or what they wished you ordered more of? We asked Baby Gee’s Gianna Johns.
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Long Beach asks for donations to help homeless residents at drive-thru event Sept. 23
Community members are encouraged to bring things like towels, blankets, clothes, instant food and batteries to the Health Department headquarters where they can drop them off.
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels gifts $100,000 to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Pediatric cancer patients invited to paint their hands on a new Hyundai
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Long Beach priest removed from ministry over child pornography charges
Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara was a newly ordained priest who helped with Mass and training classes at the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in Long Beach, according to the order.
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Cassidy’s Corner Café to open 4th Long Beach location in Downtown
Cassidy’s Corner has quickly expanded in Long Beach, becoming well known for its fresh-baked bagels and bagel sandwiches.
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62-foot commercial fishing boat runs aground on Catalina Island, Coast Guard says
The ship can carry up to 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel, but it was unclear yet if any of it spilled into the ocean.
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Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan is going to voters. Here’s what you need to know
California collects a special tax on high incomes to fund mental health services. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change how the money is spent so a share of it can be used to fund housing for homeless people with mental illnesses.