Plus, a pride comedy show, a Filipino festival and a Shakespeare play.
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Long Beach Symphony in tune with classic American compositions
The season finale celebrates our country’s musical geniuses, with all-American compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Potential state budget cuts could further delay building maintenance for community colleges
The proposed cuts are particularly controversial because they would require community colleges to effectively return nearly $800 million they received last summer.
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Cultural Heritage Commission asks for reassessment of Varden Hotel amid demolition plans
Commissioners voted unanimously to request city staff to reassess the historic nature of the building, which dates back to 1929.
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‘Most people have no clue about childbirth’; Long Beach’s Black doula explains how to support new moms
On this episode of “The Word” podcast, Monique Cowan, a trained Long Beach doula featured on the Dove Black Doula Directory, reveals how little most people know about childbirth and everything that comes with it.
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Man shot by police was armed with screwdriver, stabbing people randomly, LBPD says
The victims included a man holding a 2-year-old at Livingston Park, police said.
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Be a mental health champion: Pledge to help yourself and others
Wellness Tips from the Long Beach Health Department
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Metrolink $15 Summer Day Pass program starts today
Metrolink’s popular weekday Summer Day Pass returns today and will remain available through Sept. 1, officials said.
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Wilson High students win California photo contest honors
Wilson High School digital media students have been collecting their fair share of awards recently, and this month, Ben Tinsley and Emerald Green added to those honors.
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U.S. Senate hopefuls sweet-talk Democratic faithful
U.S. Senate contenders Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff tried to win over activists at the California Democratic Party convention. Party delegates and elected leaders also honored former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.