Hospitals, doctors, clinicians and public safety officials train and run through practice drills to ensure the safety of the community should a chemical attack hit.
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Simone’s Donuts named a top 10 donut shop nationwide
It’s National Donut Day—and Long Beach has good reason to celebrate.
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California lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools
The state Senate passed legislation that would require public and charter schools to strategize on how to introduce more shade on campus, plant gardens and replace surfaces that hold on to a lot of heat with alternatives such as grass and wood chips.
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After stabbing attack in Belmont Shore, residents invited to community meeting
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. today at Bay Shore Community Congregational Church, which is close to where the violence unfolded on Tuesday at around noon.
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Long Beach’s animal shelter manager to leave this month
Staycee Dains, who took the job in 2019 and has overseen major changes in how the city runs its animal shelter, will join Los Angeles Animal Services as its new general manager.
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A retiree’s guide to choosing part-time work
Although retirement is a goal for most people, it doesn’t come without challenges. Once you’ve left the workplace, you might feel more socially isolated and disconnected from mental stimulation. You may also notice that you’re not as physically active since sitting at home is your only “required” activity! Having a part-time job is an excellent […]
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Hof’s Hut kicks off school backpack fundraiser with ways for customers to donate
All three locations—Long Beach, Seal Beach and Torrance—will participate to help provide students with new backpacks before fall.
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California advances fentanyl bills on prevention, increased penalties
Fentanyl overdoses are killing roughly 110 Californians each week, and lawmakers are divided on how best to stem the crisis.
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2.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Long Beach
Folks in an around the Long Beach area may have felt a small jolt Wednesday evening, as the United States Geological Survey recorded a 2.6-magnitude earthquake roughly 1.24 miles northwest of Signal Hill.
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Long Beach cargo volume in May likely down, but 2023 could beat pre-pandemic levels
After the supply chain snarls of the past two years, the amount of cargo coming through the Port of Long Beach is returning to a pre-pandemic normal, port officials said Wednesday.