Dozens of unionized workers at Hotel Maya in Downtown Long Beach have joined the regional strike for higher wages, improved work conditions and benefits amid ongoing contract negotiations.
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Get screened for World Lung Cancer Awareness Day
Lung cancer causes more deaths than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined.
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Decision on new Raising Cane’s, El Pollo Loco at Long Beach Towne Center postponed
Two new drive-thru restaurants at the Long Beach Towne Center will have to wait at least another month before being approved due to disputes over city requirements to install solar panels.
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Planning Commission clears way for Legends to build 1st permanent parklet on 2nd Street
Legends Restaurant and Sports Bar can officially move forward with building a permanent outdoor dining parklet on Second Street in Belmont Shore after the Planning Commission denied an appeal by residents who sought to block its construction.
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Ahead of Long Beach Pride, police address safety concerns at town hall meeting
Members of the LGBTQ+ community and some bars along Broadway asked for reassurances from the LBPD, according to City Councilmember Cindy Allen.
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Fighting fatigue: How to sleep better and longer
From cutting caffeine, bedtime routines and room temperature, here are 8 ways to get the best night’s sleep.
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Why California cities use your tax dollars to lobby the Legislature
Some national research shows that lobbying pays off — cities that do it receive between 7% and 9% more per person in state funding than those that don’t. But the lobbying process isn’t fully transparent.
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3 new dining, retail spots at LGB expected to open next year
The three concession areas are pre-security, which currently is not offered at the airport.
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California voters may face dueling measures on 2024 ballot about oil wells near homes and schools
California voters may be asked twice on the same November 2024 ballot whether to keep or to ditch a law mandating new oil wells be a certain distance away from homes, schools and parks.
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6 tips for attending Long Beach Pride this year, according to Jewels herself
The only drag queen to hold a key to the city, who has been deeply enmeshed in Long Beach’s LGBTQ+ community since 1998, would like to offer you some very necessary tips on how to survive the 40th annual Long Beach Pride.