The Long Beach City Council on Tuesday reaffirmed its denial of a business license for JP23, a Downtown bar that it blocked from operating last year after officials said it repeatedly violated city rules by hosting parties and opening without required permits.
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Sustainable shipping program protects endangered whales and reduces air pollution
The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Brand Ambassador program is a collaboration between brands and sustainable shipping companies.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Beach Streets, Proud! Fest and acapella quartets
Plus, a Turkish festival, flea market and free composting workshop.
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Cheryl Vargas named executive director of Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
Vargas’ hire follows the departure of Cheri Bazley, who resigned in January after 16 years with the organization.
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North Long Beach parcels declared surplus land, city could transfer to LBCC for affordable housing
The City Council approved the first step of a land swap that could see the city give three parcels of land in North Long Beach to Long Beach City College, which hopes to develop it into affordable student housing.
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City Council approves first step to street vending regulations at heated meeting
After complaints about the proposed rules being confusing and “crippling” for street vendors, the council has “its work cut out” in crafting the new regulations, the mayor said.
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Long Beach, 5 other cities could pilot speed enforcement cameras under proposed bill
If the bill passes, the cities would be allowed to create pilot programs to install speed cameras in school zones and areas with a history of serious crashes or speeding problems.
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‘Enough is enough’: Community rallies for action after boy was killed in drive-by shooting
Residents, clergy, neighborhood groups and activists gathered Tuesday evening in front of City Hall to call for justice as they stood in solidarity with and prayed over the family of Eric Gregory Brown III, the 12-year-old boy who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Long Beach last week.
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Long Beach to resume utility shutoffs in August for customers with unpaid bills
Before shutting off any services, the Utilities Department says it will launch a multi-front information campaign to let customers know that they’re behind on their payments in an effort to get them caught up on their bills or get them on a payment plan.
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Stroll and Savor returns to Belmont Shore, and other foodie events throughout the summer
Belmont Shore’s Stroll and Savor event kicks off their first of four summer events this week, on May 17 and 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.