The city popped up in a couple of construction explosions in the 1940s and most spectacularly in the 1950s when, in a mad flurry of building, thousands of workers constructed 17,500 new homes in about three years.
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23 Long Beach restaurants that accept CalFresh, EBT
Dozens of Long Beach eateries participate in CalFresh’s restaurant meals program—and they aren’t all big fast food chains. Here’s a complete list.
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Long Beach’s Development Services Department will soon be Community Development. Here’s why.
From “Planning and Building” to “Development Services” to “Community Development,” the city department is rebranding to a name officials think is more approachable.
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City may ease green energy rules to let El Pollo Loco and Raising Cane’s open at Towne Center
The two restaurants, which both plan to have duel-lane drive-thrus, could get extra time to comply with the city’s requirement to run on 100% zero-carbon electricity.
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Despite 300% rent hike, City Council may extend lease for temporary Fire Station 9
Long Beach is renting the space until a new fire station can be built to serve the Los Cerritos neighborhood.
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Psychedelic therapies show promise. Is California ready to bring them into the mainstream?
Psychedelics like mushrooms and mescaline could be decriminalized in California as advocates tout their therapeutic potential.
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Looking for great brunch? Zuzu’s Petals serves up classics with a twist
Choices like the Cinnagave Shaken Expresso and The Skillet of tender scrambled eggs, hash browns and turkey maple sausage make Zuzu’s Petals a delight.
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Performing arts preview: Your complete guide to this fall’s plays and shows
Some of our leading local art institutions are rounding out their 2023 seasons and many, including the International City Theatre, have announced programming that will carry into 2024.
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As culture wars escalate, California officials push back on conservative school board policies
Under a system that has long prioritized local control for school districts, state officials now are fighting some recent board decisions regarding LGBTQ students.
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Belmont Shore will get increased security along 2nd Street in response to crime concerns
The private security group contracted to watch Second Street will now patrol the area seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.