Union members voted down the last deal, but more recent recognition of the district’s financial reality “has taken some of the anger about not getting a pay raise out of the negotiations,” the union president said.
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At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal
For decades, the rental car counters have been housed in nearby trailers. Now they’re actually inside the building.
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LBCC names new performing arts center after Jenni Rivera
Rivera’s story “is one of perseverance, authenticity, and pride in her roots, and mirrors the experiences of so many LBCC students,” the college’s superintendent said.
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Santa swaps sleigh for firetruck as Long Beach firefighters join Santa to bring holiday cheer to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The sound of sleigh bells wasn’t the only thing ringing through the halls—Santa traded his reindeer for a firetruck as he teamed up with the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to spread holiday magic at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. For 28 years, this cherished tradition has filled the hospital with laughter, wish lists, and […]
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Belmont Shore says public drinking is a scourge; police hardly ever ticket it
Long Beach police have been writing few to no open container citations along Second Street. Locals say it’s an example of rowdiness that’s been accepted and encouraged violence.
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Police arrest men suspected of stealing plaques from MLK statue in Long Beach park
The plaques have not yet been recovered, and LBPD said detectives are continuing their investigation. One longtime resident worried the plaques might be sold as scrap metal.
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Assault suspect dangles from fire escape on 11th floor of Long Beach office building
A bystander said the situation began when the man tried to rob DoLy’s Delectables, which is on the ground floor of a building at Broadway and Long Beach Boulevard
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A family-run cafe with hand-crafted drinks carries a coffee legacy from Honduras
Andrea Bonilla grew up around coffee. She now develops the signature drinks — like the Orange Cardamom Latte and s’mores-themed Campfire Latte — at her family’s shop.
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LBUSD cuts mental health services at schools; insiders say the need is still dire
Long Beach Unified invested heavily in wellness centers and social workers at its campuses. Just a few years later, it’s scaling back drastically.
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18,000 gallons of sewage spill into San Gabriel River, forcing waterway closures in Long Beach
Workers accidentally cut through a pipe that sent waste flowing into the river, authorities said.