Against a backdrop of hotel worker strikes and a broader push for increased pay and benefits, three Long Beach councilmembers are proposing a 2024 ballot measure that would raise wages in the hospitality industry.
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12 homes torn apart by landslide on Palos Verdes Peninsula
A dozen homes torn apart by earth movement on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula during the weekend are likely to fall into an adjacent canyon.
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Heat wave to hit Southern California starting tomorrow
A multi-day heat wave is set to hit Southern California on Tuesday, with high temperatures expected to last through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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Severe weather on East Coast affects SoCal flights, including at LGB
More than a dozen delays were reported in and out of Long Beach Airport on Monday.
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Compound interest? A pair of Los Cerritos homes, listed at $3M+ each
There are a couple of homes currently listed in the old-money neighborhood, with rich society backgrounds. Both are impressive in their own right in terms of their outward appearance.
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Candy Queen Jackie Sorkin, Amy Mason bring immersive candy haven to Long Beach
Their primary hope for the store, which opens Friday, is that it’s a place where people can come together, leave their problems at the door, and have some outrageous moments of joy.
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Long Beach seeks public input on changes to ADU, duplex construction ordinances
Long Beach development officials are getting ready to update rules for how accessory dwelling units, duplexes, and lot splits now allowed under recent state law can be completed in the city, and they’re looking for the community’s input at a July 19 open house.
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How to cook like a chef: seeking out seasonal produce, even at a grocery store
More and more chefs are adding seasonal menus or farm-to-table dinners in restaurants, showcasing the best produce of the moment. Home cooks can do the same with ingredients from farmers markets or their local grocery store.
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Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on Golden State district battles
Command of the narrowly divided chamber will again be in play next year, and leaders in both parties agree on this much: The outcome in a string of contested California districts will be critical in determining the balance of power.
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The Vintage LBC brings a sit-down cheese and wine experience to Bixby Knolls
Vanessa Harmon wants her customers to build a custom charcuterie platter to enjoy on her patio—something she says no one else in Long Beach is doing. Here’s how to build a charcuterie platter.