Professional lobbyists have complained that nonprofits don’t have to disclose when they contact city officials, but the nonprofits say such a burden would have a chilling effect on their crucial advocacy work.
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New Long Beach Proud! Fest celebrates LGBTQ community with a free 3-day party starting May 19
Next weekend, a new queer pride event will debut in Long Beach with three days of celebrations and festivities that include a multi-stage music festival with dozens of live music and performance acts.
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Beach Streets to bring a music festival and room to roam a car-free Downtown May 20
The beloved open-streets event returns later this month and is likely to draw thousands to its sprawling route through multiple Downtown Long Beach neighborhoods.
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Aquarium of the Pacific!
This Mother’s Day, show your mom she deserves the best!
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Bill to outlaw discrimination based on caste clears California Senate
California could become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste bias by adding it as a protected category under the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
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Killing at home near Houghton Park likely stemmed from dispute involving ex-girlfriend, LBPD says
Police say they’ve arrested the gunman, who is accused of showing up unannounced to a home where his ex-girlfriend and the victim were living.
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What could a Cambodian cultural center look like? Advocates say they want a place of tradition, healing and culture
“The vision for this is for us to come back to a place of gains rather than loss, to be fulfilled rather than grieve,” Councilmember Suely Saro said.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork law mandating more space for pigs
The animal cruelty law requires more space for breeding pigs. Pork producers wanted it thrown out, saying it could force the industry to make costly changes nationwide.
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Breakfast Republic to open its boozy brunch hangout in Belmont Shore May 31
From shrimp and grits to vegan benedicts, from an immunity shot to a “Big Boozy Brew Shot”—the Southern California chain has food and drink options for a wide variety of folks.
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Searchlight Society brings homeless outreach to Downtown and North Long Beach
“To be transparent and honest, impacting Long Beach is quite difficult,” Searchlight Society cofounder Daniel Herrera said.