Built in 1929, the Ocean Center Building at Ocean and Pine rose as a key part of an incredible burst of construction that changed the face of the city.
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Newsom signs bill expanding who can be forced into mental health treatment
The law is intended to make it easier for authorities to detain and care for people with untreated mental illness or addictions, many of whom are homeless.
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Judge rules former Starbucks CEO illegally threatened Belmont Shore barista
Ex-CEO Howard Schultz’s statement was a “chilling admonition” to the barista who questioned Starbucks’ response to union activity, the judge wrote.
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Community group settles lawsuit seeking to block housing development along LA River
As part of the settlement, the builder will formalize its plans to include a 5-acre public park as part of the 226-unit private development.
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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote in his veto message.
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Tarantella on 4th rebrands and aims to share its cross-cultural story with Long Beach
The Italian restaurant with a Mexican chef has rebranded itself to Tarantella on 4th as it figures out its identity on Retro Row.
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Long Beach Marathon road closures
The coastline will be crowded with runners and spectators this weekend. Here are the roads to avoid if you’re trying to get around town.
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Newsom blocks a bill to ban caste discrimination in California
Gov. Newsom vetoes what would have been a first-in-the-nation law banning caste discrimination in education, housing and the workplace. The bill divided South Asian communities in California.
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A million dollars buys you an average home now
In today’s market a million dollars doesn’t buy “opulent.” It buys “nice.”
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As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords and renter advocates are taking sides
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule that would gut the payments that solar panels on apartment buildings receive. Why are so many housing groups mad about it?