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.
Posted inBusiness, Food, The Hi-lo
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.
Posted inCrime
‘He was so innocent’: Family mourns 12-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Long Beach
“You need to stop killing these kids,” Erica Brown said less than 24 hours after the death of her 12-year-old cousin. “…You need to put the guns down.”
Posted inPorts
Former deputy executive director who left Port of Long Beach in March dies at 51
Cameron worked at the port for 24 years and last held the position of deputy executive director of planning and development. He left in March, “to pursue the next phase of his career,” according to a statement at the time.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… food, books and film festivals
Plus—in case you forgot—we have a few Mother’s Day events.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
Anderson .Paak to bartend at Solita before his DJ set at The Bungalow on Saturday night
The eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist is pulling double duty in Long Beach this Saturday evening. He’ll start at Solita in Downtown, where he’ll be behind the bar serving mojitos. Then, he’ll cap the night with an all-vinyl set at The Bungalow across town.
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Man shot to death in his home near Houghton Park, police say
Police say the gunman entered the victim’s home, shot him and then fled before officers arrived.
Posted inAerospace
1st commercial space station—made in Long Beach—to launch as early as 2025, with visitors to follow in 2026
The Haven-1, which can host four people at a time, eventually will become one of the modules that make up Vast’s 100-meter-long multi-module spinning artificial gravity space station that will accommodate more than 40 people.
Posted inCrime
12-year-old boy killed, 14-year-old girl wounded when suspects fire on group of children, LBPD says
“A young boy’s life has been cut short due to an intolerable act of gun violence,” LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish said.