The 14 Long Beach Unified School District high schools and their almost 6,000 seniors will once again walk across respective stages next month for the class of 2023 graduation ceremonies.
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Undocumented students qualify for financial aid in California. Why aren’t more of them using it?
Only 14% of undocumented students in California receive any form of financial aid to pursue higher education, according to a recent California Student Aid Commission report.
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It’s kitten season—again. Help us bail out the flood of cats!
Three events featuring cats will take place this weekend, and just in time because kitten season is in full bloom.
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Man who killed brother, died in gun battle with Utah police, was from Long Beach, authorities say
Authorities say 66-year-old Long Beach resident Jeffrey Roberts drove to his brother’s house in North Ogden, Utah, where he shot him and his wife before setting the home on fire.
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New Aldi grocery store being built in Central Long Beach
Plans for the store, as well as a conditional use permit that will allow it to sell beer and wine to go, were approved by the Planning Commission in August 2020.
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Beer and wine sales (even for dogs) coming to Bayshore, Granada Beach concession stands
Two beachside concession stands, Grill ‘em All near Horny Corner and Monty’s Beach near Rosie’s Dog Beach, are getting close to opening.
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Advanced shoulder procedure helps Celia resume her swimming hobby
This procedure gives patients freedom to perform activities they love doing.
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LBUSD board votes to rename Wilson rally stage for Keith Hansen
Keith Hansen, a beloved former principal and activities director, died suddenly and unexpectedly in December.
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UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized after fire at abandoned commercial building, LBFD says
Fire officials say a second person has died after being pulled from the fire Thursday night.
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LBUSD board ratifies agreement with teachers union
The two sides came to an agreement in a last-hour meeting to avoid state mediation after having been stuck for months.