Harbor commissioners said they were fine with supporting the event this year but would hope to see it move in a more environmentally friendly direction in the future.
Posted inAerospace
High school students learn about aviation through LBUSD, airport partnership
The collaboration will see students from elementary to college learning about the aviation industry in a “unique” and hands-on way through various externships, internships and other programming.
Posted inFood, The Hi-lo
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to celebrate 2ND & PCH grand opening Thursday
Long Beach’s store will be one of only nine Van Leeuwen brick-and-mortar shops in California, the rest being around L.A.
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Long Beach water rates likely to increase 9% after commission’s vote
The increase will add about $5.13 to the average single-family household’s bill starting in October.
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Crane dismantling will shut down Broadway in Downtown this week
The full stretch of Broadway from Pine Avenue to Promenade will close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Broadway’s south lane will open back up each day after 7 p.m.
Posted inEducation, News
LBUSD gives out 1st contract in program aimed at drawing graduates back to teach
Daisy Martin, a graduate from Poly High’s PACE program, recently claimed the title of the first LBUSD student to receive a commitment for a teacher contract once she’s completed her certification requirements.
Posted inThe Hi-lo, Things To Do
Brick Fest Live Lego convention coming to Long Beach in July
On July 15 and 16 Brick Fest Live will take over the Long Beach Convention Center with Lego building, attractions and entertainment.
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Coroner identifies two 15-year-old victims in fiery 710 crash that killed 5
Two 15-year-olds from Long Beach were among the five people killed in an early-morning crash on the 710 Freeway, officials confirmed.
Posted inBusiness, Small Business
Local food organizations adapt to rising need, food supply challenges
Across the spectrum, organizations are struggling to overcome multiple challenges at once: This year’s lower-than-normal yield in crops comes amid a heightened need after COVID-era benefits recently ended.
Posted inAerospace
Want a piece of Virgin Orbit history? Online auction to be held this week
More than 1,000 items from the bankrupt Long Beach-based satellite launch company will be up for grabs.