Apart from a lighthearted, “not-so-serious” golf tournament, the event will also include a silent auction, a cocktail hour, a dinner buffet and an award ceremony, all in support of the various efforts at the WomenShelter.
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4 Long Beach dispensaries to help spark up your 420
With more than 30 dispensaries across the city, Long Beach has several choices for people looking to celebrate 420 this year.
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North Long Beach warehouse plans withdrawn following community pushback
The developer was seeking the demolition of all existing structures on 5900-5910 Cherry Ave. and the construction of a 303,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial warehouse, but those plans have now been withdrawn.
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Charges dropped against ex-LBUSD teacher accused of killing 78-year-old in hit-and-run
Prosecutors last week said they did not have enough evidence to prosecute 56-year-old Deborah Betance and motioned to dismiss the case.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… art shows, pop-ups and cat yoga
Plus, a unique Cambodian cuisine tasting and an Earth Day eco fair.
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After mistrial, prosecutors won’t retry CHP officer accused of killing pedestrian
The decision comes after a failed prosecution that included accusations that CHP investigators were biased in favor of the defendant.
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Long Beach cargo volumes dropped 30% last month compared to March 2022
Decreased consumer spending on tangible goods as well as a continued shift of cargo away from West Coast ports in favor of East and Gulf coast competitors are contributing to the fall in container volume.
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Man dies days after hit-and-run crash in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the crash happened sometime around 9:16 p.m. Friday night in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street.
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7th Street Armory housing project could now become affordable senior units
The project has changed over time since the city began negotiations to sell the site to developers in early 2021. The new focus on senior housing is expected to make it more competitive for the tax credits needed to develop the site.
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Long Beach to cut cannabis taxes for equity businesses, explore broader industrywide reductions
The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday for city management to look at how retail cannabis tax rates could be lowered to help a struggling industry in the city.