City officials had been seeking an extension at the hospital, which has been hosting up to 81 people per night since mid-December and was originally slated to close at the end of March.
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California ends some water limits after storms ease drought
The order will impact people in different ways depending on where they live. For most people, it means they won’t be limited to watering their lawns on only certain days of the week or at certain times of the day.
Posted inNews, Pets
Nearly 20 dogs went home last weekend from Long Beach shelter. It’s still not enough.
Even with adoptions continuing through the week, including a couple of lucky dogs scheduled for euthanasia, it’s still not enough to save animals from leaving the shelter in the worst possible way.
Posted inCrime
71-year-old man convicted of murdering roommate, sexually assaulting neighbor in 2020
Prosecutors say that before Kerry Johnson killed his roommate, he sexually assaulted another woman that had just moved into their assisted living facility that day.
Posted inNews, Parks & Rec
Long Beach Salvation Army invites community to 2nd Annual Red Shield Day
For the second year running, the Long Beach Salvation Army is opening its doors at the Donald & Priscilla Hunt Red Shield Community Center this Saturday, providing an afternoon of games and activities for kids and families in the community.
Posted inEducation, News
LBUSD board approves sale of 2 vacant district properties
The two properties—at 999 Atlantic Ave. and 4310 Long Beach Blvd.—sold for a total of $5.7 million.
Posted inCity, News
Attendees describe frustration, optimism as mayor tries to set expectations at homelessness focus groups
As he tries to set the agenda on homelessness, Mayor Rex Richardson has been meeting with invite-only groups of frontline workers and concerned citizens. Here’s what they’ve been telling him.
Posted inNews
Montebello tornado was strongest in LA area since 1983
The last time a tornado of similar strength occurred in the LA area was in January 1998 in Long Beach.
Posted inNews, Politics
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
The bill, which breezed through the California Senate on Thursday, would let the California Energy Commission decide whether to impose civil penalties on oil companies for price gouging.
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Healthy routines to keep mental wellness on track as you age
Focusing on setting daily goals, meditation and connecting with friends and family help make mental health a priority.