Prominent Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced was sentenced to prison for voting in support of county contracts that would favor USC while accepting benefits for his son from the university.
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Aug. 30 is the first day of school for LBUSD students. Here’s what parents need to know.
School starts Wednesday for most Long Beach Unified students. Here’s some info to help parents prepare.
Posted inReal Estate
City’s sole John Lautner home back on market for $3.4 million in Park Estates
Architect John Lautner, a longtime protege and collaborator of Frank Lloyd Wright, put to use most of the tools of mid-century modern design with this home at 5281 El Roble St.
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Scorching temps will hit Long Beach this week but should cool by Wednesday
“It’s gonna be pretty toasty,” National Weather Service Meteorologist David Sweet said about Monday and Tuesday’s temperatures.
Posted inFood
6 new eateries opening soon on Second Street in Belmont Shore
‘Restaurant Row’ is getting even more options including Chinese dumplings, Turkish classics, vegan poke and Neapolitan pizza. Here’s what we know.
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Organizers want $1.9M from Long Beach to help guarantee attorneys for tenants facing eviction
While most landlords have legal representation at eviction proceedings, the majority of tenants do not. Long Beach’s 2024 budget could fund more attorneys to balance out that fight.
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Why a Colorado ambulance company wants to limit California taxes
A feud between private ambulance companies and local fire departments, with millions of dollars in profits on the line, underpins another battle about a ballot measure to restrict taxation in California.
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10th bus of migrants from Texas-Mexico border arrives in LA
So far, no buses of migrants have been sent to Long Beach, but city officials say they’ve prepared contingencies for if it happens.
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Pickleball wars: Long Beach park to get sound panels after noise complaints
Pickleballers have overrun Somerset Park, according to some neighbors, who complain of incessant noise and an intolerable parking situation.
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California may pay unemployment to striking workers. But the fund to cover it is already insolvent
Southern California’s summer of discontent — marked by a series of work stoppages from hotels to Hollywood — has inspired labor-supporting Democrats in the state Legislature to try and change the law so striking workers can get unemployment checks while they picket for better pay and working conditions.