That’s almost twice as big a jump as the 4.6% year-over-year increase that Long Beach reported in April.
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‘He tied our family together’: 18-year-old killed in 710 crash remembered as loving brother
The five teenagers killed in a fiery wreck were coming from a friend’s birthday party, according to the sister of one victim.
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Space debris removal, asteroid mining startup calls Long Beach home
Early missions will see the company’s space vehicle clearing debris left in orbit after decades of human space exploration, but by the end of the decade, the firm hopes to be mining resources from asteroids—or at least getting close.
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Free rowing lessons open for 16 LBUSD high school students
The camp, which will be held at the Peter Archer Rowing Center on Saturdays and Sundays mornings from July 8 to Aug. 13, is currently accepting recommendations for 16 spots.
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Family and friends mourn teenagers killed in 710 crash
All five people who were killed in a car crash early Monday morning were loved, and their absence is deeply felt among the dozens of people who showed up to Wednesday’s vigil.
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Rubik’s Cube world record set in Long Beach
If you blinked, you missed Max Park breaking a world record at Stanford Middle School earlier this month.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… movies, music and zines
Plus, the return of the Moonlight Mash bike ride and a popular tiki marketplace.
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in and around Long Beach
Wherever in the city you happen to be, there’s likely a fireworks show nearby to enjoy. Here are some of the biggest shows in the area that will light up the sky in honor of Independence Day.
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From teen mom to internet entrepreneur: Sharifah Hardie’s plan to help small businesses
Necessity often gives birth to innovation, and for Sharifah Hardie, it was becoming a teen mom at 18 years old that sparked her love for the internet.
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Commission to re-vote on Dolly Varden Hotel’s demolition after consultant finds it’s not historic
The architect of the hotel is unknown and its connection to Art Deco design was called “very modest” and “almost undiscernible” in the consultant’s report.