Long Beach is in the process of becoming a member of two new park improvement districts that could help raise funds for open space acquisition, development and park maintenance for areas abutting the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers.
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Tourism workers seek $25 minimum wage before Olympics, World Cup in Los Angeles
Some officials predict the World Cup and the Olympics will bring rare economic opportunities to the nation’s second-largest city. But union leaders say they don’t expect low-wage workers to share in the profits — not without a push.
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Ports of LA, Long Beach see work slowdown as labor negotiations drag on
No official strike has been voted on by union members or approved by leadership, but numerous terminals within the San Pedro Bay port complex experienced labor shortages as part of a wildcat strike.
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Ex-teacher testifies at his sexual assault trial, says accusers are lying about abuse
Prosecutors say Mark Santo, 54, preyed on students with difficult home lives—sending them inappropriate messages before touching them. He testified he was just being supportive.
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Long Beach announces inaugural youth poet laureate and ambassadors
The new city program, which has been in the works for more than four years, celebrated its inaugural cohort Thursday evening.
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1st Epic Wings in Long Beach opens in Bixby Knolls
The store is planning an official grand opening on June 10, but it has already started serving customers during its soft opening.
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Long Beach Rascals Teriyaki Grill to relocate to Carson in July, owner says
The popular Rascals Teriyaki Grill near Cal State Long Beach will soon be closed as owners prepare for a long-planned move to Carson.
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MemorialCare Long Beach Hospitals host eight regional hospitals to run decontamination drills
Hospitals, doctors, clinicians and public safety officials train and run through practice drills to ensure the safety of the community should a chemical attack hit.
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Simone’s Donuts named a top 10 donut shop nationwide
It’s National Donut Day—and Long Beach has good reason to celebrate.
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California lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools
The state Senate passed legislation that would require public and charter schools to strategize on how to introduce more shade on campus, plant gardens and replace surfaces that hold on to a lot of heat with alternatives such as grass and wood chips.