Many Long Beach voters got an email or text message telling them they had a week left to turn in their ballots — but there’s no local election.
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California college leaders anxious, uncertain as Trump administration orders end to diversity programs
Some officials say they will not change any programming despite risk of losing federal dollars, while others are still weighing next steps.
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Can quesadillas be a calling? For De’Mon Tyndell, yes they can.
Side StrEATS is an occasional video series by the Long Beach Post that highlights the amazing diversity and personal stories in our city’s unique culinary scene.
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City of Hope offers the most advanced blood cancer care in Long Beach
Serving a community with growing needs for specialized cancer expertise, Karla Olmedo, M.D., is a rising star in hematology-oncology — the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancers that develop in the blood and bone marrow. Dr. Olmedo practices at City of Hope’s Long Beach Elm and Long Beach Worsham locations, part of one of the […]
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Parents of man shot to death by sheriff’s deputies file wrongful death lawsuit
The Sheriff’s Department has said he advanced on deputies while wielding a pair of scissors. The lawsuit says he was in the middle of a mental health crisis and never threatened them.
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Long Beach Public Works to update public on Colorado Lagoon project
The public meeting is the first since a Long Beach Post investigation revealed workers’ complaints about contaminated dirt and improperly handled asbestos.
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Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters rally outside City Hall, take over Ocean Boulevard
After a rally at the Long Beach Civic Center, the large group marched in the eastbound lanes of Ocean Boulevard — many carrying signs decrying Trump and Elon Musk.
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Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator
In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara on Friday denied the request pending more information.
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LA Force, Long Beach’s championship-winning pro soccer team, to hold open tryouts
The third-division team — two levels below MLS — is inviting anyone to try out on Feb. 22.
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Long Beach congressman faces possible censure over Elon Musk criticisms
Rep. Robert Garcia insulted the billionaire Trump ally and called for bringing “actual weapons to this bar fight” to stop him from slashing at government agencies — something Garcia said was clearly a figure of speech.