The new permanent parklets are costlier, more tightly regulated, open to appeals from local neighborhood groups—and they’re all required to be available for public use.
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Hahn calls for answers after 2nd high-profile attack on Metro A Line since April
An alleged attack on the Metro A Line in Long Beach last week has Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn calling for a “full accounting” of the organization’s partnerships with security and law enforcement agencies, which are contracted to patrol its bus and rail lines.
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How California public transit is pleading for state aid
Gov. Gavin Newsom denied public transit agencies a lifeline in his latest spending plan, and time is running out.
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California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark deal to use less Colorado River water—for now
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a plan to significantly reduce their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years, a potential breakthrough in a year-long stalemate.
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A 2-bedroom California bungalow amid the mansions of Los Cerritos
This authentic California craftsman bungalow in Los Cerritos is sometimes called the Mahieu/Heckman House, after two of its early owners.
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New Memorial Day sunset celebration to honor veterans with aircraft flyovers, flag ceremony
“Honoring Our Heroes – A Sunset Ceremony” will salute our country’s fallen military service members with a free, family-friendly celebration at Shoreline Aquatic Park from 5:30-8 p.m. next Sunday.
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‘I’m a hostage’: Why California’s COVID unemployment mess isn’t over yet
Thousands of Californians who lost jobs due to the pandemic are still fighting lengthy legal battles over unemployment money that state and federal relief programs were designed to provide.
Posted inEducation, News
LBUSD high school teacher among 14 nationwide honored with literary fellowship
Ky-Phong Tran is one of 14 high school educators in the U.S. to be selected for the 2023 Jack Hazard Fellowship by the nonprofit New Literary Project.
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Long Beach could complete additional road repairs with state funding
More road repairs could be on the way for some Long Beach neighborhoods, as the City Council is expected to vote on a list of 20 more street segments that could be worked on in 2024 with funds from the state’s gas tax.
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12 Cabrillo seniors get stress-free prom prep thanks to nonprofit collaboration
The lucky students got free dresses, alterations, shoes and makeup for the big night.