On Thursday the black-hat cybercrime group ShinyHunters breached Canvas, the system used by students to complete course assignments.
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Where to livestream tonight’s Long Beach mayoral candidates forum
All candidates except the incumbent mayor say they’ll be in attendance.
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Fifth District City Council candidates to face off at forum Thursday night
Challenger Tara Riggi is running against incumbent Megan Kerr.
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Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too
California State University leaders took a first step in creating new bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in as little as three years. A need to attract more students and competition from online colleges are reasons why.
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Long Beach voter guide: mayor
With a looming deficit estimated at over $60 million next year and the Olympics on the horizon in 2028, the next mayor will have the crucial tasks of helping balance the budget and set the city’s priorities as the Games approach.
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How a sales tax hike to protect healthcare would affect Long Beach
If approved, the city’s sales tax rate would hit 11.25%. Some local leaders say it’s imperative to protect hospitals and clinics gutted by federal cuts.
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In race to replace longtime councilman, one candidate amasses huge institutional backing
Neighborhoods in West Long Beach will get their first new City Council representative in more than a decade. Voters will choose between two grassroots candidates and one with major political and financial support.
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Alaska Airlines resumes daily flights between Long Beach and Seattle after 17 years
The nonstop flight will run twice daily starting Sept. 8. A spokesperson for the Seattle-based carrier said that introductory fares will start at $139.
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When a child has a stroke, specialized care close to home matters
By: Jasmin Dao, M.D., PhD, neurologist, Neurology Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Most people associate stroke with older adults, but children can experience strokes too—sometimes with life-changing consequences. What many families in Long Beach may not realize is that they live near the only dedicated pediatric Stroke Center in the region, serving children from […]
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Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted
The center is meant to foster success and belonging among Black students, but some parents raised concerns about its leadership and programming almost immediately.