Visas for the six international students had previously been revoked without warning or explanation.
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55,000 LA County workers start 48-hour strike; thousands rally in downtown LA
Union members have decried what they say was a 0% cost-of-living increase offered by the county. County officials say they’re staring down a precarious budget season, including a “potentially catastrophic loss of hundreds of millions or more in federal funding.”
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Long Beach is hosting the Congressional Cup sailing championship through Sunday — and celebrating its 60th year
It’s the longest-running race of its kind, with world-class skippers and crews competing for the prized crimson blazer.
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George’s Greek Cafe evicted from longtime Pine Avenue storefront
The family that founded the iconic local restaurant chain sold the Downtown location in 2023, and the new owner racked up tens of thousands in debt, court records show.
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How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
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Long Beach man arrested on suspicion of defrauding FEMA for Eaton Fire relief money
He was able to get $28,286 in disaster relief before officials discovered he hadn’t actually rented a property in Altadena that was destroyed, authorities allege.
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Long Beach tears down Old English Village at the Queen Mary, saying it will pave way for the future
The decaying tourist attraction will be replaced by parking and event space as the city prepares for an entertainment-focused vision along its shoreline.
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Tens of thousands of LA County workers set to strike, affecting libraries, trash pickup and more
The union says it will be the first strike of its kind in LA County. The walkout is expected to last 48 hours.
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How Gavin Newsom is balancing the fight against Trump with Los Angeles fire relief
Gov. Gavin Newsom reset his relationship with President Donald Trump after the Los Angeles fires, but he has yet to secure the disaster aid he wants. Now new political pressures are pushing California’s governor back into confrontation with Trump.
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Long Beach Pride is back on May 17 and 18. Here’s what to expect
The parade and festival draw tens of thousands of people annually. “It’s going to be a very musical, very dance-worthy, happy, party time,” Pride’s interim president said.