Do you realize just how much theater is thriving in Long Beach? Longtime reviewer Anita W. Harris can be your new guide.
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Driver runs off after colliding with Metro train in Long Beach, police say
A driver took off on foot after a crash with a Metro A Line train in Long Beach Wednesday afternoon, police said. The driver turned in front of the train at Long Beach Boulevard and 19th Street at around 1:55 p.m., according to authorities. Link The resulting collision crushed a portion of the car’s side […]
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80-year-old bicyclist dies after being sideswiped by SUV, Long Beach police say
Police said whoever was behind the wheel of the SUV took off without stopping.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Taylor Swift tribute and Festival of Human Abilities
The following list is a curated roundup of weekend events in Long Beach published every Wednesday on the Hi-lo and Long Beach Post. Have an event to share? Email [email protected] with “Things to Do” in the subject line. Theater and concerts dominate this weekend roundup. The Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents “Richard III” at the […]
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Trump’s order blocking federal funds to sanctuary cities could cost Long Beach
The city is still hoping to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grant money even as it recently strengthened its sanctuary protections.
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Congressman Robert Garcia named to ‘DOGE’ panel on government efficiency
“They’re not interested in actual government efficiency,” Garcia said, positioning himself to push back on the agenda of the panel, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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More than 80 children take U.S. citizenship oath in Long Beach
At the Aquarium, dozens celebrated their final stride to U.S. citizenship — the first time the ceremony has been held in Long Beach.
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies. Court challenges are coming.
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LBCC football coach apologizes for ‘dumb’ message he sent to prominent progressive journalist
The 11-year coach said the message has reflected poorly on the school but stood by his criticism of the “journalist’s integrity.” The college has not said how it will handle the situation.
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Suspect arrested after stabbing at East Long Beach farmers market
Police said the attack happened Sunday afternoon at the farmers market across from the 2nd & PCH shopping center.