Without adequate facilities, neighbors say some parkgoers resort to finding a tree or a bush. The city says it’s still working on plans for a new restroom.
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Santa Ana winds return today; Long Beach expects to see only mild gusts
Other parts of LA County are bracing for renewed fire danger. Long Beach will be mostly shielded from the winds.
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Union plans to picket State of the City speech amid convention center wage dispute
Unite Here Local 11 members also voted to authorize a strike at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
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What is Long Beach’s wildfire risk? An emergency management expert weighs in
Long Beach isn’t immune to the possibility of catastrophic fires. We asked a CSULB professor who studies them to lay out our greatest risks.
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After months of delays, beachside skating rink set to open in February, Long Beach says
An opening date has been in limbo since a grand unveiling was abruptly canceled in September.
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Long Beach launches webpage, warns of scammers following evacuation alert confusion
Hoping to ease confusion caused by a string of erroneous evacuation alerts sent across Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, Long Beach has launched its own emergency website.
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Former Millikan football star Ryan Pellum charged with aggravated assault, negligently firing gun
Police allege he pistol-whipped a man and then shot twice into the air on Christmas in East Long Beach.
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LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize?
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Student with handgun arrested at Franklin Middle School, officials say
Police said the 13-year-old was detained by security and arrested.
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As poor air quality continues, Long Beach extends emergency shelter
The Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) in West Long Beach will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. each day.