A lot is at stake with the new Trump administration: California’s water projects, its unique authority to clean its air, federal support for offshore wind and disaster aid for wildfires.
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Repairs after ‘random’ water main break cost Long Beach $1 million and counting
Utilities Department officials said they likely won’t be able to nail down a definitive reason for the rupture that sparked a widespread boil-water notice.
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Lucille’s, the barbecue chain with Long Beach roots, celebrates 25th anniversary by bringing back fan-favorite dishes
For dessert, Lucille’s is bringing back the Snickers ice cream pie, which was on its first menu in 1999.
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Long Beach Medical Center helps hospitalized patients cast their vote in the 2024 election
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is committed to supporting patients in every way possible, including helping them participate in the democratic process. On Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5, the hospital offered hospitalized patients the opportunity to vote in the 2024 presidential election, providing ballots to those who are unable to visit the polls […]
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California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second
California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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Robber gets prison for stealing high-end liquor from BevMo to sell on Instagram
The man participated in a string of robberies that included BevMo stores in Long Beach and Lakewood.
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Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
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Long Beach is crafting a unified mass-evacuation plan for natural disasters — and you can help
With earthquakes, tsunamis and flooding as potential threats, the city has a complex web of disasters to prepare for. Officials have kicked off a new planning process with a public survey.
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Suspected rapist arrested after string of sexual assaults against women, girls in Long Beach, police say
Police said the suspected attacker used a gun during several of the assaults. Detectives are looking for more possible victims.
Posted inEducation
LBUSD board votes to close Hudson Elementary School next year
Hudson’s closure is the latest symptom of declining enrollment districtwide. The school in West Long Beach has 231 students this year and one teacher per grade.