The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.
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Great Beginnings Preschool made countless idyllic memories; after 48 years, it looked like the end
A world-traveling preschool director taught her nature-first approach to generations of Long Beach tots. That vision must now pass to a new cohort.
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A high schooler’s poetry became his resistance, and it won him the title of Youth Poet Laureate
Ezequiel Correa, 17, says he sees poetry as an essential political tool — one that he’s brought to bear in front of some of Long Beach’s powerful decision-makers.
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Hundreds lined up for this popular Vietnamese coffee chain that just opened in Long Beach
“It’s really hard to find a good Vietnamese coffee shop,” said Vinny Nguyen, explaining part of the popularity of his store, Da Vien.
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Major landlord reaches $7M settlement with California, other states in alleged rent price scheme
State Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company coordinated rental prices with other landlords by illegally sharing and gathering confidential information.
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California is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely drop
California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.
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Citing decaying conditions, feds say they will close Terminal Island prison
No plans have been revealed for the site’s future. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán said that “under no circumstances” should the prison be considered for use as an ICE detention facility.
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Man who alleged antisemitism at LBCC meetings says college responded with cease and desist letter
Al Barlevy said he began attending LBCC board meetings in response to other speakers who called on the college to recognize a genocide in Palestine and divest from corporations with ties to Israel.
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Fender-bender ends with one driver shooting the other’s car, Long Beach police say
The dispute started with a minor crash near Houghton Park, police said.
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Theater News: 3 Long Beach shows tell holiday stories in new ways and old
Two new shows, and the classic “A Christmas Carol,” will get you in the Christmas mood.