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.
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Long Beach Medical Center’s 14-year partnership with Bucket List Project Foundation grants wishes and hope to terminally ill patients
By: Nilesh Vora, M.D., medical director, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute, Long Beach Medical Center and co-chair, Bucket List Project Foundation For more than 14 years, the MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has partnered with the nonprofit Bucket List Project Foundation to bring moments of joy, hope, and fulfillment to terminally ill patients. […]
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Dozens of renters say she scammed them; now Anne Bergstedt is facing 30 felonies
She was infamous for allegedly stealing down payments and spinning a web of excuses. People who crossed her path say they’re thankful she could finally face consequences.