City officials say the $790,000 project lets families use a terrace that had been crowded with tents. A panel of residents argued that “it just makes no sense to spend that kind of money.”
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Mercedes-Benz to close Long Beach design facility as it consolidates operations in Atlanta
At least 72 local jobs will be eliminated, according to a state filing.
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Canvas parent company says hackers returned stolen student data
The hacker group reached an agreement with the company after posting a ransom note that many students saw when they tried to log in last week.
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Long Beach voter guide: LBUSD school board District 5
Two challengers are trying to unseat a longtime incumbent from the school board seat that represents neighborhoods near the airport and the areas north and east of it — including Los Altos and parts of Lakewood.
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Canvas owners identify vulnerability exploited by hackers
On Thursday the black-hat cybercrime group ShinyHunters breached Canvas, the system used by students to complete course assignments.
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Where to livestream tonight’s Long Beach mayoral candidates forum
All candidates except the incumbent mayor say they’ll be in attendance.
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Fifth District City Council candidates to face off at forum Thursday night
Challenger Tara Riggi is running against incumbent Megan Kerr.
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Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too
California State University leaders took a first step in creating new bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in as little as three years. A need to attract more students and competition from online colleges are reasons why.
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Long Beach voter guide: mayor
With a looming deficit estimated at over $60 million next year and the Olympics on the horizon in 2028, the next mayor will have the crucial tasks of helping balance the budget and set the city’s priorities as the Games approach.
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How a sales tax hike to protect healthcare would affect Long Beach
If approved, the city’s sales tax rate would hit 11.25%. Some local leaders say it’s imperative to protect hospitals and clinics gutted by federal cuts.