Neighborhoods in West Long Beach will get their first new City Council representative in more than a decade. Voters will choose between two grassroots candidates and one with major political and financial support.
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Alaska Airlines resumes daily flights between Long Beach and Seattle after 17 years
The nonstop flight will run twice daily starting Sept. 8. A spokesperson for the Seattle-based carrier said that introductory fares will start at $139.
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When a child has a stroke, specialized care close to home matters
By: Jasmin Dao, M.D., PhD, neurologist, Neurology Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Most people associate stroke with older adults, but children can experience strokes too—sometimes with life-changing consequences. What many families in Long Beach may not realize is that they live near the only dedicated pediatric Stroke Center in the region, serving children from […]
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Director of LBUSD center for Black students placed on leave as criticism mounted
The center is meant to foster success and belonging among Black students, but some parents raised concerns about its leadership and programming almost immediately.
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LBUSD, Cal State, LBCC grading platform hacked in apparent ransomware attack
It appears to be part of a series of high-profile data breaches this week from K-12 schools to major university systems nationwide.
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Theater Review: International City Theatre’s world premiere of ‘Warsaw’ probes past and present
Sometimes the past is more intertwined with the present than you’d think, and more able to change it than you’d expect.
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Firefighters douse blaze at cannabis-growing business in West Long Beach
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including immersive fairytales and a Filipino Festival (with a ’90s theme)
There’s also an Earth, Wind & Fire dance party with the Symphony.
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Candidates’ forum scheduled Saturday for 1st District City Council race
It’s a crowded competition to represent the downtown area City Council seat. Organizers say all six candidates will attend.
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Driver charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing woman as he pulled out of parking spot
He’s accused of hitting 19-year-old Grace Edwards as she walked through a shopping center parking lot with her mother.