Both the pilot and a woman he hit while landing were seriously injured, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which has released its preliminary findings.
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Apartments open for Long Beach’s chronically homeless
Dozens of people are moving from the streets into recently converted hotel rooms that come with supportive services.
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Theater News: Cerritos Center offers slew of holiday shows, from ‘Merry-achi Christmas’ to Jane Lynch
There’s a holiday show for everyone this year at our neighboring Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
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LBCC hopes a new $102 million building will be a hub for student life and belonging
Campus officials today celebrated breaking ground on the project, which they expect to be completed in two years.
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California is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next year
California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
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Cal State approves renaming Walter Pyramid in $8.5 million sponsorship deal
It will now be known as the LBS Financial Pyramid for at least the next 12 years.
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Long Beach launches employment and job training program for fire survivors
The initiative will provide paid career opportunities and financial assistance to people looking for a fresh start in Long Beach.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a trance festival, record fair and musical art show
Expect some crowds for Dreamstate at the Queen Mary starting Friday.
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Long Beach will penalize people for promoting street races, car sideshows
City Council members say the burnouts, speed shows and illegal races are a scourge on neighborhoods. They want those advertising them to face $1,000 fines and possible jail time.
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Turkey giveaways in Long Beach: Local heroes providing free Thanksgiving feasts
“We know that everything’s kind of expensive right now; turkeys to the moon, bills are to the moon, gas is to the moon, rent is to the moon. So being able to provide a family a meal, it’s going to be huge,” said one organizer who’s been giving away Thanksgiving turkeys for years.