By: Mariusz Wirga, M.D., medical director, psychosocial oncology, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Instituteat Long Beach Medical Center As we close out June and turn our focus to summer break, vacations, and the long hot summer days, it’s also important to remember that it is Survivorship Month, a nationwide celebration of the remarkable strength and resilience demonstrated […]
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Ex-St. Mary nursing officer wins $27.5 million in lawsuit alleging retaliation after she raised safety concerns
The suit alleged she was forced out of her role after raising serious concerns about patient care and safety.
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Judge temporarily blocks SPCALA’s eviction from Long Beach animal shelter
The two sides have been locked in a legal fight since the city accused the animal welfare nonprofit of violating its contract to handle pet adoptions.
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These 4 million acres of California forests could lose protection. Here’s what Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could do
The land at stake ranges from dense, remote coastal forests in the far north, to alpine conifer forests in the Sierra Nevada, to Southern California’s great expanses of brush. Experts dispute whether revoking the two-decade-old rule would help prevent wildfires.
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Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens in Long Beach on Friday
Come get your kalbi short ribs, kalua pork, chicken katsu or grilled spam and eggs at the new Traffic Circle location.
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Video shows minibikers circling LBPD officer, throwing bottles as he handcuffs one rider
Neighbors have complained about large groups of the bikers taking over streets. Police have said officers are discouraged from intervening in many cases.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a beer run, dog parade and Toyotafest
There’s lots of fun outdoors this weekend.
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Sublime is returning to Long Beach for the Vans Warped Tour
It’s a homecoming for the legendary local act. And it’s a sign of the city’s resurgence as a music and entertainment destination, Mayor Rex Richardson said.
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Newsom agrees to ease budget cuts as California seeks more time to fix growing deficit
The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts but the deficit is only likely to grow.
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Pedestrian killed in crash on 405-to-710 freeway transition road in Long Beach
The crash was reported around 8:54 p.m. Tuesday, the CHP said.