Inland communities with big population booms will experience the most extreme heat days under climate change projections. The combination puts more people at risk — and many cities are unprepared.
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City to give loans to homeowners who want to build ADUs — but there’s a catch
In its quest to increase the availability of affordable housing, Long Beach is offering interest-free loans of up to $250,000 for homeowners who want to build ADUs — but the units have to be rented to low income residents.
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Parkers’ Lighthouse marks 40 years in Shoreline Village with throwback menu
In commemoration of its four decades in Long Beach, the three-story restaurant within view of the Queen Mary is bringing back a few items each month through the end of the year.
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Triple digits possible in Long Beach; city extends hours at cooling centers
The city health officer issued a heat alert Thursday as temperatures could reach up to 102 degrees by Friday.
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Long Beach felon kills bystander in crash, escapes custody, authorities say
Law enforcement officers captured Noe Banuelos for the second time after he was seen on an abandoned golf course in Riverside County.
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In rare public salary debate, City Council blocks path to 9th raise for civil service director
Council members rebuffed a request that would’ve allowed her salary to reach as high as $275,002.
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New roller skating rink, basketball court open at Junipero Beach next week
After months of construction, a grand unveiling is planned for Sept. 14.
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Argument ends in gunfire, one wounded, near Poly High School, police say
Police said the shooting happened around 1:10 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway near Lime Avenue.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a craft beer fest and massive Belmont Shore Car Show
If you have time, you can also squeeze in a lobster festival and a free community celebration on Pine Avenue. (Yes, this weekend is packed!)
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City Council moves to declare Sept. 8 ‘908 Day,’ a celebration of all things Long Beach
A reference to the city’s ZIP codes, “Life is great in the 908,” is the longtime slogan of Long Beach native John Grossi’s magazine. Now the mayor wants to boost the idea.