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Overnight lane closures on Vincent Thomas Bridge delayed until Oct. 10
The work could close lanes in one or both directions and should take about three weeks. The post Overnight lane closures on Vincent Thomas Bridge delayed until Oct. 10 appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach area welcomes its 1st and only mocktail bar: Shirley’s Temple
The boozeless bar opened its doors on Sept. 8 and boasts everything from mocktinis to non-alcoholic spicy margaritas. The post Long Beach area welcomes its 1st and only mocktail bar: Shirley’s Temple appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Newsom rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
Newsom said he vetoed this bill because the fund the state uses to pay unemployment benefits will be nearly $20 billion in debt by the end of the year. The post Newsom rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California gunmakers fear their ‘expiration date’ in a state that doesn’t want them
Gov. Newsom just signed a tax on firearms and ammunition, among other new gun control laws. California’s remaining gun manufacturers wonder if they have a future. The post California gunmakers fear their ‘expiration date’ in a state that doesn’t want them appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in September
From shots of the Long Beach Plane Pull to colorful photos of National Hispanic Heritage Month, here are all of the images we didn't publish in September. The post Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in September appeared first on Long Beach Post.
At Trademark Brewing’s Doodlefest, dogs and beer are a perfect pairing
The event Saturday featured a band with an accordionist, a dog costume contest and the venue's signature brew, Lagerdoodle. The post At Trademark Brewing’s Doodlefest, dogs and beer are a perfect pairing appeared first on Long Beach Post.
City to relocate safe parking site for people living in vehicles
The current lot had conflicts with a nearby boat launch ramp, city officials said; the new location is just blocks from the Multi-Service Center. The post City to relocate safe parking site for people living in vehicles appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind
After a historic decline in community college enrollment during the pandemic, students are returning to school again, according to the state’s most recent data. But students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind. The post California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Professional badminton coach sees a new market, indoor pickleball at his gym near LGB
Amid the pickleball boom, Andy Tran is renovating his business, Badminton Center Court, to also offer padded, indoor courts. The post Professional badminton coach sees a new market, indoor pickleball at his gym near LGB appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Molina Healthcare to add hundreds of jobs to support Medi-Cal expansion
The health insurance company noted that the more than 500 new employees will work out of its Downtown office "as appropriate in Molina's post-Covid remote work environment.” The post Molina Healthcare to add hundreds of jobs to support Medi-Cal expansion appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge in rapper’s death
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has himself admitted that he was in the Cadillac from which the gunfire erupted during the September 1996 drive-by shooting. The post Witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge in rapper’s death appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Bob Crow, last of the original founders of Long Beach Pride, dies at 78
Bob Crow was able to mark the 40th anniversary of Long Beach Pride last month as he battled lung cancer. The post Bob Crow, last of the original founders of Long Beach Pride, dies at 78 appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Angels baseball makes this September one to remember for patients with cancer, serious blood disorders at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Angels Baseball have created memories that will last a lifetime for patients at the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, while also giving back to patients, their families and the community by presenting a $20,000 check to help program growth. Angels Baseball, along with Major League Baseball […] The post Angels baseball makes this September one to remember for patients with cancer, serious blood disorders at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Aerospace, health care and other sectors to add jobs, new facilities
ExLabs, which focuses on cleaning space debris, is moving into its new manufacturing and assembly facility on Oct. 1, the mayor announced during a forum this week to tout new development and growth in Long Beach. The post Aerospace, health care and other sectors to add jobs, new facilities appeared first on Long Beach Post.
With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who will Newsom appoint?
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat. He has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running. The post With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who will Newsom appoint? appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Dianne Feinstein, groundbreaking senator from California, dies at age 90
Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state. The post Dianne Feinstein, groundbreaking senator from California, dies at age 90 appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Historic Breakers Hotel set to open in spring, mayor says
The hotel's Sky Room and rooftop bar has been renovated, along with other improvements including an open air deck, swimming pool and ground-floor spa that will be open to the public. The post Historic Breakers Hotel set to open in spring, mayor says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Get a sneak peek of Downtown Long Beach’s brand new brewery
Altar Society Brewing Co., the new brewery on Pine Avenue, will open the doors to their taproom inside the historic 1903 Masonic Temple during Downtown Long Beach's Date Night on Thursday evening. The post Get a sneak peek of Downtown Long Beach’s brand new brewery appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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