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Voters likely to decide overhaul of city’s hiring system
Leaders are considering major changes to how the city hires classified workers — an issue that has stirred fears that favoritism and secrecy will cloud decisions over who is offered a job at City Hall. The post Voters likely to decide overhaul of city’s hiring system appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach police pull people from flaming car after fiery crash on 710 Freeway
“This tragic event highlights a nationwide trend in which juveniles are stealing vehicles and driving recklessly,” LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish said in a statement. The post Long Beach police pull people from flaming car after fiery crash on 710 Freeway appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach Pride is this weekend; here’s what you need to know
After two years of celebrating Pride in the summer, Long Beach’s second-largest citywide event — the Pride festival and parade — will be held this weekend, returning to its May roots. The post Long Beach Pride is this weekend; here’s what you need to know appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Should California be able to require sobriety in homeless housing?
Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current ‘housing first’ law. The post Should California be able to require sobriety in homeless housing? appeared first on Long Beach Post.
20-year-old woman shot to death on Long Beach sidewalk, police say; motive unknown
No arrests have been made. Police said the shooter drove off before officers arrived. The post 20-year-old woman shot to death on Long Beach sidewalk, police say; motive unknown appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Suspected DUI driver kills 17-year-old before crashing into apartment building, LBPD says
Police believe a speeding, intoxicated driver tried to flee the scene after crashing into a boy riding a scooter near Orange Avenue and South Street The post Suspected DUI driver kills 17-year-old before crashing into apartment building, LBPD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Big cuts, no new taxes: Gov. Newsom’s plan to fix California’s budget deficit
Gavin Newsom proposes a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He says that core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected. The post Big cuts, no new taxes: Gov. Newsom’s plan to fix California’s budget deficit appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Video: Local food, live music and a beer garden at the Queen Mary’s first monthly night market
We decided to check out the Queen Mary's first night market this summer. You can catch the next one on June 6. The post Video: Local food, live music and a beer garden at the Queen Mary’s first monthly night market appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Obituary: Sean Burroughs’ sudden passing shocks Long Beach baseball world
Sean Burroughs — an Olympic gold medalist, Wilson Bruin, and former MLB player — died last night at 43 after a sudden cardiac arrest while he was coaching at Stearns Champions Park. The post Obituary: Sean Burroughs’ sudden passing shocks Long Beach baseball world appeared first on Long Beach Post.
18-year-old charged with starting fight as hundreds of teens swarmed The Pike during social media meet-up
The Long Beach City Prosecutor says he also wants to charge parents who don't make any effort to stop their kids from attending meet-ups that end in criminal activity. The post 18-year-old charged with starting fight as hundreds of teens swarmed The Pike during social media meet-up appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Learn the signs of stroke to help save lives during Stroke Awareness Month
By: Nima Ramezan-Arab, M.D., medical director, MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute, Long Beach Medical Center According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a leading cause of death and disability both globally and in the United States. In the United States alone, there are about 795,000 people who suffer a stroke each year, […] The post Learn the signs of stroke to help save lives during Stroke Awareness Month appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use
California utilities will shift billing to a fixed fee starting in 2025. Most Californians won’t see much change, or will have a lower bill. The post Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use appeared first on Long Beach Post.
LAWineFest celebrates all things wine along the Long Beach waterfront June 1-2
LAWineFest makes a triumphant return to Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Long Beach Harbor June 1 and 2 for its 19th iteration of celebrating all things wine. Seen as Los Angeles County’s premier wine tasting event, wine producers from around the globe converge for two days of wine exploration and fun, bringing everyone from […] The post LAWineFest celebrates all things wine along the Long Beach waterfront June 1-2 appeared first on Long Beach Post.
A nonprofit that brings fresh produce to liquor stores and neighborhood markets is in need of help
Long Beach Fresh has had to pause a program that brings fruits and veggies to underserved neighborhoods until it can get the operating cash it needs. The post A nonprofit that brings fresh produce to liquor stores and neighborhood markets is in need of help appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Ammatoli will expand, Padre will move — and other food news for Downtown diners
A massive new residential and commercial center planned for Downtown Long Beach includes some new restaurants and expansions of old favorites. The post Ammatoli will expand, Padre will move — and other food news for Downtown diners appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Compton woman and her son charged with trafficking two 13-year-old girls
Prosecutors allege that several men in a car ordered the girls to come with them as they were walking in Bell Gardens. The post Compton woman and her son charged with trafficking two 13-year-old girls appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Did California’s massive COVID homeless shelter program work? A new evaluation probes the results
A new independent report says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s hallmark Project Roomkey was a success. But data is lacking. And after the program ended, many participants remained homeless. The post Did California’s massive COVID homeless shelter program work? A new evaluation probes the results appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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