In race to replace longtime councilman, one candidate amasses huge institutional backing
Neighborhoods in West Long Beach will get their first new City Council representative in more than a decade. Voters will choose between two grassroots candidates and one with major political and financial support.
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Firefighters douse blaze at cannabis-growing business in West Long Beach
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including immersive fairytales and a Filipino Festival (with a ’90s theme)
There’s also an Earth, Wind & Fire dance party with the Symphony.
Candidates’ forum scheduled Saturday for 1st District City Council race
It’s a crowded competition to represent the downtown area City Council seat. Organizers say all six candidates will attend.
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A Long Beach baker turns her cherished memories into sweets through monthly cookie boxes
“I just think everyone deserves joy,” said Alaysia Sharma. And she hopes her cookie startup delivers it.
CA’s June primary ballots are hitting mailboxes. Here’s what voters need to know.
Get up to speed on all the local races at LBPost.com/elections.
Long Beach voter guide: City Council District 1
District 1 is a crowded race against a well-funded incumbent to represent downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Ransacked Catholic school recovers from damage, gets encouragement from the Pope
Holy Innocents School was burglarized twice. They’ve since invested nearly half a million dollars in security systems and repairs.
Long Beach voter guide: city auditor
With Long Beach voters naming fraud and waste as a major issue, it will be on the elected auditor to identify and address such issues within city government.
