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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours Port of Long Beach

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 LBLN

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a tour of the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday to view firsthand efforts

Local youth fight for climate change action

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 LBLN climate change

A group of high school students and other youth gathered at a Long Beach Unified School District board meeting to

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Long Beach Prepares for Potential Heavy Rain, Winds

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 LBLN

A storm system is bringing rain, winds, and cold weather to Southern California this morning, Monday, Oct. 25. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day with cooler temperatures in the evening. The heaviest rains are expected between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm. Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected to follow into the evening.

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Southern California oil spill more dangerous than many thought

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 LBLN

Long Beach residents express displeasure as authorities and Coast Guard scrambled to contain the Oct 2 oil spill. Following the

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Long Beach Airport Recognized for Carbon Reduction Efforts

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 LBLN

Long Beach, CA – Airports Council International (ACI), the leading industry group for airports, has certified Long Beach Airport (LGB) with a Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) emission reduction rating.

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First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Long Beach

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 LBLN

The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this mosquito season was reported in Long Beach this week. The

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Long Beach Seahorse Whisperer

July 22, 2021July 21, 2021 LBLN

Roger Hanson built a sanctuary for seahorses off the Long Beach coast and it’s been beneficial ever since.

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Toxic Waste Discovered Off Coast of Long Beach

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 LBLN

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego published a new finding on April 26, from a 14 day expedition in the area known to contain the highly toxic insecticide product called DDT along the Los Angeles coast.

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Over 30,000 residents with no power in Long Beach

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 LBLN

A power outage affected over 30,000 Bixby Knolls, North Long Beach and Lakewood residents earlier this morning.

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Long Beach Airport Seeks Development Proposals for 27 Acres

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 LBLN

The City of Long Beach released a Request for Proposals (RFP) today for aeronautical development of all or portions of approximately 27 acres at Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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Long Beach Transit Purchases New Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Buses

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 LBLN

At its March 25, 2021 meeting, the Long Beach Transit Board of Directors authorized the purchase 20 new battery-electric buses from New Flyer of America.