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Long Beach health director leaving position in October
Long Beach Health Director Kelly Colopy, who guided the city through its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will…
St. Mary Medical Center receives mixed rankings in national Best Hospitals report
The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual 2023-24 Best Hospitals report, handing mixed reviews to…
Youth can receive free meals at Signal Hill and Long Beach parks throughout the summer
For the 44th year in a row, children in Long Beach can receive free, healthy meals at local…
Long Beach, LA rank as most ozone-polluted region in nation
It’s a title nobody wants, but the Los Angeles-Long Beach metropolitan area was again named the most ozone-polluted…
Amidst a blood shortage, Long Beach Medical Center asks residents for donations
The Long Beach Medical Center is in need of blood donations, as it faces a shortage brought on…
Dignity Health California named in Newsweek’s list of America’s most diverse workplaces
Dignity Health California announced Tuesday that the company was recognized in Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for…
Everybody eats: A holiday reflection on food equity
As the holiday season enters full swing, food is on our minds, and for good reason. Charities seek…
Long Beach proclaims local emergency and expands vaccine eligibility in response to monkeypox
The city of Long Beach proclaimed a local emergency on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in response to monkeypox in…
Long Beach will not impose mask mandate, LA County decision pending
Los Angeles County health officials are expected to announce Thursday whether a mandatory indoor mask-wearing mandate will be…
City issues rain advisory for swimming, water playground still scheduled for Saturday
Long Beach residents were woken up to the sound of thundering storms early Wednesday morning as Los Angeles…