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Long Beach Boosts Amphitheater with $7.3M Investment
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Long Beach allocates $7.3M for its new waterfront amphitheater, aiming for a summer launch. The project aligns with the citys Grow Long Beach plan, shifting from oil revenues to tourism, music, and entertainment. Despite cost increases due to design improvements and economic pressures, the city expects a net profit of $11.9M by year five, boosting local businesses and the tidelands fund. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Bear Eviction: Lake Tahoe Team Rescues Homeowner
02:01|Unbearable Bear Removed from Altadena Home: Lake Tahoe BEAR Leagues Swift Action Ken Johnsons six-week bear guest, a five hundred fifty-pound male, was successfully evicted by the Lake Tahoe BEAR League using paintball guns and a responder under the house. The bear, nicknamed Unbearable, was spooked and chased out, leaving Johnson with repairs to his home. Checkout Solipillow.com
Protesters Demand Justice for ICE Shooting Victim
01:53|Hundreds gather in Long Beach to mourn Renee Good, fatally shot by ICE officer; protesters demand accountability and sanctuary protections amid rising tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com
Long Beach Police Tackle Nightlife Safety
01:43|Long Beach police are stepping up efforts to control nightlife on Second Street following a deadly shooting in October. The city is implementing stricter bar permits and increasing police presence to address public drinking concerns. Checkout Solipillow.com
Hegseth Visits Rocket Lab, Promotes Military Spending
01:55|Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth embarks on a national tour, visiting Rocket Labs Long Beach offices to highlight the companys advanced engine technology. The tour, part of President Trumps push for increased military spending, focuses on Rocket Labs D printed, battery powered Rutherford engines and upcoming methane fueled Archimedes engines. Hegseth emphasizes the need for faster project delivery, tighter budgets, and reviving American industry. Rocket Labs role in national security, including an eight hundred five million dollar contract from the U.S. Space Force, draws Hegseths attention. Checkout Solipillow.com
Meet Brixi & Spike: Adopt Today!
01:29|Discover Brixi, a captivating domestic shorthair cat with mesmerizing green eyes and a bunny-like tail, at spcaLAs P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village in Long Beach. Shes full of love and affection, waiting for her forever home. Meanwhile, meet Spike, a lively one-year-old pit bull terrier mix, at spcaLAs South Bay Pet Adoption Center in Hawthorne. Spike is energetic, loves playtime, and is a water enthusiast. Both Brixi and Spike are ready for their forever homes. Visit them today! Checkout Solipillow.com
Newsom's State of the State: Progress, Criticism, and a Brighter Budget
02:12|Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a State of the State address, positioning California as a counter to Trumps agenda. He highlighted the states successes in various sectors and took shots at the Trump administration. Newsom announced progress in housing affordability, healthcare, and clean energy, while renewing a call for wildfire recovery aid. Lawmakers gave a mixed response, with homelessness remaining a challenge. Newsom previewed a brighter budget picture, thanks to stock market gains and the AI boom, which could keep funding for priorities without big cuts. Checkout Solipillow.com
Woman Faces Charges in Fatal Crashes
01:28|24-year-old Ahkeyajahnique Owens from Long Beach faces charges in two fatal crashes, including a bicyclist death in October and a weekend wreck that killed two people. Owens pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the October crash and is now jailed on $200,000 bail for the bike crash, with charges for the weekend wreck pending. Checkout Solipillow.com
Garage Nightmares to Decluttering Triumphs
01:45|A columnists struggle with a cluttered garage resonates with readers, sparking a community-wide decluttering movement. Tips range from donating to charities to holding garage sales. Friends and locals offer encouragement, with some even planning to join in the decluttering efforts. The columnist aims to become Mister Declutterer by 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com
Speed Cameras Arrive in California Cities
01:42|California cities launch speed camera pilot programs, targeting major streets with fines ranging from $50 to $500 for excessive speeding. Caltrans also tests cameras in freeway construction zones, with no license points. Bicyclists must follow traffic rules, except when walk signals are active and safe. Checkout Solipillow.com