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California says adiós to plastic bags! Why a new 2026 law bans them at grocery stores
California is closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be required to swap out those thick, reusable plastic bags with recycled paper bags.
Year in review: Trump drives uncertain economy
A variety of decisions and statements from President Donald Trump created a great deal of economic uncertainty, especially in California.
At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal
For decades, the rental car counters have been housed in nearby trailers. Now they’re actually inside the building.
Long Beach has approved housing at a pace not seen since the 1980s, but a slowdown is looming
The number of homes being built skyrocketed in recent years. Economic forces may soon dampen that.
Hacegaba to be named Port of Long Beach CEO
Noel Hacegaba, the current COO, will take over Jan. 1 for the retiring Mario Cordero.
Bob Foster, pivotal former mayor who led Long Beach through recession, dies at 78
He took the helm and had to make tough decisions at a time when Long Beach was facing down crippling pension debt and the Great Recession.
City, state leaders hash out a burning question: Who most needs profits from Long Beach’s oil?
Pressured by a stark decline in oil revenues and a rise in costly coastal projects, city leaders in Long Beach are racing to make the case that it needs a greater portion to transition away from oil. Its state leaders, however, say that money would come at a great cost.
Cal State approves renaming Walter Pyramid in $8.5 million sponsorship deal
It will now be known as the LBS Financial Pyramid for at least the next 12 years.
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