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Laredo, East LA and Hialeah, among the Latino-heavy cities with the highest poverty rates in the U.S.
A new study of the ten census-designated cities with 100,000 or more residents and high Latino populations showed their poverty rates are 50% higher than the national average. The ten communities, which include Laredo, Texas; East LA and Hialeah, Florida had an average poverty rate of 18.7%, considerably higher than the national poverty rate of 12.5% and the overall Latino poverty rate of 17.2%, the report by Axios shows.
Here’s what guests can expect at the 2024 OC Fair
The 2024 OC Fair, returning for its 134th year, opened Friday at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa for its 23-day run. This year, the fair’s theme is “Always a Good Time,” highlighting nostalgia, cherishing good memories and creating new ones. Here are some of the experiences and activities guests can expect at this year’s OC […]
9 Movies About Idaho California Transplants Need To Watch ASAP
Moving from California to Idaho is sort of like trading a surfboard for a snowboard. To say the least, it's a bit of a culture shock. And in 2023, the Census Bureau shared the revelation that 31% of the Gem State's population between 2017 and 2021 came from the Golden State. But whether you're from California or any place, one fun way to get acclimated to Idaho living is to binge on movies, TV shows, and even documentaries about the Gem State.
Republic Service Refunds Fullerton Residents with Event
For those still looking for the resolution of the 2021 strike with Republic Services in Fullerton look no further than this outdoor event. Fullerton has 45,782 housing units and Republic Services will provide $95K in services to resolve the 2021 strike refund. There was a disruption in Fullerton’s waste disposal...
Core Development Group Submits Plans to Convert 120,560 SQFT Wells Fargo Tower into 162-Unit Residential Property in Santa Ana
Santa Ana’s skyline is set for a transformation as office-to-residential conversions gain momentum. The Wells Fargo Building, a 120,560-square-foot, 12-story tower at 2700 N. Main St., is slated to become the latest example of this trend, according to a report from the Orange County Business Journal. Core Development Group,...
Los Angeles-area ports suffer ‘minimal disruptions’ after global tech outage
Global disruptions caused by a faulty software update have had a substantial local effect in Southern California, specifically at Los Angeles International Airport, but officials say local ports have gotten away with just “minimal disruptions.” In a statement provided to KTLA, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said four terminal computers suffered issues related […]
Column: Long Beach needs tens of thousands of new homes to address the housing crisis
Last week I wrote a column about how other cities are building tens of thousands of new homes to address the housing crisis. Long Beach has been lagging far behind the production in cities like San Diego and Oakland. Just 635 homes were permitted in 2023, according to housingdata.app. That’s not enough.
California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
It's hot, but a wintry OC fest has a cool ‘Christmas in July' deal
Winter Fest OC 2024 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Nov. 22, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025 (select dates) The "Christmas in July" sale begins July 22, giving guests to chance to "(s)ave $25 on anytime general admission tickets" The festive spirit of "Christmas in July,"...
New 163-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Long Beach's Midtown
The City of Long Beach has officially embarked on a journey to expand its affordable housing inventory with the groundbreaking of 1400 Long Beach, a new 163-unit complex catering to low-income families. Located in the heart of Midtown, the project aims to transform a previously vacant lot into a community-enhancing residential space. Mayor Rex Richardson, at the ceremony said, "We are thrilled to begin construction for this exciting project in Midtown," and emphasized the city's ongoing mission toward increasing affordable housing availability.
Repairs of Panorama Promenade Trail complete, but state of emergency continues
The damages to Panorama Promenade Trail and the area around the intersection of 20th Street and Molino Avenue are now completely repaired after suffering erosion caused by storms in February. However, the Signal Hill City Council voted on July 9 to continue the state of emergency that was enacted in...
Plan for large North Long Beach warehouse approved over neighbors’ objections
Some residents fought the project for years over environmental and traffic concerns. The developer pledged new jobs and hefty investments to boost the local economy. The post Plan for large North Long Beach warehouse approved over neighbors’ objections appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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