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Top Long Beach news: Youth Poet Laureate program to debut; little league bans 'Astros' name; more

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Published on February 18, 2020
Top Long Beach news: Youth Poet Laureate program to debut; little league bans 'Astros' name; morePhoto: tdlucas5000/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Long Beach? Read on for everything you need to know.

Youth Poet Laureate program debuts in Long Beach, applications due March 31

The Long Beach Public Library is partnering with the Arts Council for Long Beach to introduce an inaugural Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate (LBYPL) program.

Read the full story on Long Beach Gazettes.

Man dead after officer-involved shooting in downtown Long Beach

An officer-involved shooting was under investigation late Sunday in Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department said.

Read the full story on Long Beach Gazettes.

Long Beach-Qingdao Association celebrates Lunar New Year, 35th anniversary

The annual Lunar New Year Celebration is Saturday, Feb. 22, at City College’s liberal arts campus.

Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Long Beach hoping micro-housing program can combat skyrocketing home prices

As home prices surge in Southern California, some cities are making a push for micro-housing.

Read the full story on ABC7.

Southern California little leagues ban 'Astros' name over cheating scandal

Two Southern California little leagues are banning the use of "Astros" from team names this year in light of the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.

Read the full story on ABC7.


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