# dining guide (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dining guide. Page: Feed: --- ## [Amid budget-related service reductions, is City Hall spending over $10K per year on bottled water?](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/city-hall-spending-over-10k-per-year-on-bottled-water/77159) _2026-08-27 · Greggory Moore · (untitled)_ On July 30, the City of Long Beach held a press conference to address how they propose to address structural budget shortfalls of $85 million over the next two years. Proposed cuts include library hours, police overtime, homeless services, and roughly 200 layoffs. But as Mayor Rex Richardson, City Manager Tom Modica, and City Budget \[…\] The post Amid budget-related service reductions, is City Hall… ## [The Next Dark Pattern](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/the-next-dark-pattern/77156) _2026-08-27 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ Generative AI is quietly turning everyday user experiences into hyper-personalized surveillance advertising. Aug.20, by Lily Minh Wass https://www.projectcensored.org/the-next-dark-pattern/ There’s a saying that goes, “If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” The digital platforms we rely on daily have built brand identities of convenience: Google for search, Meta for social… ## [It’s Hot! Harbor Area Library Cooling Centers Are Open for You](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/harbor-area-cooling-centers/77152) _2026-08-27 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ When temperatures increase, the heat can be unpleasant and at times dangerous. Find relief from the heat at a nearby cooling center. For additional locations and more resources, visit Ready LA County | Excessive Heat. San Pedro Regional Branch Library Hours: Thursday, 10 a.m. tp 8 p.m., Friday, Saturday, 89:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., \[…\] The post It’s Hot! Harbor Area Library Cooling Centers Are Open… ## [It’s Time for the New Blues Festival 2026 Aug. 29, 30](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/new-blues-festival-2026/77149) _2026-08-27 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ The 10th Anniversary New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach for two full days dedicated to the rich sounds and spirit of blues and jazz. The festival features a mix of national headliners, regional favorites, and local rising stars, offering a powerful mix of headliners, rising stars, and homegrown talent. Time: 12 p.m., Aug. \[…\] The post It’s Time for the New Blues Festival 2026 Aug. 29, 30… ## [Palos Verdes Peninsula Cities Secure Federal Approval of Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/hazard-mitigation-plan/77146) _2026-08-27 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ PALOS VERDES PENINSULA — The cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, and Palos Verdes Estates Aug. 27 announced their multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan earned approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ensuring the Palos Verdes Peninsula remains eligible for state and federal funding to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards. \[…\] The post Palos… ## [RPV Landslide Briefs: Update on Re-Energization and Revising Landslide Insurance Pool](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/27/re-energization-update/77142) _2026-08-27 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ RPV Seeks Update from SCE on Re-Energization Plans It’s been almost two years since Southern California Edison or SCE announced the first power shutoffs in the landslide area due to accelerated ground movement that peaked at nearly 1 foot per week that summer. The land movement went on to slow dramatically, today averaging 1.1 inches \[…\] The post RPV Landslide Briefs: Update on Re-Energization and… ## [Mixiotes and the Matriarchy](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/26/mixiotes-and-the-matriarchy/77137) _2026-08-26 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ A traditional Mexican feast with Chef Sandra Orozco of Cultura con Sabor exploring motherhood as a force in urbanism. An event by Long Beach Fresh Mixiotes & Matriarchy is a traditional Mexican feast and conversation with Chef Sandra Orozco of Cultura con Sabor exploring motherhood as a powerful—and often underestimated—force in urbanism. At the center \[…\] The post Mixiotes and the Matriarchy… ## [New Helpline Connects Californians to Same-Day Opioid Treatment Support](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/26/opioid-treatment-support/77134) _2026-08-26 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 25 launched CA Bridge Connect, a free statewide call- and text-based service offering immediate help and support to Californians seeking treatment for opioid use. This is part of a broader strategy to take on the opioid and overdose epidemic, which includes expanding access to addiction treatment. The confidential \[…\] The post New Helpline Connects Californians… ## [As Mayor of California’s Largest Coastal City, Mayor Bass Demands NOAA Uphold California’s Authority to Protect Its Coastline from Offshore Drilling](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/26/protect-coastline-from-off-shore-drilling/77131) _2026-08-26 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass is demanding that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA uphold California’s federally approved authority to protect its coastline and weigh in on activities that could threaten its coastal resources, including offshore oil and gas development. Mayor Bass submitted a letter to NOAA opposing any effort to \[…\] The post As Mayor of California’s… ## [Meta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement in Landmark Teen Social Media Addiction Trial](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/26/social-media-addiction-trial/77128) _2026-08-26 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ OAKLAND — On Aug. 26, The Associated Press or AP reported that Meta agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by 47 states. The settlement resolved a \[…\] The post Meta Agrees to $17 Billion Settlement in Landmark Teen Social Media… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QbJQlB9Y0s2s) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [photos from the edge 39 – Paris Of The Streets](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/paris-of-the-streets/77125) _2026-08-25 · David Bacon · (untitled)_ Photographs by David Bacon Paris at one time was the most photographed city in the world. The boy with the bread loaves. The man jumping the puddle. The kiss in front of city hall. And then, after the war, confronting the collaborators. People love Paris because its Popular Front stood against fascism, and then \[…\] The post photos from the edge 39 – Paris Of The Streets appeared first on . ## [Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Launches Voter Outreach Ahead of 2026 General Election](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/2026-general-election/77123) _2026-08-25 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the mailing of voter outreach materials to millions of registered voters across the County as part of voter education efforts for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Approximately 4.8 million registered voters will receive a voter outreach postcard providing key information about \[…\] The post… ## [California Intends to Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Attack on Voting](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/attack-on-voting/77121) _2026-08-25 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 24 responded to the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to pursue its Executive Order related to mail-in ballots. This ruling comes as legislation the Governor announced earlier this summer is now moving in the California Legislature. “The Supreme Court just let the Trump administration move ahead \[…\] The post California Intends to Sue Trump… ## [Arts Council for Long Beach Dancing in the Streets 50th Anniversary Celebration at State of the Arts.](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/50th-anniversary-special/77118) _2026-08-25 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ Join the 50th anniversary celebration at State of the Arts. This year will be made even more special by inviting artists in the Arts Council registry and students to take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free VIP ticket offer. A limited number of BOGO tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to \[…\] The post Arts Council for Long Beach Dancing in the Streets 50th… ## [Seeking Public Comment: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for Curb Ramps and Sidewalks](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/ada-self-evaluation-plan/77114) _2026-08-25 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ The Port of Long Beach wants to hear from you regarding accessibility barriers in the right of way within the Port of Long Beach for an upcoming ADA assessment. Take the survey regarding accessibility within the port: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/polb-ada-survey-2026 Time: 6 p.m., Aug.31, PT Details: Webinar registration, https://tinyurl.com/right-of-way-assessment The post Seeking Public… ## [Mayor Bass Celebrates Completion of Vision Theater Restoration in Leimert Park](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/25/vision-theater/77110) _2026-08-25 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass, joined by Councilmember Heather Hutt, community members, and artists, celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the historic return of the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park last week. After being closed for more than 15 years, Mayor Bass was joined by more than 500 community members, arts \[…\] The post Mayor Bass Celebrates Completion of Vision… ## [Is LA History Repeating Itself?: Progressive Socialism of the Early 1900s Returns](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/progressive-socialism-returns/77024) _2026-08-20 · James Preston Allen · (untitled)_ The second decade of the 20th Century was a cauldron of reform and social upheaval. President Teddy Roosevelt initiated many reforms that are still with the nation today- like the Food and Drug Administration that he created after reading Upton Sinclair’s book “The Jungle” about the sordid conditions in the meatpacking industry. He then created \[…\] The post Is LA History Repeating Itself?:… ## [Older Adults Should Go ‘Back-To-School’ Too: Psychologists Say Continued Learning Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/prevent-cognitive-decline/77027) _2026-08-20 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ By Hannah G. Morris, Columnist As many children and young adults head back to school, scholars of psychology say that adults should keep learning too. Continued learning opportunities, whether academic or creative, offer a significant mental fitness advantage as people age. And in the Los Angeles Harbor Area, such opportunities are plenty, ranging from art \[…\] The post Older Adults Should Go… ## [“One Mass Shooting A Day”: Ports New Agreement Doesn’t Change The Daily Cost Of Port Pollution](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/daily-cost-of-port-pollution/77029) _2026-08-20 · Paul Rosenberg · (untitled)_ The Port of LA was proud of approving a new addendum to its cooperative agreement with the Air Quality Management District \[AQMD\] on Aug 14. Its press release featured Mayor Karen Bass calling it “another bold, historic step toward putting sustainability at the forefront of everything we do at the Port of Los Angeles.” But \[…\] The post “One Mass Shooting A Day”: Ports New Agreement Doesn’t Change… ## [Driven by the Wind: Displaced Ukrainian Sailor Finds Her Course in San Pedro](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/driven-by-wind/77049) _2026-08-20 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ By Cris Miller, Columnist It takes a lot to be an individual representing a country. All countries require dedication to get to an international level. In the summer of 2019, the White House delayed roughly $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine, which was approved by Congress to assist in resisting the Russian attack on \[…\] The post Driven by the Wind: Displaced Ukrainian Sailor Finds Her… ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R5OtGSytEPcg) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [‘Keep Your Hands Off’: Californians Rally to Defend Coastal Commission](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/californians-defend-coastal-commission/77038) _2026-08-20 · Mark Friedman · (untitled)_ When the Trump administration’s Department of Commerce ordered a review of California’s oversight of coastal resources involving industrial uses such as offshore oil production, rocket testing and desalination, more than 300 people turned out Aug. 10 to tell the administration to keep its hands off. Since 1972, California has preserved, protected, developed and, where \[…\] The post ‘Keep Your Hands… ## [What Does it Take for Voters to Support Progressive Candidates](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/what-does-it-take/77022) _2026-08-20 · Lyn Jensen · (untitled)_ For a long time, we’ve heard that if only people had information about progressive, left-of-center candidates, the majority of voters would support them. Now, though, everybody has an iPhone, and everybody surfs the internet. You can no longer blame people getting inadequate information about candidates for why more than 77 million people voted for Trump \[…\] The post What Does it Take for Voters… ## [Random Happening: Micro Gallery Debut: ‘gallery a’ featuring works by Ashley Tesfamariam](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/micro-gallery-debut/77063) _2026-08-20 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ Join the debut of ‘gallery a’, Angels Gate Cultural Center’s new micro exhibition space. Modeled after neighborhood mini libraries, this free-standing art gallery is located outside of Building A, AGCC’s gallery and offices. ‘gallery a’ features the work of local, emerging, and underrepresented artists showing small but mighty works. ‘gallery a’ will host its \[…\] The post Random Happening: Micro… ## [Dodson Alum Alyssa Grace Proffitt Rises on Charts With ‘bloodstream’](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/grace-proffitt-rises/77012) _2026-08-20 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ By Hannah G. Morris, Columnist Alyssa Grace Proffitt, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and former Dodson Middle School student, is rising in the music charts with her hit song bloodstream. The young folk-pop artist has a sizable and quickly growing fan base, with nearly 6.4 million monthly listeners on popular music streaming platform Spotify. However, her fame \[…\] The post Dodson Alum Alyssa Grace… ## [Iced, Hot or Mushroom-Infused, Smart Drip Wants Coffee Your Way](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/smart-drip/77016) _2026-08-20 · Terelle Jerricks · (untitled)_ Earlier this month, I saw firsthand how far iced coffee enthusiasts will go for their fix. The last time was when a friend sold iced coffee from her apartment during 100-plus-degree weather. Neighbors and customers in cars rang the doorbell every 10 minutes, seemingly driven entirely by word of mouth. Smart Drip Coffee gave me \[…\] The post Iced, Hot or Mushroom-Infused, Smart Drip Wants Coffee… ## [Brunch Around the Harbor: Reef, Think Prime and Neon Sun Offer Something Different](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/08/20/brunch-around-the-harbor/77019) _2026-08-20 · Reporters Desk · (untitled)_ By Gretchen Williams, Columnist The Reef on the Water opened in 1958 as the flagship of David Tallichet’s Specialty Restaurant empire. Ports O’ Call on the Main Channel in San Pedro was another of Tallichet’s themed restaurants. Later restaurants took advantage of spectacular waterfront locations. Tallichet had been an accomplished pilot during World War II \[…\] The post Brunch Around the Harbor:…