News Assistant/Reporter

Christina Merino

Christina Merino received her bachelors degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach in May 2022. She worked as opinions editor and arts & life assistant at the Daily Forty-Niner, tha campus newspaper. She also got an associate degree in communication studies at Antelope Valley College. She is an avid concert goer and likes to explore new places and eateries in the area.

The youngest of six children, the popular comic was raised by a single mother in Long Beach

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Long Beach’s Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias receives Key to the City

June 19, 2024 at 8:28 a.m.

The youngest of six children, the popular comic was raised by a single mother in Long Beach

The Big Bang on the Bay, a massively popular fireworks show that takes place annually over the water in Long Beach, won't take place this year.

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Long Beach’s annual July 3rd fireworks show canceled because of permitting issue

June 7, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

The Big Bang on the Bay, a massively popular fireworks show that takes place annually over the water in Long Beach, won't take place this year.

Former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict — on all 34 felony charges in his hush money trial — makes him the first former or sitting president ever convicted of a crime.

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Trump's guilty verdict elicits strong reactions from Southern California lawmakers

June 7, 2024 at 7:18 a.m.

Former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict — on all 34 felony charges in his hush money trial — makes him the first former or sitting president ever convicted of a...

The ninth annual LA Fleet Week started early Friday morning, May 24, with hundreds ready to visit USS Carl Vinson and more throughout the day.

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Hundreds kick off Day 1 of LA Fleet Week, with much more to come this weekend

May 24, 2024 at 6:05 p.m.

The ninth annual LA Fleet Week started early Friday morning, May 24, with hundreds ready to visit USS Carl Vinson and more throughout the day.

Students from across the Cal State University system marched to the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach on Tuesday, May 21.

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Pro-Palestine protesters rally at CSU headquarters to demand university system divests from Israel

May 22, 2024 at 7:40 a.m.

Students from across the Cal State University system marched to the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach on Tuesday, May 21.

We sat down with Vice Mayor Cindy Allen, who led efforts to have the city organize this year's Long Beach Pride Parade.

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Q&A: Vice Mayor Cindy Allen talks about Long Beach hosting 2024 Pride Parade

May 13, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

We sat down with Vice Mayor Cindy Allen, who led efforts to have the city organize this year's Long Beach Pride Parade.

LBCC culinary arts students have spent Grand Prix weekend getting experience working in a food truck.

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Food truck operated by LBCC students dishes up banh mi at Grand Prix of Long Beach

April 21, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.

LBCC culinary arts students have spent Grand Prix weekend getting experience working in a food truck.

The 49th Grand Prix of Long Beach will come to a close on Sunday, April 21. Here's what to expect.

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Scott Dixon wins thrilling Grand Prix of Long Beach in climax to three-day party

May 20, 2024 at 8:19 p.m.

The 49th Grand Prix of Long Beach will come to a close on Sunday, April 21. Here's what to expect.

Instead of the typical rock theme, this year’s Saturday night concert at the Grand Prix had a country kick to it.

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Grand Prix of Long Beach’s second day closes out with all-star country jam

April 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m.

Instead of the typical rock theme, this year’s Saturday night concert at the Grand Prix had a country kick to it.

For the first time, the Grand Prix of Long Beach will feature an advanced simulated racing tournament for fans. Here's what to know.

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Want to know what driving the Grand Prix of Long Beach track is like? Now you can — sort of

April 19, 2024 at 8:01 a.m.

For the first time, the Grand Prix of Long Beach will feature an advanced simulated racing tournament for fans. Here's what to know.

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