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Long Beach Pride, a joyful parade meets outrage over canceled festival

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Long Beach Pride, a joyful parade meets outrage over canceled festival

Hundreds of spectators gathered along Ocean Boulevard dressed in rainbow tutus, dresses and shirts, whooping and waving as the Long Beach Pride parade rolled past Sunday morning. Mayor Rex Richardson, wearing a rainbow lei and holding a Pride flag, marched down the street with gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra as Bad Bunny’s “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” rang out. … Read more

A Trip to India Changed How I Parent My Toddler

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A Trip to India Changed How I Parent My Toddler

Six months postpartum, I collapsed on the floor after work, exhausted from eczema-driven nighttime wake-ups and the thought of another day. After third-degree tearing, iron infusions, and mood struggles, I was running on empty. Loading audio narration… As my son’s first birthday neared, nights slowly improved, but daytime exhaustion ramped up as his mobility increased. … Read more