| Long Beach is a city in the southern part of the state of California. Nationally, the city ranks thirty-eighth with a population of 493,000. The climate is warm with winter low temperatures of around 46 degrees and summer highs averaging in the mid 80s. Median family income is about $40,000. With over eight thousand employees, the Long Beach School District is the area's largest employer. The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest shipping port facilities in the world. Long Beach Transit provides public transportation. The area is served by the Long Beach Airport. Main highways in the area include Intertate I-5, I-710, SR 1, I-605, SR 103, and SR 47. The area is busy in the film industry. Educational institutions include California State University, Long Beach, DeVry University, and Long Beach City College. The main local newspaper is the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Area attractions include the Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach Sports Arena, and the East Village Arts District as well as festivals at the Aquarium of the Pacific. |
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