In push to clean them up, researchers warn of many uncapped oil wells near schools, parks, homes in Long Beach
Even when idle, the wells are known to emit harmful pollutants. Environmentalists mapped them in an effort get them capped.
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California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states
The grants targeted help fund public health workforce and disease monitoring. Ending these grants could result in layoffs and worse health outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Thieves repeatedly steal tools, supplies from farm that teaches youth with disabilities how to garden
The urban farm near the Los Angeles River has had to recover from repeated break-ins that cost it tens of thousands of dollars.
Hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist turns himself in, Long Beach police say
After his arrest, he was held on $50,000 bail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
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Theater News: Something for everyone at Long Beach theaters this month
There’s a murder-mystery, Shakespearean tragedy, a spiritual drama, a musical comedy, an inspirational musical masterpiece, and a bawdy, gender-bending political play.
In flurry of new laws, the state is taking power from cities that block housing
How has a raft of new legislation affected Long Beach’s housing supply?
