John Solomon, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary School, has denied sending the message, saying his phone was hacked; a union committee said that claim stretched credulity.
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Long Beach politicians stand with Epstein sex trafficking survivor, demand full release of files
Rep. Robert Garcia has been one of the loudest voices demanding the government reveal everything it knows about Jeffrey Epstein. On Monday, a Long Beach woman who testified against Epstein joined him in keeping up the pressure.
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Murder of homeless man in Lincoln Park was ‘seemingly unprovoked,’ police say in court records
Police describe the gunman riding up on a bicycle, firing the deadly shot and riding off in the middle of the afternoon on Aug. 28.
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What a government shutdown will mean for Californians, from Social Security to national parks
Social Security and Medicare benefits will keep flowing in a government shutdown, but federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services.
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Long Beach pays millions to clean LA’s downstream trash; officials say it’s at a ‘critical juncture’
The sheer tonnage of rubbish on local beaches spiked in recent years. Now, complaints about being L.A. County’s de facto dumping ground are getting louder.
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‘Hold the Line’ protesters join hands in Long Beach, other coastal cities to support Prop. 50, oppose Trump
The demonstrations took aim at the Trump administration’s policies and showed support for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan to counteract similar gerrymandering in Texas.
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Video shows robber casually strolled away after escaping 12-hour SWAT standoff, shop owner says
Police thought they had him cornered in a 7-Eleven, but he waited them out — and plundered the till at a nearby pizza shop before leaving, the owner said.
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Long Beach Cancer League raises $225,000 at annual gala to benefit Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The Long Beach Cancer League—a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer awareness, research, and psychosocial services—successfully raised more than $225,000 at its annual gala, this year with the western theme of Sundance Soiree. The gala attracted more than 250 guests who enjoyed live and silent auctions, lively casino games, and a wine/whiskey pull. […]
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New restaurant Nigel’s is an explosion of pink, champagne and waterfront fun to rival Miami
What started by as a boat rental business grew into a veritable pastel palace by the sea.
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Long Beach has sent cease-and-desist letters to 161 street vendors, seized food dozens of times
Updated data shows the city is steadily impounding more equipment and issuing more citations since it began penalizing vendors without permits.