Arts & Culture

• obituary

November 12, 2018

Comic book genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man creator, dies at 95

by The Associated Press    in Arts & Culture

Lee cut the ribbon at the inaugural Long Beach Comic Con in 2009, when then-councilman Robert Garcia read a proclamation declaring Oct. 2 Stan Lee Day.

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News

• California fires

November 12, 2018

Some Southern California fire evacuations lifted

by The Associated Press    in News

Repopulation of some neighborhoods and the reopening of U.S. 101 west of Los Angeles began late Sunday, marking positive developments even though forecasts called for continuing critical fire weather conditions.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 11, 2018

Dana Rohrabacher loses OC seat to real estate executive

by The Associated Press    in Politics

Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a one-time speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan who later became Russia's leading defender on Capitol Hill and an outspoken advocate for legalized marijuana, was defeated Saturday.

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News

• Wildfires
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November 11, 2018

Deadly wildfires continue to burn as crews brace for renewed winds

by The Associated Press    in News

Los Angeles County fire Chief Daryl Osby said Saturday that firefighters told him they were working in the toughest, most extreme conditions they had seen in their lives on Friday night.

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Crime

• indictment

November 9, 2018

Husband of Lakewood congresswoman indicted on theft charges

by The Associated Press    in Crime

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez's husband faces theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly using an energy company's account as a secret slush fund.

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Immigration

• asylum

November 8, 2018

New Trump administration rules seek to restrict asylum seekers at the border

by The Associated Press    in Immigration

The Trump administration is seeking to deny asylum to migrants caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

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Immigration

• DACA

November 8, 2018

DACA immigrant program cannot immediately end, appeals court rules

by The Associated Press    in Immigration

A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump cannot immediately end an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation.

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News

• Thousand Oaks

November 8, 2018

13 dead including gunman in shooting at Ventura County bar

by The Associated Press    in News

A hooded gunman wearing all black opened fire at a country dance bar holding a weekly "college night" in Thousand Oaks.

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Politics

• Election 2018

November 7, 2018

Ricardo Lara takes slight lead in race for insurance commissioner

by The Associated Press    in Politics

If Lara is successful, it could set off a scramble among Long Beach politicos for his seat in the State Legislature.

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Crime

• kidnapping

November 2, 2018

Bus riders headed to Halloween event think they’re being kidnapped, but the driver was just lost, police say

by Jeremiah Dobruck and The Associated Press    in Crime

Passengers started jumping out of windows and emergency exits when the bus headed the wrong way and wouldn't stop.

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