In the final week of session, legislators are debating whether to give more leeway to public school teachers when to report students to law enforcement. Supporters say disabled and students of color are unfairly disciplined, but opponents say school safety is at risk.
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Seal Beach police plan DUI checkpoint for Friday night
Seal Beach police said they’ll be screening drivers from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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Where did the COVID response go wrong? Long Beach leaders give advice for the next pandemic
Local experts helped guide the national conversation Monday about how the U.S. can be better prepared for future health disasters.
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Long Beach police look for driver who tossed gun out window after hit-and-run crash
Police were scouring the area near Broadway and Atlantic Avenue this afternoon.
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It’s hot, so Los Angeles County is keeping its pools open through October
This is the first year that L.A. County pools are open 6-days a week and will remain open through the end of October.
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One person killed in 4-car crash on 405 Freeway in Long Beach
The wreck occurred near Lakewood Boulevard a few minutes before 10 a.m.
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Technically, California won’t delay an oil well protection law — but Newsom axes funding to enforce it
The governor backed off his controversial plan to extend deadlines for oil and gas operators to comply with a new law on wells. But he also wiped out the funding state agencies say they need to hire staff and carry out the regulations.
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2 arrested at DUI checkpoint in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Police said they set up the checkpoint at Seventh Street and Locust Avenue based on data about DUI crashes and citations.
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Metro reports ridership growth, continuing upward trend
Ridership on the Metro transit system grew 8.2% in July compared to the same month last year, with a combined 25,466,384 bus and rail boardings, marking a 20th straight month of year-over-year progress.
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City to give out 40 food carts to street vendors; here’s how to apply
The city is setting aside more than $400,000 to provide the free carts, all of which meet local rules for health and safety.