The DA has filed felony theft and robbery charges against a woman already facing 34 misdemeanors for allegedly shoplifting over and over.
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City charter changes would overhaul hiring; here’s what you need to know
One of the changes to the city charter has been hotly debated for months; the other, which would shift hiring processes in the Harbor Department and change term lengths for two city commissions, has drawn far less notice.
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CSULB sophomore wants to inspire girls to ‘Be Ballers 2’ with free basketball camp
Lauren Cummings, a guard on the women’s basketball team, has been able to offer the camps free of charge by raising money through name, image and likeness deals now allowed for college student-athletes.
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Long Beach politicians condemn political violence after Trump is wounded at rally
“Violence against elected officials and candidates should not be tolerated as common place in our democracy,” Mayor Rex Richardson said. “Regardless of views, everyone has the right to campaign or express their opinions without fear.”
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Triathletes next week will get to race the same course as 2028 Olympians
Organizers say they are anticipating double the number of participants compared to previous events.
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Sprouts grocer plans to open first Long Beach store at the Traffic Circle
The store would replace a shuttered Staples office supplies location in a commercial center at 4600 E. Pacific Coast Highway near Ximeno Avenue.
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Singer John Legend visits Long Beach to celebrate first pet food pantry for homeless
Legend said that too often, homeless individuals are seen as eyesores or a nuisance. “But they’re human beings who need love and care and all the help we can give them,” he said.
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Long Beach to host at least 8 Olympics events in 2028, including the triathlon, water polo and more
Long Beach is getting more events than previously announced, including canoe sprint at Marine Stadium and marathon swimming along the waterfront.
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Heroes among us: A magical visit from AFutureSuperHero and Friends brightens halls of children’s hospital
MemorialCare’s Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach received a special visit from the nonprofit organization, AFutureSuperHero and Friends, on Saturday, June 22. Dedicated to spreading joy to hospitalized children, AFutureSuperHero and Friends made bedside visits and delivered toys to Miller Children’s & Women’s pediatric patients during their grand tour across all 50 states this […]
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After partying, fireworks and crime, LBPD cracks down on late-night use of the beach
Officers have recently been sweeping away campers on the sand and forcing drivers to leave the Junipero Beach parking lot when it closes.