“Long Beach is one of just two places in the world where you see a rocket return home from space on a ship,” Mayor Rex Richardson said.
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Doxxing victims in California may gain right to sue to ‘bring some power back’
A state bill would allow doxxing victims to sue those responsible in civil court for as much as $30,000, plus attorneys’ fees and court costs. Supporters say it’s needed to stem online harassment against LGBTQ residents and others.
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Audit finds $9.2 million in unclaimed recycling refunds sitting unused in city account
The money was from recycling deposits that Long Beach can use on environmental projects, but it was sitting unused because the program’s finances had never been reconciled.
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Lakewood postpones vote on closure of its equestrian center
Many people spoke this week in opposition to closing the facility along the San Gabriel River that offers riding lessons, a petting zoo and boarding services. City staff say the center has lost money, and could be used for passive activities like pickleball.
Posted inCrime
Police find murder suspect when they evict squatters from Long Beach home
A police commander said the home had been an ongoing problem in the neighborhood.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a pirate invasion and a nostalgia market
Summer is in full swing this weekend with lots of outdoor festivals, performances and movie screenings.
Posted inBusiness
Ford will develop its next generation of electric vehicles at new Long Beach campus
Ford plans to open the facility — which will eventually accommodate up to 450 employees — in early 2025.
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County creates pilot program to wipe out $500M in medical debt owed by residents
A study last fall showed as many as one in 10 county residents had crippling medical debt worth a total of $2.9 billion, most of it from unavoidable hospital stays.
Posted inCrime
2 men stabbed when they confront vandalism suspect, Long Beach police say
Police said the men were able to restrain the suspected vandal until officers arrived. The suspect was also stabbed during the struggle, according to the LBDP.
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After rise in catalytic converter thefts, city offers to mark the devices with owner info
Police say that having the devices marked with identifying information helps identify them as stolen so thieves can be arrested and prosecuted.