Snoop will be carrying the Olympic torch on one of its last legs, and he’ll stick around as a special correspondent during NBC’s primetime coverage
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Crime is rising at LA Metro. Is a new police force the answer?
California public transit agencies are trying to lure back riders by improving safety. Metro’s decision to create its own public safety department is a major test.
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Long Beach breaks ground on latest affordable housing project as it tries to ramp up production
The six-story apartment complex coming to Central Long Beach is expected to be finished in about two years.
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Gelson’s opens rooftop bar in Long Beach
The grocery store near Second Street and PCH already had a downstairs wine bar and recently added an open-air alehouse.
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Democrats run the California Capitol. When the party backs a bill, lawmakers pay attention
The California Democratic Party’s primary function is electing candidates. Lately, it’s become a lobbying powerhouse, taking positions on dozens of bills. The party usually gets its way.
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Street vendor was killed by stray bullet from gang shooting, police say; 3 suspects arrested
Three men have been arrested on suspicion committing the “unacceptable” crime, Long Beach Chief of Police Wally Hebeish announced Monday.
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Ransomware attack shuts down local courts
The attack was believed to be unrelated to the CrowdStrike issue that created havoc on computer systems worldwide on Friday, the court said.
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The pandemic couldn’t stop this community chili cook-off; the North Long Beach competition is back
The event was the first since COVID-19 put a three-year pause on the competition.
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Police arrest man accused of following girls off bus, touching them inappropriately
Police said the man is wanted for sexual battery and asked for help finding him.
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Plan for large North Long Beach warehouse approved over neighbors’ objections
Some residents fought the project for years over environmental and traffic concerns. The developer pledged new jobs and hefty investments to boost the local economy.