State lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue.
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Get screened for lung cancer for World Lung Cancer Awareness Day
By: Kathryn ‘Kitty’ Campuzano, BSN, RN, OCN, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center In 2024, there will be more than 234,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer causes more deaths than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined, accounting for about […]
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19-year-old charged with murder in North Long Beach shooting
The suspected killer has remained behind bars in lieu of $3 million bail since his arrest, jail records show.
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Will Long Beach heed Newsom’s call to dismantle encampments? City considers ‘adjustments’ to its approach
The governor ordered state agencies to remove homeless encampments from state grounds, but he doesn’t have the authority to demand cities follow suit.
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3 charged in shooting death of longtime Long Beach street vendor
Authorities said Yener Ramirez Miranda was selling corn when he was hit by a stray bullet from a gang shooting. Prosecutors announced charges in the case today.
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Over $30,000 raised for Millikan baseball in honor of volunteer coach killed in boat crash
John Correa mentored many players at Millikan. Friends say his death on July 3 was a huge loss for the baseball community.
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Newsom orders state agencies to clear homeless encampments
Newsom’s executive order mandates that state agencies and departments adopt policies to clear camps on state property. It also encourages local governments to do the same.
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Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
Getting the government to investigate wage theft cases can be “a bureaucratic nightmare,” according to workers’ advocates. They hope a renewed focus on the problem can ease that burden.
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After murder conviction is overturned, killer gets 12 years in prison for Long Beach stabbing
The case was sent back to a Long Beach courtroom after a state appeals panel overturned the murder conviction in a 2-1 ruling last November.
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Jury awards $9 million to disabled tenant who was denied parking at luxury condos
Emma Adams said she fought for years to get a parking spot at the Aqua Towers that would accommodate her car’s retractable wheelchair ramp.