At a preliminary court hearing, police also testified that she ran a red light and admitted to drinking more than a bottle of wine.
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Another traffic headache in the port: Damaged sign jams up Vincent Thomas Bridge
If your commute takes you through the port, we’re sorry. We’ve got more bad news for you.
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Wary of the heat, organizers move up Long Beach Marathon start time
It’s expected to be unseasonably warm when thousands of runners hit the streets. Here’s what to expect and where to look out for road closures.
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Newsom declares Norwalk in violation of state housing requirements
The decision to cut Norwalk off from state homelessness and housing aid comes after the city enacted a moratorium on shelters.
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Peruvian food truck beloved by SpaceX employees opens storefront in Long Beach
Alli Kaphiy is a sandwich and coffee shop run by a family who makes everything from scratch. They even travel to Peru to bring back staple ingredients.
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California collects millions in stolen wages, but can’t find many workers to pay them
The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a John Denver tribute and a symphony experience for kids
Ever been to an “instrument petting zoo”? There’s also a Shakespeare poetry festival and a performance by jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold.
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Passenger traffic spikes at Long Beach Airport, breaking pre-pandemic records for summer travel
More than 1.1 million travelers flocked to LGB this summer, outpacing industry growth, according to airport officials.
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State investigates food bank’s use of government funds amid dueling accusations of corruption
The Foodbank of Southern California — a multi-million dollar nonprofit — closed abruptly last week when CHP officers swept through its Long Beach facility.
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Firefighters battle blaze in vacant building near Downtown Long Beach
Complicating their job, crews reported there may be a gas leak in or around the building.