Long Beach sued the former owner of Restauration to collect on unpaid debts — so she countersued, accusing them of unfairly destroying her business.
Posted inHealth
LA County to eliminate $500 million in medical debt for thousands of residents
150,000 residents across L.A. County will soon have their medical debt cleared, and thousands more will be notified in the coming month of similar news.
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Thieves stole a truckload of toys from Long Beach’s Hood Santa. He needs help collecting more
Tito Rodriguez has been giving away toys to Long Beach kids in need for more than a decade, earning him the nickname Hood Santa. After a major theft this year, he’s putting out a call for help.
Posted inTrade & Transportation
Construction at Long Beach Airport expected to make traffic worse during extra busy holiday seasons
The sidewalk in front of the terminal and a portion of the drop-off area will be shut down even as 170,000 travelers crowd through the airport.
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She saw both sides of the justice system; as a new deputy prosecutor, she wants to make it better
A relative’s wrongful conviction and gang threats against her parents both shaped Citlalli Vazquez’s view of the justice system. Now she’ll try to shape it herself.
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California new laws for 2025: Cannabis cafes and entertainment zones
The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.
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Brush fire chars more than a dozen palm trees along 2nd Street in East Long Beach
Drivers passing by could see the flames burning just off the roadway at Second Street and Studebaker Road.
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75-year-old woman fatally struck by car after falling in crosswalk, Long Beach police say
Police said a driver was turning left onto Long Beach Boulevard from Greenleaf Boulevard when they hit the 75-year-old.
Posted inHealth
California offering vouchers of up to $2,000 for residents to buy e-bikes
People under certain income thresholds can get the vouchers, which the state says will help reduce emissions.
Posted inCrime
Drunk driver gets 4 years in prison for high-speed crash that killed Long Beach grandfather
Rodger Watkins’ family was frustrated by the short prison term. The judge told them she knows the penalty doesn’t bring justice: “The only thing I’m bringing today is closure.”