Summer is in full swing this weekend with lots of outdoor festivals, performances and movie screenings.
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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.
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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.
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Man arrested in deadly shooting of Long Beach woman; domestic violence suspected
Police said the two were dating.
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18-year-old Poly grad who planned to join Marines killed while bicycling in Signal Hill
His family is looking for witnesses and asking for help raising money for his burial.
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Video shows LBPD officer shoot fleeing gunman who’d just attacked someone
Body camera video shows the gunman dropping a firearm during the foot chase — moments before the officer shoots him. A use-of-force expert said more evidence is needed to determine if the shooting was justified or not.
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New sales tax to fund homeless services will be on the November ballot, county supervisors decide
The measure was backed by 80 organizations, including local homelessness service providers. If it passes, sales taxes could reach as high as 10.75% in some cities — including Long Beach.
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In State of the State, Gavin Newsom warns that dark forces are threatening California
The governor posts a pre-recorded State of the State speech online and fulfills his duty by sending a text of his remarks to the Legislature. He emphasizes how California is standing up against threats to the state’s success: pluralism, innovation and diversity.