In one case, police said, a robber reached over the counter and stole the cash register.
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Man riding in stolen vehicle wounded in shooting, Long Beach police say; driver flees
Police said the gunfire was reported near Sixth Street and Magnolia Avenue around 7:55 a.m.
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Longtime 4th Street boutique Twig & Willow will close next month, owner says
Karen Quimby, who started Twig & Willow 15 years ago, said she’s been waiting on a pandemic-era tax credit to try to keep the store afloat. Her Bixby Knolls location will stay open.
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Missing 16-year-old girl believed to be in Long Beach area
Her family has been looking for her for nearly two months, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Long Beach to host Memorial Day sunset ceremony honoring service members who have died
The public is invited to the free event Sunday evening to honor the memory of military service members who have died and to commemorate Long Beach’s 90-year history as a Naval city.
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Metro wants more police officers riding trains amid spike in high-profile crime
The current strategy, with three different police agencies patrolling different parts of the system “simply isn’t working,” one Metro board member said.
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Long Beach unveils plan for its new LGBTQ+ district on Broadway
Whimsical lighting, dozens of new trees and historical plaques emphasizing the area’s legacy as a “Gay Mecca” are all in the works.
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DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday night in Long Beach
Operations like this are intended to deter impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel.
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Tons of smoked meats, whiskey tastings and music: The Long Beach BBQ Festival is Saturday
Get ready for a “barbecue paradise” at the Shoreline Aquatic Park from noon to 9 p.m. this Saturday.