Opponents of Proposition 32 to increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour are running ads focused on the cost of living. Proponents are not reaching out to voters very much. And polls show declining support.
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Man shot during struggle with robber in East Long Beach, police say
The gun went off as the two men were struggling over it, police said.
Posted inThings To Do
Where to watch the World Series (with Dodgers fans) in Long Beach
Now that fans can pack stadiums and bars again, here are the best options in Long Beach to watch the Dodgers’ pursuit of their eighth World Series title, starting at 5:08 p.m. on Friday.
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‘Dexter’ prequel filming around Bixby Park through Monday
Crews could be seen moving vintage furniture into a nearby condo complex for the series set in 1991 Miami.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Halloween pet parade and so many spooky performances
If you want to see actors perform the stories of the dead in a local cemetery or see a musical version of Jekyll and Hyde, this is the weekend for you.
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Port gets $6.8M in federal funding for cybersecurity, drone-detection, other safety measures
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Emergency Management Agency’s Port Security Grant Program.
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Police arrest man with knife after standoff in Downtown Long Beach
A portion of The Promenade was shut down Wednesday morning while police tried to negotiate with the man.
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Homeless man shot to death near Seventh and Alamitos, Long Beach police say
Police are still working to determine a motive for the slaying.
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Slow communication after water main break caused ‘fear, misinformation and distress,’ City Council says
Council members want to know why a warning about possibly contaminated water wasn’t sent out promptly.
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A 710 Freeway lane will close for 2 years, but traffic should be OK, port officials say
The closure is planned to begin in early November as crews begin work on $1.5 billion Port rail project.