Advocates say expanding voter registration will help more Black and Latino Californians have a say at the ballot box. But other voter groups say registering to vote should still be voluntary — and they don’t see the bill as an effective way to increase voter diversity.
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Sting operation catches 6 adults who agreed to buy alcohol for minors, LBPD says
Police used underage decoys who would ask for help buying alcohol at local convenience stores, according to the LBPD.
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Port spending on massive rail facility accelerates as construction draws near
The port expects to spend close to half of its total budget on various improvement projects, including $204 million on a new rail facility that has been in the planning and approval stages for 15 years.
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Former Long Beach State coach wins international tennis championship
After coaching men’s tennis for 32 years, Peter Smith, 60, is now traveling the world and representing the U.S. in competitions.
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96-year-old woman tentatively settles lawsuit disputing $25 million gift to CSULB
The suit alleged she was coerced into making a $25 million donation to music education at Cal State Long Beach.
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California’s Black legislators make case for reparations bills while launching statewide tour
California’s Black Legislative Caucus is touring the state to promote reparations bills that address forced prison labor and efforts to improve health, longevity and financial equity. The six-city tour is meant to urge the public to get involved in lobbying lawmakers.
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Long Beach looks to require more affordable housing in wealthy areas
The changes being considered are not only intended to increase affordable housing in general — which the city is required to do — but also to reduce racial and economic segregation throughout the city.
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Police shoot woman who pointed replica handgun at officers, LBPD says
After the gunfire, the woman barricaded herself in her home near 10th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, according to police.
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Man stabbed to death at homeless encampment in Long Beach, police say
Police said an argument escalated into the violence.
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Graduation photos: Educational Partnership High School celebrates class of 2024
LBUSD’s graduation season wrapped up Friday with 165 students from Educational Partnership High School getting their diplomas. Congrats to all 5,065 graduating seniors!