With earthquakes, tsunamis and flooding as potential threats, the city has a complex web of disasters to prepare for. Officials have kicked off a new planning process with a public survey.
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Suspected rapist arrested after string of sexual assaults against women, girls in Long Beach, police say
Police said the suspected attacker used a gun during several of the assaults. Detectives are looking for more possible victims.
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LBUSD board votes to close Hudson Elementary School next year
Hudson’s closure is the latest symptom of declining enrollment districtwide. The school in West Long Beach has 231 students this year and one teacher per grade.
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NTSB report reveals new details about Catalina plane crash that killed 5 people
The pilot decided to take off even after being told his after-dark departure from the airport was not approved, according to the report.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Veterans Day celebrations and a laser show
North Long Beach’s Veterans Day celebration is getting even bigger this year.
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Return of the Resistance State: What another Trump presidency will mean for California
Expect four more years of combative showdowns between California’s Democratic leadership and a second Trump White House.
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Daryl Supernaw wins another term on City Council, once again defeating Herlinda Chico
The incumbent cruised to a comfortable victory Tuesday night after the electoral rematch.
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Long Beach, LA County voters say yes to local tax measures
A sales tax to fund homeless services, a tax on power plants to shore up Long Beach’s budget and a school bond measure that raises property taxes all held strong leads in early returns.
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With Prop. 36 passing, Long Beach’s city prosecutor sees an opportunity for treatment, not jail
City Prosecutor Doug Haubert has emphasized diverting people away from jail; he says a tough-on-crime proposition will actually help him do that.
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Long Beach election results
Voters swung tougher on crime and favored local tax measures to support homeless services and the city budget.