Leaders are considering major changes to how the city hires classified workers — an issue that has stirred fears that favoritism and secrecy will cloud decisions over who is offered a job at City Hall.
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Long Beach police pull people from flaming car after fiery crash on 710 Freeway
“This tragic event highlights a nationwide trend in which juveniles are stealing vehicles and driving recklessly,” LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish said in a statement.
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Shootings and murders are both on the rise in Long Beach
The city averaged nearly one shooting per day during the first four months of the year.
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Long Beach Pride is this weekend; here’s what you need to know
After two years of celebrating Pride in the summer, Long Beach’s second-largest citywide event — the Pride festival and parade — will be held this weekend, returning to its May roots.
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Should California be able to require sobriety in homeless housing?
Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current ‘housing first’ law.
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Man in crowd assaults officer after police detain DJ on 2nd Street, LBPD says
Police said they arrested the assault suspect and cited the DJ for playing loud music outside a business on Second Street.
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20-year-old woman shot to death on Long Beach sidewalk, police say; motive unknown
No arrests have been made. Police said the shooter drove off before officers arrived.
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Suspected DUI driver kills 17-year-old before crashing into apartment building, LBPD says
Police believe a speeding, intoxicated driver tried to flee the scene after crashing into a boy riding a scooter near Orange Avenue and South Street.
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Big cuts, no new taxes: Gov. Newsom’s plan to fix California’s budget deficit
Gavin Newsom proposes a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He says that core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected.
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Video: Local food, live music and a beer garden at the Queen Mary’s first monthly night market
We decided to check out the Queen Mary’s first night market this summer. You can catch the next one on June 6.