Long Beach’s Veterans Day celebration will return to Houghton Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
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‘I don’t know what we’re going to do.’ Californians fear loss of food aid as shutdown drags on
More than five million low-income Californians — including 93,000 Long Beach residents — are expected to lose their CalFresh food assistance benefits starting Saturday. States are suing the Trump administration to reinstate aid.
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Convicted killer confesses to 3 cold-case gang murders, LBPD says
The unsolved slayings stretched back as far as 2004, according to the department.
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Neighbors say they’re tired of brawls, rowdy students outside Wilson High School
Two large fights just outside campus have them pressing the school board and superintendent for answers.
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Groups spent $26 million to sway voters over Prop. 50, more than any ballot measure in state history
As election day approaches, nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have spent nearly $26 million on ads and other communications in an effort to convince voters to support or oppose Prop. 50 – the most of any ballot measure in recent state history.
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Authorities identify man killed in crash on 405 Freeway in Long Beach
The CHP released new details about the wreck on Friday, saying a 69-year-old driver suddenly veered across the freeway, crashing into a Tesla in the far left lane.
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Teddy Bear Clinic at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital helps ease medical fears for young patients and siblings
In a heartwarming effort to ease the medical fears of young patients, children at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital recently stepped into the role of caregiver during a special Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Program. This event transformed the clinical experience into a playful and educational adventure, helping young […]
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Suspect arrested in deadly shooting of homeless man under 91 Freeway, Long Beach police say
Police did not disclose how detectives identified the suspected shooter or what may have motivated the killing.
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Theater News: Neil Simon comedy opens this weekend; Alanis Morissette musical arrives next weekend
Long Beach is lucky. We have a comedy and a musical opening in local theaters in November, one by a Tony Award-winning playwright and the other by a Grammy Award-winning musician.
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City opens long-awaited homeless shelter at former motel in North Long Beach
The $23 million project took longer than expected after the city discovered mold, faulty plumbing and other major structural problems at the motel they purchased.