The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand on the issue.
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Long Beach police fatally shoot person they say refused to drop gun in Cambodia Town area
Police said he refused to drop a handgun after officers approached him in MacArthur Park.
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20-year-old woman charged in killing of veteran gardening outside his North Long Beach home
She is the fifth person charged in connection to the death of Mario Morales-Moreno, who police said appears to have been a bystander killed in a gang-related shooting.
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Democrats kill California homeless camp ban, again
A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — and it’s not all Grand Prix-related
Do you want just a taste of revving engines and screeching tires? Then you should check out the free Thunder Thursday. If you’d rather get away and relax in nature, we’ve got a plan for that too.
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Affordable housing projects near the Traffic Circle and in Cal Heights move forward
City officials said Long Beach has a moral, ethical and legal obligation to build more affordable housing in these wealthier areas.
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LASD warns of ‘brazen’ beauty supply thefts after arrest at Lakewood Center Mall
Sheriff’s Department officials said the suspect assaulted a deputy who was breaking up the theft at the Ulta Beauty cosmetics store.
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Jury deadlocks in trial of ex-LBUSD safety officer charged with murdering 18-year-old
The panel split 7-5 — with the majority favoring a murder conviction and the other five opting for voluntary manslaughter.
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Thursday is the deadline to apply to borrow an e-bike from Long Beach’s new lending program
So far, Long Beach has gotten 709 applications.
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Misdemeanor charges filed against man accused of destroying art gallery in DUI crash
The driver also refused to take a blood-alcohol test, according to authorities, something the DMV says automatically results in a one-year suspension of your license.