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.
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A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill
Long Beach Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal wants to give school administrators the authority to suspend students for cyberbullying after his daughter was sent a swastika in social media. Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?
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Police arrest murder suspect after vehicle pursuit, SWAT search near Long Beach City College
When police spotted a vehicle they believed was connected to the slaying, the driver led them on a pursuit that ended near Chittick Field, according to the LBPD.
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City Council to vote on a rarity: building affordable housing in wealthier areas of Long Beach
Long Beach leaders on Tuesday will consider decisions related to two different affordable housing projects that share a unique quality: They are both located in affluent areas of the city.
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People with sensory needs can get a moment of calm — even in emergencies — in this new city vehicle
Long Beach is trying to better accommodate people with sensory needs during high-stress situations like emergencies and natural disasters.
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Police surround car, evacuate McDonald’s at Del Amo and Long Beach Boulevard
Police were negotiating with a man suspected of violating a restraining order.
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Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects and the FDA requires that bakers include it in enriched bread. California could extend the mandate to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour.
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It’s Grand Prix week. Here’s where to expect road closures
The races officially begin Friday, April 19, but road closures will start Wednesday and continue through Monday to accommodate the crowds, parking and event lineup.
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Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it?
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.