Jurors could acquit the fired school safety officer or convict him or murder or manslaughter for the Sept. 27, 2021, shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez.
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Small earthquake gives Long Beach a light jolt
The USGS reported a preliminary magnitude of 2.6 and showed the epicenter was near the Traffic Circle.
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Long Beach leaders hope to spur activism at first-ever Youth Day
The event on May 4 will include a number of activities for youth age 13 to 26, including a job and resource fair.
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Review: L’antica Pizzeria lives up to the hype
One of Second Street’s most anticipated restaurants had a high bar to clear. It’s worth the wait.
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An orphaned otter pup has a new surrogate mom at the Aquarium of the Pacific
The baby will learn skills like foraging and grooming from her stand-in mom, Millie, before being released back into the wild.
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Long Beach man’s burned body found on roadside in Orange County, police say
Police want to speak with anyone who was driving through the area around the time of the crime.
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Be prepared for traffic: Two lanes to close at Long Beach Airport drop-off area
Airport officials advised travelers to arrive at the drop-off and pick-up area in front of the terminal 90 minutes before their flight time, especially for morning flights.
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Men charged with murdering veteran outside his Long Beach home could face life in prison
Police have said they don’t believe the man was the intended target. Today, prosecutors said the accused killers were shooting at four other people.
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Racist, antisemitic graffiti prompts warnings about a rise in hate incidents across Long Beach
Councilmember Megan Kerr said she was disheartened by an “increase in hate incidents” across the city.
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Long Beach will study whether to allow e-scooters on beach bike path
The idea sparked strong opinions from residents — and council members — on both sides of the issue.