In the wake of a shooting at a short-term rental three months ago, the city is looking to strengthen punishments for problem landlords and will look at how its own enforcement agencies can be more responsive to nuisance complaints.
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Progressive Democrats say services, not penalties, will cut crime
A group of Democratic legislators outline a package of bills to offer more services to offenders and crime victims. The proposals come during an election year and when Democrats are divided on how to address crime.
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Missing 15-year-old was likely headed to Long Beach; authorities ask for help finding him
“Gabriel hasn’t been seen or heard in over two weeks, raising serious concerns for his safety,” the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children said.
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City Council gives final OK to law authorizing misdemeanor charges to enforce library rules
Pending the mayor’s signature, disruptive patrons who refuse to obey the library’s code of conduct could soon face criminal prosecution.
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California’s most controversial housing law could get a makeover
Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.
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Foster kids miss out on sports and music. A new California plan aims to help them catch up
A new proposal from the Newsom administration would steer more money to foster children with the greatest needs while also setting aside funds for them to pursue their passions.
Posted inCrime
Burglar who knocked on doors while posing as salesman is responsible for at least 25 break-ins, LBPD says
Police said the man hit dozens of homes over the past eight months in Long Beach, Glendale, Los Alamitos, Cerritos and Torrance.
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17-year-old Poly High student dies days after being shot; motive for killing still unknown
Family members said she was walking home from work Tuesday when she was shot. Police said they’re still trying to determine why.
Posted inEducation
‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud
California’s community colleges are reporting a rise in financial aid fraud. In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Schools have given away millions to these scams, and college officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.
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By 2031, Long Beach’s waterfront could look almost unrecognizable. Here’s what’s planned
From potential development around the Queen Mary to the $86 million reconstruction of the Belmont Pier, here are all of the projects slated to transform the Long Beach-San Pedro coastline.