It has already been an extremely wet rainy season for Long Beach and other areas in the Southern California region.
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Column: New LBPD badge celebrates the original’s 100th year
The original design was done by Los Angeles artist H.H. Hanners, father of LBPD Detective Sgt. George W. Hanners, in 1924, several decades after the department was founded in 1888.
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Beloved Long Beach panadería Gusto Bread is a finalist for prestigious James Beard Award
Gusto Bread has been serving artisan sourdough, savory pastries and innovative pan dulce on Fourth Street since 2020. It is the only Long Beach eatery still in the running for a James Beard Award this year.
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Man accused of carrying out wide-ranging burglary spree could face life in prison
The burglary spree left Long Beach “shaken,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement.
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‘Your house is turned into a crime scene’: Council looks to strengthen laws on short-term rentals
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.