California’s goal was to help 2,000 seriously mentally ill people by the end of this year, but data shows fewer than 600 petitions have been filed.
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Collaborative for local seniors needs your support
The Long Beach Aging Services Collaborative will need support from the community or local foundations to keep the momentum of this growing network moving forward.
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Vons in Bixby Knolls to close early next year, company says
The grocery store on Atlantic Avenue near 45th Street is slated to close in February.
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Off-duty lifeguard battalion chief pulls 3 people to safety after truck crashes into flood channel
Scott Dixon jumped into the water after seeing the pickup truck plummet into the channel along Studebaker Road.
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Toy time: How to help kids in need this Christmas
Organizations throughout the city are doing their best to make sure everyone is fed and has a gift under the tree. Here’s how you can help.
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Woman found dead in brush fire along San Gabriel River, Long Beach police say
Police said they’re still trying to determine the circumstances around her death, and they’re looking for any possible suspects.
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LBPD releases video showing portions of deadly police shooting outside Long Beach church
The 17-minute video provides the closest view yet of officers’ actions during an hours-long standoff that ended in a shootout.
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Long Beach will pay $450,000 to settle lawsuit alleging officer sideswiped motorcyclist
The officer suddenly changed lanes on a freeway on-ramp, sending the motorcyclist tumbling to the asphalt, according to the lawsuit.
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In State of Business speech, mayor says Long Beach’s identity lies in entertainment
It’s an “economic imperative” that Long Beach find its footing as a burgeoning entertainment hub, the mayor said.
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Long Beach ranked among the top U.S. cities for boutique shopping
Shops like Hobo Jane Boutique on Fourth Street and MAKE Collectives in the East Village make Long Beach a small-business-shoppers dream, according to a new ranking.