Friends on Monday mourned 32-year-old Jeremy Spears, a Long Beach man who, according to police, was gunned down after an incident at a local bar.
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California Latinos take pride in casting ballots in person. ICE at polls could deter that
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly warned, without evidence, that immigration agents could show up at polling sites the way they did at the launch for Proposition 50. Community members and local leaders say those fears are real.
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Long Beach starts giving preference to local applicants for city jobs
The city of Long Beach will begin awarding extra points for those who work, study or live in the city, as part of a promise to prioritize locals in its hiring process.
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Update: Police arrest suspects in fatal Belmont Shore shooting
The shooting in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue, between Ocean Boulevard and Second Street, occurred at 1:39 a.m., Long Beach police reported.
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Long Beach inks deal to let Sky Harbour build $60 million private jet campus at airport
Once finished, it will have five aircraft hangars meant to hold up to 25 ultra-long range business jets. It will also include an open-air restaurant open to the public.
Posted inFood
LA’s most innovative cocktails are at a Japanese-inspired speakeasy behind a Mexican restaurant in Long Beach
Kevin Lee’s Tokyo Noir has become one of the top spots for craft-inspired cocktails.
Posted inCrime
LBPD says they’ve arrested suspect who escaped SWAT after 12-hour standoff at 7-Eleven
Police said they arrested him at a bus station a week after the major standoff disrupted downtown Long Beach.
Posted inEducation
Union survey reveals sticking points in delayed contract for Long Beach teachers
Urgency is building for the local teachers union and Long Beach Unified to reach an agreement. But the two sides are far apart on expensive issues.
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Long Beach proposes E-BIKES law to regulate use of electric bicycles
The ordinance would establish rules on when, where and how electric bikes can be ridden locally.
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Bridging the gap: Tackling breast cancer disparities in minority communities
By: Esha Sachdev, M.D., breast oncologist, MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Medical Center Breast cancer is never just a diagnosis. It’s a moment that changes everything, a quiet shift that begins with a lump, a phone call or a feeling that something isn’t quite right. I’ve sat with many women during those moments, and […]