California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal and Republican lawmakers are pointing to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households.
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10,500-gallon sewage spill forces another closure of Long Beach waterways
The spill happened almost 30 miles away from Long Beach, but sewage washing into the San Gabriel River triggered a mandatory closure.
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Tourists find decapitated dolphin on Long Beach shoreline after botched disposal
Crews attempted to bury the dissected animal’s body, but it turned into an unpleasant surprise for a couple walking along the beach at night.
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AI can rip you off. Here’s how California lawmakers want to stop price discrimination
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
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Theater News: 25 years on, The Garage Theatre still has its edge — and communal spirit
Birthed in a literal garage more than two decades ago, the theater is celebrating its longevity while holding to its roots. Here’s what’s on tap this season.
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Brother, sister charged with murder in Coyote Creek bicycle trail shooting
“This was a senseless and brutal act of violence that took the life of a husband, father and businessman who simply wanted to enjoy a peaceful walk,” District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement.
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73-year-old man’s conviction upheld in assisted-living home murder, sexual assault
The defendant — who required the use of a walker to move around at the time of the crimes — is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Grill your own wagyu at Sosogu, the new Japanese grill and sushi spot at LBX
Sosogu has high-quality meat, seafood, sake and Japanese whisky, but it’s also got an interesting backstory — intertwined with a founding member of the Grammy-award winning band “The Wallflowers.”
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Lakewood woman, Paramount man among those accused of fraudulently seeking FEMA wildfire relief funds
“These false claims resulted in badly needed disaster-relief money being denied to actual wildfire victims while these defendants allegedly used property information to illegally line their own pockets,” prosecutors said.
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How Long Beach plans to shrink its biggest, longest-standing homeless encampment, the LA River
The state recently awarded Long Beach $11 million to help pay for its most ambitious encampment resolution plan to date. Most of it will pay for motel rooms and other temporary shelter space.