One student had a BB gun while another had a knife, according to an email sent to parents by the principal.
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Millions of gallons of sewage flowed into Long Beach because storm overwhelmed system, LA County says
Stormwater overwhelmed the wastewater system, sending sewage overflowing into the streets and ultimately washing down to Long Beach, officials said.
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School board members had taxpayer-funded staff fill out political campaign questionnaires
Experts say incumbents Erik Miller and Doug Otto broke the law when they used the superintendent to write campaign statements and represented the work as their own.
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Man’s conviction upheld for murder of former LBCC football player in fast food drive-thru
The court upheld DNA evidence used to convict the killer, who shot Guy Eugene Alford III outside a Jack-in-the-Box on Atlantic Avenue.
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UCI to buy Lakewood Regional, Los Alamitos medical centers
The university declined to comment on its plans for the four hospitals, but the $975 million sale is expected to close this spring with no interruptions in patient care.
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Mardi Gras celebrations return to Shoreline Village Saturday, Feb. 10
This Saturday, residents can celebrate New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras tradition in Shoreline Village with jambalaya, face painting, stilit walkers and more.
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Trash rates expected to increase as Long Beach ushers in new era of waste disposal
Between the closure of the city’s trash-burning facility and efforts to comply with a new statewide recycling law, residents are likely to see higher trash bills this year.
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Long Beach moves to recovery mode after a record-breaking 10 inches of rainfall
After a weeklong period that brought two storms to Long Beach, crews are working to fill potholes, clean up dozens of fallen trees and assess water quality at local swimming areas.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Mardis Gras and a ‘Ghost’-inspired couples’ pottery class
Watch the Super Bowl while playing virtual golf or take the kids to see Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Live this weekend.
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Former city employee to get 11 years in prison for causing death of woman who overdosed
Police say the man walked into LBPD headquarters and admitted to the crime years after the woman’s death.