Many people spoke this week in opposition to closing the facility along the San Gabriel River that offers riding lessons, a petting zoo and boarding services. City staff say the center has lost money, and could be used for passive activities like pickleball.
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Police find murder suspect when they evict squatters from Long Beach home
A police commander said the home had been an ongoing problem in the neighborhood.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a pirate invasion and a nostalgia market
Summer is in full swing this weekend with lots of outdoor festivals, performances and movie screenings.
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Ford will develop its next generation of electric vehicles at new Long Beach campus
Ford plans to open the facility — which will eventually accommodate up to 450 employees — in early 2025.
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County creates pilot program to wipe out $500M in medical debt owed by residents
A study last fall showed as many as one in 10 county residents had crippling medical debt worth a total of $2.9 billion, most of it from unavoidable hospital stays.
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2 men stabbed when they confront vandalism suspect, Long Beach police say
Police said the men were able to restrain the suspected vandal until officers arrived. The suspect was also stabbed during the struggle, according to the LBDP.
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After rise in catalytic converter thefts, city offers to mark the devices with owner info
Police say that having the devices marked with identifying information helps identify them as stolen so thieves can be arrested and prosecuted.
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Man arrested in deadly shooting of Long Beach woman; domestic violence suspected
Police said the two were dating.
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18-year-old Poly grad who planned to join Marines killed while bicycling in Signal Hill
His family is looking for witnesses and asking for help raising money for his burial.
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Video shows LBPD officer shoot fleeing gunman who’d just attacked someone
Body camera video shows the gunman dropping a firearm during the foot chase — moments before the officer shoots him. A use-of-force expert said more evidence is needed to determine if the shooting was justified or not.