The now-retired officer beat vehicular manslaughter charges earlier this year, but attorneys now say jurors were not told about an eye condition that could have impaired his driving.
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City of Hope is a nationally ranked top-10 cancer center and one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the country. Its comprehensive network of advanced cancer care includes City of Hope Long Beach Elm, City of Hope Long Beach Worsham, and City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center — the […]
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Oil money, homelessness and taxes: 3 political issues Long Beach residents should watch in 2024
The potential for higher sales taxes, vanishing oil revenue and the need to fund homeless services will be key issues this year.
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California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children
Under a new state law, emergency notifications by law enforcement will be expanded to include “Ebony Alerts” for missing Black children and youths. Studies show African Americans are disproportionately on lists of the missing.
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California new laws for 2024: Tougher penalties for child trafficking
A conviction for child trafficking will be classified as a “serious felony” in California, making it punishable as a strike under the state’s three-strikes law.
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California new laws for 2024: Cheaper vasectomies and birth control
California adopted several laws to increase access to contraception and abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. The latest one eliminates out-of-pocket charges for birth control for millions of Californians.
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Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in December
The photos were not used in a story for one reason or another but are too good to simply fade into obscurity.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Long Beach area
The earthquake hit just before 8:30 a.m. off the coast of Palos Verdes, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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A look at 7 upcoming projects that could change the face of Long Beach
2023 was a big year for planning major projects that could change how Long Beach looks in the future.
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5 New Year’s resolutions for 2024 you can accomplish in Long Beach
From cooking classes to rock climbing to helping the unhoused community — we’ve got a handful of ideas on how to fulfill some of your ambitious New Year’s resolutions without leaving town.