In January, three people were killed on a stretch of PCH in the course of eight days. Hopefully, new legislation will prompt Caltrans to make safety upgrades that will save lives in Long Beach.
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How big is California’s homelessness crisis? Inside the massive, statewide effort to find out
California is counting its homeless population. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
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Men convicted of murdering grandfather in 2018 drive-by shooting
Prosecutors said the gunmen were upset one of their relatives had been attacked at Cabrillo High School, so they hatched a plan to kill Hispanic people as revenge.
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How many homeless people live in Long Beach? Volunteers spread out today to find out
Results are due out around April and will tell city leaders what kind of aid unhoused people need and whether the past year’s state of emergency put a dent in the homeless crisis.
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City plans to fund Long Beach Pride parade after organizers ask for help
The local nonprofit Long Beach Pride has produced the parade on its own for decades. This year, they asked for an infusion of cash from the city.
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Here’s how Long Beach could change its rules for ADUs, home additions this year
Long Beach is looking at writing a concise local law that makes state rules more understandable and makes it easier for new units to be built.
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Long Beach Memorial closing outpatient pharmacy, laying off staff
The facility is slated to close Feb. 2, but most staff already have been terminated and it is no longer dispensing patient medication, a former employee said.
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Robbers target 3 Long Beach pharmacies in string of medication thefts, police say
The string of crimes started in Bixby Knolls where robbers stole a shipment of prescription drugs from a truck driver who was unloading them, police said.
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Snoop Dogg’s new film ‘The Underdoggs’ gives Long Beach a starring role
Long Beach Poly High is featured prominently in the film, which premiers Friday, Jan. 26 on Amazon Prime.
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Family of Long Beach man fatally struck by police cruiser files legal claim against LAPD
The man’s family is also calling for the District Attorney’s office to file criminal charges against the officer who was behind the wheel.