He first tried to talk to the 16-year-old at the Downtown Long Beach train platform. He then followed her and later put her in a chokehold as he kidnapped her, prosecutors said.
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Driver dies after rear-ending another motorist with ‘extreme force’ on 405 Freeway, CHP says
The CHP estimated the driver was traveling at about 65 mph before the chain-reaction crash into cars slowing for traffic.
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School is back! LBUSD celebrates first day of 2024-25 school year
Stephens Middle School had extra reason to celebrate today. It’s been named a California Distinguished School, the first Westside campus to earn that honor in 19 years.
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Long Beach starts building new Los Cerritos fire station; construction to last through 2025
It’s been five years since firefighters left the old Fire Station 9. Now, Long Beach has started building a new station to serve the Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos and Cal Heights areas.
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When should police be involved at school? A California bill would let teachers make the call
In the final week of session, legislators are debating whether to give more leeway to public school teachers when to report students to law enforcement. Supporters say disabled and students of color are unfairly disciplined, but opponents say school safety is at risk.
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Seal Beach police plan DUI checkpoint for Friday night
Seal Beach police said they’ll be screening drivers from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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Where did the COVID response go wrong? Long Beach leaders give advice for the next pandemic
Local experts helped guide the national conversation Monday about how the U.S. can be better prepared for future health disasters.
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Long Beach police look for driver who tossed gun out window after hit-and-run crash
Police were scouring the area near Broadway and Atlantic Avenue this afternoon.
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It’s hot, so Los Angeles County is keeping its pools open through October
This is the first year that L.A. County pools are open 6-days a week and will remain open through the end of October.
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One person killed in 4-car crash on 405 Freeway in Long Beach
The wreck occurred near Lakewood Boulevard a few minutes before 10 a.m.