In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.
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Fundraiser started for family of Long Beach father who was shot to death while gardening
Mario Morales-Moreno was an Army veteran and father of two, according to his neighbor. Police said they don’t think he was the shooter’s intended target.
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Long Beach is preparing to give away 40 free food carts to local street vendors
Right now, the city is just researching types of carts to buy, but eventually, they’ll be given to qualifying street vendors who comply with the city’s new licensing requirements.
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New shops open at 2nd & PCH, including Vuori Clothing
Two other women’s fashion stores, Amour Vert and Evereve, also recently opened, and a new restaurant and fitness gym are on the way.
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Photos: We didn’t get to see totality, but today’s eclipse was still a sight to behold in Long Beach
Did you get to see the eclipse?
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Man shot, wounded after argument in parking lot, LBPD says
The shooting happened around 7:44 p.m Sunday near Drake Park, according to police.
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Election results are final; Long Beach voters to decide just one runoff in November
Turnout was dismal across the city, especially in District 6, where just 14.6% of registered voters cast ballots either by mail or in person.
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City picks vendor for mobile market that will provide healthy food in underserved areas
The vendor will outfit an electric golf-cart-style vehicle that will travel to West, Central and North Long Beach four days a week to increase access to healthy and affordable food.
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Long Beach looks to expand Justice Fund for immigrants facing deportation
The City Council on Tuesday will consider awarding contracts worth a total of $800,000 to four organizations to provide legal aid, along with community outreach, education and support services.
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$2 million grant saves Catalina Island’s only hospital from ‘catastrophic’ closure — at least for now
Catalina Island Health is the “sole provider of emergency, primary, and lifesaving care for residents and visitors to Catalina Island.”