Meetings on the $4.7 billion ‘Pier Wind’ project are scheduled on Dec. 13, and Jan. 10.
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DA drops charges in slaying outside gay bar after attorney argues it was self-defense
The decision comes after a pivotal court hearing where the defendant’s attorney argued he was acting in self-defense when he grabbed a knife and stabbed two people.
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Where (and when) to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Long Beach to ring in 2024
Those celebrating New Year’s Eve in Downtown Long Beach can catch the city’s annual fireworks displays at 9 p.m. and midnight. Here’s some of the best places to watch.
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Fire causes ‘substantial’ damage at historic Long Beach church, displaces congregation
Photos from inside the church show extensive damage in the sanctuary, with charred pews and a blackened ceiling.
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These Californians live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket?
California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to low-income housing, which has its own rules. But with inflation, some tenants have gotten much higher rent increases.
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Man overdosed in Long Beach Jail when hidden bag of drugs burst inside him, autopsy says
A medical examiner concluded that the man’s sudden seizure and death were caused by the bag of drugs rupturing.
Posted inPolitics
Candidate field set for March election with 3 incumbent City Council members on the ballot
The list of candidates vying for a Long Beach City Council seat this March is now available.
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Judge orders Paramount clothing company to pay more than $10 million for dodging custom fees
Officials said that from July 2011 to February 2021, the clothing company undervalued imported garments by more than $32 million and failed to pay roughly $6.4 million in customs duties.
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Long Beach man who died in county jail overdosed on fentanyl, autopsy says
Kamren Nettles was being held on a murder charge when he overdosed, records show. He’s among 44 people who have died in Los Angeles County Jail this year.
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Getting car insurance gets harder: California drivers face delays, higher rates
Californians have said they experienced added difficulty over the past year in getting car insurance. Insurer rates have gone up more than usual.