California bought and distributed a quarter of a million abortion pills, fearing a federal ban. At Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing, the justices seemed hesitant to limit access.
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17-year-old girl critically wounded in shooting, Long Beach police say
Police said detectives are still investigating many details, including what led up to the shooting, a motive and whether the girl was the intended target.
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Burglars used USPS key to steal mail from more than a dozen Downtown apartments, LBPD says
Long Beach police say they’ve arrested two men tied to the months-long string of burglaries from 13 apartment complex mailboxes.
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As oil revenue disappears, Long Beach may pursue new tax to help balance its budget
Mayor Rex Richardson said it’s time for “an honest conversation” about whether the city is going to reduce services or find a way to replace oil revenue.
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Gunman shoots at woman as she drives away after argument, Long Beach police say
Police are still investigating the shooting, which happened around 10:45 p.m. Downtown.
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California extends student financial aid deadline
After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
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Another atmospheric river expected to drop heavy rain on Easter weekend
The National Weather Service called the brewing storm “an efficient rain producer” that could bring heavy downpours to Long Beach.
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Elementary school evacuated because of apparent ‘swatting’ hoax, Long Beach police say
The threat interrupted a morning awards assembly at Collins Elementary School, according to a statement posted on the school’s Facebook page.
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California jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in them
Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths early in his administration. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.
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Q&A: Long Beach Memorial CEO talks the future for the city’s biggest hospital
Health care is changing. Hospital CEO Blair Kent, says he must have an eye on the the next 50 years to preserve Long Beach Memorial’s legacy.