Firefighters doused the battery in a dumpster full of water to make sure it didn’t further ignite.
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Long Beach mayor unveils immigrant aid package, tariff relief fund in proposed budget
Uncertain about whether it will receive federal grants and fearing a consumer spending slowdown, the city is also moving toward leaner spending.
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1-year-old accidentally killed by mother moving her car, Long Beach police say
Police said the tragedy occurred in the carport area of an apartment complex.
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Man arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at immigration agents during Paramount standoff
The incident, which was caught on video, garnered nationwide attention.
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A small team of mentors is changing teens’ lives. First, they had to save their program
A North Long Beach nonprofit called Whole Systems Learning has built a reputation for never turning its back on young people in trouble.
Posted inArt
‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit,’ a provocative Iranian play that upends the theater process, arrives in Long Beach
A rotating cast of experienced actors, including Paul Williams, will perform with no rehearsals, no director and having never seen a script handed to them in a sealed envelope.
Posted inHealth
Long Beach ends its free HIV and STI testing, citing federal cuts
Long Beach has among the highest rates of HIV per capita in California, according to state data.
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Long Beach sets $29.50 minimum wage for airport, convention center workers
The “Olympic wage” increase is scheduled to kick in before the 2028 Summer Games arrive in Southern California.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a dragon boat festival and art walk
It’s not just the Vans Warped Tour this weekend.
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Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva will challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in upcoming primary
Villanueva lost the top job to Luna in the 2022 race.