The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday. Employers have been asking for guidance since last October, according to emails obtained by CalMatters through a public records request.
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Man arrested in Mexico for Long Beach killing gets 15 years in prison
Albert Jesse Rodriguez, now 28, pleaded no contest Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter.
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Will California restock its emergency reserve of abortion pills after Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing?
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.