In the most-comprehensive look yet at whether people are using Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, we found that far fewer Californians are enrolled in the mental health program than he projected.
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What should Long Beach’s minor league baseball team be named? They’re asking for ideas
A naming contest is running through Sept. 12. We have a few suggestions of our own…
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Trump broke the law by sending National Guard to LA, federal judge rules
A 19th Century law called the Posse Comitatus Act defines what the military can do on U.S. soil. President Trump broke that law by sending the National Guard to L.A., a federal judge rules.
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Staring down budget cuts, Long Beach says California is taking too large a cut of its oil revenue
For decades, the state has pocketed its portion at five times the city’s rate. Long Beach officials say that’s unfair, but they’re now in a race against the clock.
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Scooter rider killed in late-night crash outside Recreation Park, Long Beach police say
The crash happened around 3:19 a.m. where Seventh Street passes by the park, police said.
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SWAT officers arrest man who barricaded himself in house after brandishing gun, LBPD says
Police said they negotiated with the man for an hour and a half until he agreed to come out.
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Classic cars will still need a smog test in California after lawmakers reject Jay Leno bill
California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee killed “Leno’s Law” that aimed to give classic car owners like him a pass from smog requirements.
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A new market on Broadway brings a taste of Africa and the Caribbean to Long Beach
“Honestly, a year ago, I would have never imagined that I would really be in this position and doing this job,” said Julie Miessi, who has wanted to open up a store since she was a girl growing up in Ivory Coast.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with suspected DUI driver, Long Beach police say
Police said the driver was in a 2006 Toyota Sequoia headed east on 11th Street when he collided with a motorcyclist headed south on Redondo Avenue around 9 p.m.
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Driver accused of killing 15-year-old sitting at bus bench charged with vehicular manslaughter
He could face up to 6 years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.