A judge threw out the murder charge, and the defendant was released after being sentenced to probation, court records show.
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Long Beach to kick off holidays with 9th annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 28
There will be snowfall and fireworks in Downtown Long Beach on Tuesday night as part of the annual tree lighting ceremony.
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Work will close lanes on Vincent Thomas Bridge every night this week
Lanes will be closed either northbound or southbound from about 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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How to confront crime and homelessness Downtown? Prosecutor hopes better data will help
The Long Beach City Prosecutor is rolling out an app for local police to better track options available for homeless people whom officers might otherwise arrest.
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Lane closures on 605 Freeway start Monday, Nov. 27 in Long Beach
Multiple lanes and ramps are expected to be closed nightly through Friday, Dec. 1 while Caltrans replaces worn pavement and concrete slabs.
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City Council to meet behind closed doors to discuss cyberattack’s threat to public services
The meeting Monday will happen in private, but it could inform council members about what city officials have learned since discovering the security breach almost two weeks ago.
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Long Beach’s Fire Station 9 could be recommended for historic status — but only its exterior
Granting the interior of the building a historic status would cause problems because of the “known toxic mold” inside the building, according to the city.
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Column: I know I should be happy for my favorite restaurant’s success, but…
I usually love when the rest of the world suddenly becomes aware of Long Beach’s genius, but this time, there was a twinge of annoyance — and hunger.
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10 holiday happenings to hit in Long Beach this December
If you’re feeling especially festive this holiday season, you’d better be ready to mark your calendar because Long Beach has a haul of events planned this December.
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The latest group of workers stuck in a labor dispute? High school soccer refs
Local high school soccer referees, who are paid $75 per game, have been boycotting over their pay.