Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says.
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Shootout at Long Beach bar leaves one dead, two injured, police say
TV footage from the scene shows the attack occurred at Carlies Bar near 49th Street.
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Review: Some of the best wings in Long Beach are at Shlap Muan
It’s no surprise that this North Long Beach gem landed in the No. 18 spot on Yelp’s list of top 100 restaurants in Los Angeles County in 2023.
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Man gets 28 years to life in prison for death of bystander caught in gang crossfire
The victim, a 36-year-old mother of three, had just stopped at a taco truck after work when the shooting broke out.
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Large fire chars vacant building near Poly High School
People at the scene said there appeared to be people living in the shuttered commercial building.
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Vandals burn flags at Lakewood Veterans Memorial; city to raise new flags Monday
Lakewood’s mayor encouraged people to attend Monday’s ceremony to “show those misguided vandals how to respect our flag.”
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Hotel workers go on strike at Westin Long Beach
Workers walked off the job Saturday at the Westin Long Beach, a year after a major wave of hotel strikes began in the Southland.
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One dead in early morning crash on 710 Freeway
The crash occurred about 2:35 a.m. on the northbound 710 Freeway at Anaheim Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Fireworks complaints, confiscations decline this year, data shows
Since the start of Memorial Day weekend, authorities in Long Beach have received 1,760 complaints about fireworks, a 34% decline from last year.
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Utilities Commission to hold hearing on water, sewer rate increases
The increases together total about $7 per month for the average household. Gas rates are also going up by roughly $2 per month, per household.