The current strategy, with three different police agencies patrolling different parts of the system “simply isn’t working,” one Metro board member said.
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Long Beach unveils plan for its new LGBTQ+ district on Broadway
Whimsical lighting, dozens of new trees and historical plaques emphasizing the area’s legacy as a “Gay Mecca” are all in the works.
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DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday night in Long Beach
Operations like this are intended to deter impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel.
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Tons of smoked meats, whiskey tastings and music: The Long Beach BBQ Festival is Saturday
Get ready for a “barbecue paradise” at the Shoreline Aquatic Park from noon to 9 p.m. this Saturday.
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Man wounded in Rose Park shooting, Long Beach police say
The shooter fled in a vehicle before officers arrived, police said.
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Review: Thai District in Downtown Long Beach captures the flavor of Northern Thailand
Since opening in 2015, the popular Downtown restaurant has mastered the art of blending opulent decor with intimate dining experiences — and delicious food.
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Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’d send tiny homes to San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego County. Why haven’t any materialized yet?
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Hangar-leasing company at Long Beach Airport ousts then sues its prominent CEO
Curt Castagna is a nationally known player in the aviation scene. His former employer is now accusing him of stealing company property to boost his own prospects — an allegation he denies.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a free concert in the park and Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start to the summer season — is here, and we have plenty of activities to fill it.
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California could require age verification to visit porn sites
The Democrat-controlled Assembly has passed a bill, similar to laws enacted in conservative states, that would require porn sites to verify visitors are adults.