“Taxpayers deserve answers for where and how their hard-earned money has been spent,” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.
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Who says it’s last call? Two lawmakers push drinking until 4 a.m. at California bars
Business groups and downtown associations say drinking later could revitalize nightlife and ease the 2 a.m. rush when bars shut down.
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Long Beach native Billie Jean King gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
She became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category.
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California’s big pension funds lost billions in stock market selloff. Can they recover in time?
The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war.
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City approves plans for Lucky Strike bowling alley at Long Beach Exchange
Planning commissioners approved a project that will convert the old Orchard Supply Hardware into a 34-lane bowling alley and entertainment center.
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State accuses food bank of decade-long scheme to enrich board members, ex-CEO
A lawsuit alleges that millions of dollars were diverted to pay for self-dealing contracts, a sham job for a family member, and personal items like smart watches and cell phones.
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Woman dies after driver crashes into her car at high speed, Long Beach police say
Police said the crash happened when she tried to turn left at Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street.
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Can California vets claw back another cat declawing ban? Lawmakers are trying
Five different measures to ban declawing surgery have died in the Legislature since 2018. Lawmakers are trying again this year, despite lobbying by state veterinarians.
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Whale dies after spending days stuck in Long Beach harbor
The whale was discovered dead Sunday morning, and experts were examining the body for potential injuries or illnesses.
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Scenes of celebration from Long Beach’s 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade
Anaheim Street and LBCC were alive with unity and pride under the festival and parade’s theme this year: “We Are Stronger When We Celebrate Together.”