A lawyer representing Jack Tucey, an 80-year-old diabetic, said he didn’t get the necessary diet or dialysis treatment while in jail for several days.
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Long Beach City Council formally calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Council members voted 5-2 for a proclamation supporting a “lasting humanitarian ceasefire” after more than 160 people voiced impassioned opinions at an hours-long meeting.
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Everywhere Brewing could take over The Hangout in Retro Row, hinging on Planning Commission vote
The brewery’s popular location in Orange offers several styles of beers ranging from pilsners and lagers to sours and stouts.
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A 10-year-old girl made care packages for Long Beach hospital workers. Now they’re giving back
Nellie de la Cruz, now 14, and her family were surprised with dozens of gifts for the holidays on Monday, Dec. 18, from LA Galaxy and St. Mary Medical Center.
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Woman says 7-year-old son was sexually assaulted at school; LBUSD says it’s under investigation
School officials said in a message sent out to parents and staff that the incident may have occurred “between students.”
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Jim Ladd, iconic rock DJ whose radio legacy began in Long Beach, dies at 75
The legendary disc jockey began his career in 1969 as the midnight-6 a.m. disc jockey at KNAC, a Long Beach FM station that had recently switched to an underground rock music format.
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LBPD asks for more leeway purchasing military equipment as part of annual City Council review
The police department wants to acquire new rifles and drones and get approval to more easily replenish consumable items like ammunition and tear gas.
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Port of Long Beach gets $283M in federal funding for on-dock rail facility
Construction on the project is expected to begin next year, with the Port aiming for completion in 2032.
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As cold, rainy weather arrives, city to open temporary, overnight homeless shelter
With the threat of bad weather, Long Beach will again use its Multi-Service Center as an overnight shelter — a situation it has said is less than ideal because of the strain it puts on workers there.
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Bel Canto Books to open first stand-alone shop in former Relics space on Retro Row
The independent bookstore highlights works by writers of color and other historically marginalized communities.