The lawsuit alleges the LBUSD knew the assailant was a threat on campus but didn’t take proper steps to protect other students.
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Newsom names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the U.S. Senate and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent California in the chamber.
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Overnight lane closures on Vincent Thomas Bridge delayed until Oct. 10
The work could close lanes in one or both directions and should take about three weeks.
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Long Beach area welcomes its 1st and only mocktail bar: Shirley’s Temple
The boozeless bar opened its doors on Sept. 8 and boasts everything from mocktinis to non-alcoholic spicy margaritas.
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Newsom rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
Newsom said he vetoed this bill because the fund the state uses to pay unemployment benefits will be nearly $20 billion in debt by the end of the year.
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California gunmakers fear their ‘expiration date’ in a state that doesn’t want them
Gov. Newsom just signed a tax on firearms and ammunition, among other new gun control laws. California’s remaining gun manufacturers wonder if they have a future.
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Extra Frames: The photos we didn’t publish in September
From shots of the Long Beach Plane Pull to colorful photos of National Hispanic Heritage Month, here are all of the images we didn’t publish in September.
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At Trademark Brewing’s Doodlefest, dogs and beer are a perfect pairing
The event Saturday featured a band with an accordionist, a dog costume contest and the venue’s signature brew, Lagerdoodle.
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City to relocate safe parking site for people living in vehicles
The current lot had conflicts with a nearby boat launch ramp, city officials said; the new location is just blocks from the Multi-Service Center.
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CSULB to start building new affordable student housing, adding 424 beds
Construction is expected to finish in 2026, according to CSULB.