California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff visited the newest and largest ICE detention center in the state, a former prison in Kern County. CoreCivic operates this site.
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Immigration agents chase down gardeners working on lawns in East Long Beach
One worker insisted he was a dual citizen before the group of men in Border Patrol vests loaded him into the back of an SUV.
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Notorious Long Beach rental scammer sentenced to probation, released from jail
Anne Bergstedt was charged with cheating more than a dozen people out of nearly $50,000 in security deposits. Many more said they, too, were swindled.
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Man accused of throwing rocks at Border Patrol officers agrees to plead guilty to misdemeanor
As part of a plea deal, he agreed to submit a handwritten note of apology to the federal officer who was struck by a piece of cinderblock.
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Speeding Tesla crashes through Bixby Knolls pharmacy, slams into coffee shop
Neighbors are fed up with dangerous drivers in the area, according to the local business improvement association.
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Job fair at Long Beach adult school to feature 50 employers, training programs on Jan. 30
It’s open to the public. Anyone can apply for jobs from employers, including local school districts, the city of Long Beach, Goodwill, FedEx and more.
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Man on e-bike dies in crash into center median, Long Beach police say
Police said he hit a curb and was found unconscious late Friday night.
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AskLB: What are the “unspoken rules” at work that trip up young people the most?
Early workplace stress often comes from rules you’re expected to ‘just know.’
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Long Beach police officers hear gunfire, find man shot to death in pickup truck, department says
They found the truck crashed into a light pole and parked car, police said.
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After a drunk driver killed his girlfriend, boyfriend opens coffee shop honoring her memory
Born out of grief, Reinne’s Place has become a space to foster connection, build community and remember loved ones.