Police now say that 49-year-old John Thompson of Long Beach died at McKinley Elementary School shortly after two men punched and kicked him in an effort to disarm and detain him before officers arrived.
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California sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claims
Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising ‘abortion pill reversal.’ California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that misled vulnerable patients.
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Man gets 180 days in jail for illegally possessing gun he used in self-defense shooting
Eloy Lobato Jr. justifiably killed a man who was stabbing him, according to a judge, but he was legally barred from owning the weapon he used.
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Why you should incorporate weightlifting into your routine
Joint stiffness, back pain, and trouble sleeping can all be combated with weight training.
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Meet Caitlin Antonios: Long Beach’s newest food reporting sensation
Caitlin Antonios joined the Long Beach Post as a food reporter in May and has quickly become a cherished voice in the community.
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Trial begins for ex-LBPD officers accused of lying in their police reports
Dedier Reyes, 40, and David Salcedo, 30, are accused of lying about the circumstances surrounding the recovery of a handgun in an effort to justify the arrest of two gang members.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… cultural festivals and a beach party
Plus, a pop-up kitten playtime, an outdoor dance class and a screening of “Paper Moon” on 16mm.
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U.S. to resume mailing out free COVID tests. How to get yours
Households can get up to four tests and may begin placing orders online starting Sept. 25.
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Council upholds approval of 6-story, 390-unit project near PCH and Second Street
Opponents argued the 390-unit complex was not adequately analyzed and would have negative effects on traffic and air quality.
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How California lawmakers greenlit ‘any flavor of affordable housing you could possibly want’
A patchwork of bills are giving housing developers and local governments more options to reduce red tape for housing projects.