The woman ran from the gunman after he demanded her purse, police said, but he followed her and shot her during a struggle.
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Tax revenue from short-term rentals is on the rise, highlighting tourism recovery
Tax revenue from stays at Airbnbs and other short-term rentals is steadily growing, a good sign that the tourism industry is recovering from the pandemic, according to the city.
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Kaiser agrees to $200 million settlement over California mental health delays
Kaiser patients waited 19 days for follow-up mental health appointments in 2019, nine days longer than state law permits. The settlement includes the largest-ever penalty issued by California’s behavioral health regulator.
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Jordan High choir and band invited to perform at Carnegie Hall
The school’s accompanist, Kevin Nickelson, said there hasn’t been a trip even close to this magnitude in his 15 years on campus.
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A real estate rarity: A $1 million home in Park Estates. Needs work
This million-dollar fixer-upper looks like what you’d expect after two decades of neglect.
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Man intentionally crashed into pedestrians, cars in Downtown Long Beach, police say
The FBI also responded to investigate the crash, according to the LBPD, but they said the crash does not appear to be “an act of terror.”
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Stories and photos from the 39th annual Long Beach Marathon
Whether they ran for fun, family or time, the Long Beach Marathon drew 18,000 runners to the waterfront Sunday, one of its biggest crowds ever.
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3rd annual Shrimp Fest returns to San Pedro Fish Market Oct. 20
Shrimp Fest at the San Pedro Fish Market will have unlimited tastes of 16 different dishes celebrating all things seafood.
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New graphic novel illustrates the untold story of Cambodia’s lost rock star
“The Golden Voice: The Ballad of Cambodian Rock’s Lost Queen” chronicles the true story of singer Ros Serey Sothea, who mysteriously disappeared in 1977 during the rise of the Khmer Rouge regime.
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Long Beach YMCA pilots new girls’ basketball league
The YMCA has traditionally offered co-ed leagues for basketball, but this new league was created in an effort to expand opportunities for girls interested in learning the sport.