Police thought they had him cornered in a 7-Eleven, but he waited them out — and plundered the till at a nearby pizza shop before leaving, the owner said.
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Long Beach Cancer League raises $225,000 at annual gala to benefit Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The Long Beach Cancer League—a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer awareness, research, and psychosocial services—successfully raised more than $225,000 at its annual gala, this year with the western theme of Sundance Soiree. The gala attracted more than 250 guests who enjoyed live and silent auctions, lively casino games, and a wine/whiskey pull. […]
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New restaurant Nigel’s is an explosion of pink, champagne and waterfront fun to rival Miami
What started as a boat rental business grew into a veritable pastel palace by the sea.
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Long Beach has sent cease-and-desist letters to 161 street vendors, seized food dozens of times
Updated data shows the city is steadily impounding more equipment and issuing more citations since it began penalizing vendors without permits.
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Human chain protest planned Saturday in Long Beach, other cities up and down California
It’s a statewide demonstration against the Trump administration and in support of Newsom’s Prop. 50 redistricting measure.
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Teachers rejected a contract with no pay raises; now negotiations are starting from scratch
For the first time on record, Long Beach Unified teachers voted down a tentative contract earlier this year. Here’s where the process now stands.
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Theater news: ‘Predictor’ at The Garage Theatre focuses on the erased woman behind home pregnancy tests
Getting the tests directly into the hands of women is thanks to Margaret Crane, a graphic designer you may never have heard of. This play takes you on her journey.
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Families pack courtroom as man pleads not guilty to killing 15-year-old in high-speed crash
In a statement, the defendant’s family said he was “heartbroken” by the teenager’s death, “and is deeply regretful over his involvement in the tragic accident that took his life.”
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Does another education bond stand a chance with voters? California colleges hope so
Lawmakers are considering putting a bond measure before voters in 2026 to fund billions of dollars in building repairs and student housing projects for California’s colleges and universities.
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Firefighters battle attic blaze in Alamitos Beach home
Firefighters were scaling the steeply sloped roof as they tried to get into the attic and douse the flames that sent up a large pillar of smoke on Second Street.