Pamela Fields said she had to learn from the media that the police chief and city manager had a problem with the memorial park bench she got installed for her son.
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Struggling to fill positions, LBPD chief says department could hit 24% vacancy in 6 months
Chief Wally Hebeish said his department currently has about 14.5% of its sworn positions vacant, and if it can’t retain its current officers long enough for new recruits to graduate from academies, the department could soon be in a position where one out of every four sworn officer positions is vacant.
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City, LBCC to officially start talks for North Long Beach student housing project
The Long Beach Community College District and the city will officially begin negotiations in September over a vacant lot in North Long Beach that the college hopes to develop into affordable student housing.
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LA County agrees to pay $3 million to man wrongfully convicted of 1983 Long Beach murder
Samuel Bonner spent 37 years in prison after being convicted of murder and robbery before a judge overturned the decision in 2019.
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Long Beach could cut retail cannabis taxes by as much as 4%
Next year’s proposed city budget calls for a 1% reduction in retail cannabis taxes across the board, with some businesses able to achieve a 4% cut if they meet certain employment requirements.
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Say goodbye to summer with the last Taste of Downtown this week
The event gives people a chance to taste bites of food and drinks from multiple Downtown restaurants and bars.
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Are you a first-time homebuyer? Long Beach could help you out with $20,000
The city is hosting another orientation session on Aug. 16 for those interested in applying for a $20,000 grant under the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program.
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How many Cal State employees are accused of sexual harassment? Here’s why it’s hard to know
Surprisingly, it’s a question no one can answer with confidence even as Cal State, the nation’s largest four-year public university, grapples with the fallout from numerous high-profile cases of sexual harassment and abuse.
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Pumpkin flower from Reyes Del Taco Sabroso might be your new favorite quesadilla filling
This family-owned restaurant on Anaheim Street has flor de calabaza and huitlacoche quesadillas that are worth a special trip.
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Long Beach Airport adds new fuel option as it tries to stop planes from spewing lead pollution
Currently, Long Beach is rated one of the worst general aviation airports in the U.S. when it comes to lead pollution. Officials hope that will now change.