The gun-wielding suspects’ spree lasted more than a month and included stores in Long Beach, Bellflower and Lakewood, according to federal prosecutors.
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DA investigating whether hotels hired homeless migrants to replace striking workers
The union representing striking workers contends there have been instances of a child missing school to work at a hotel and migrant workers receiving improperly documented paychecks.
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After 8th break-in, Downtown coffee shop owner seeks solutions
On Monday, Confidential Coffee experienced its eighth break-in in five years and the third within the last two months.
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Families are predicted to spend slightly more on holiday shopping this year
After spiking inflation caused people to change their spending patterns, consumer demand is starting to bounce back and families are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year.
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10 buildings are up for historical designation in Long Beach; here’s a look at some of them
They include single-family homes that embody early architectural styles in the city and commercial buildings tied to people who were important to local history.
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LBUSD teacher calls for renewed push to rename schools honoring racist figures
A push to rename schools like Wilson High and Jordan High stalled during the pandemic. Now pressure is mounting once again.
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21-story apartment building could replace old Long Beach Cafe building Downtown
The 203-unit complex could replace the one-story Long Beach Cafe building, which operated for decades at 615 E Ocean Blvd.
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Lawsuits allege St. Mary executives were pushed out after raising patient safety concerns
The executives are suing the hospital, which said in response that “patient and visitor safety has always been our highest priority.”
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Home-shopping is fun and easy when money is no object
If I ever win a billion dollars in the lottery—the odds of which become even more daunting considering I don’t buy tickets—I’d finally be in the position to buy any house in Long Beach I want.
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New community center? Centralized sports fields? Residents asked to vote on plans for Scherer Park
Residents have until Nov. 19 to share their thoughts on two schematic designs and contribute to the final park vision plan via an online survey.