For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.
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Gunman killed girlfriend, then fatally shot himself in West Long Beach, police say
Detectives believe a “domestic violence incident” escalated into the murder-suicide.
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Christmas storm gets stronger: Forecasters now say Long Beach may see 8 inches of rain this week
The atmospheric river set to hit over the holiday has only intensified. Travel is “gonna be nasty,” one meteorologist said.
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Long Beach teachers ratify new contract after extended negotiations
Union members voted down the last deal, but more recent recognition of the district’s financial reality “has taken some of the anger about not getting a pay raise out of the negotiations,” the union president said.
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At long last, Long Beach Airport moves rental car services into its terminal
For decades, the rental car counters have been housed in nearby trailers. Now they’re actually inside the building.
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LBCC names new performing arts center after Jenni Rivera
Rivera’s story “is one of perseverance, authenticity, and pride in her roots, and mirrors the experiences of so many LBCC students,” the college’s superintendent said.
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Santa swaps sleigh for firetruck as Long Beach firefighters join Santa to bring holiday cheer to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The sound of sleigh bells wasn’t the only thing ringing through the halls—Santa traded his reindeer for a firetruck as he teamed up with the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to spread holiday magic at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. For 28 years, this cherished tradition has filled the hospital with laughter, wish lists, and […]
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Belmont Shore says public drinking is a scourge; police hardly ever ticket it
Long Beach police have been writing few to no open container citations along Second Street. Locals say it’s an example of rowdiness that’s been accepted and encouraged violence.
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Police arrest men suspected of stealing plaques from MLK statue in Long Beach park
The plaques have not yet been recovered, and LBPD said detectives are continuing their investigation. One longtime resident worried the plaques might be sold as scrap metal.
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Assault suspect dangles from fire escape on 11th floor of Long Beach office building
A bystander said the situation began when the man tried to rob DoLy’s Delectables, which is on the ground floor of a building at Broadway and Long Beach Boulevard