“They’re not interested in actual government efficiency,” Garcia said, positioning himself to push back on the agenda of the panel, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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More than 80 children take U.S. citizenship oath in Long Beach
At the Aquarium, dozens celebrated their final stride to U.S. citizenship — the first time the ceremony has been held in Long Beach.
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies. Court challenges are coming.
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LBCC football coach apologizes for ‘dumb’ message he sent to prominent progressive journalist
The 11-year coach said the message has reflected poorly on the school but stood by his criticism of the “journalist’s integrity.” The college has not said how it will handle the situation.
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Suspect arrested after stabbing at East Long Beach farmers market
Police said the attack happened Sunday afternoon at the farmers market across from the 2nd & PCH shopping center.
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Police interrupt burglary suspects, sparking 2 separate pursuits that end in crashes, LBPD says
One fleeing suspect crashed into a fire hydrant, police said. Another hit a vehicle, sending it careening into another car.
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Police arrest suspected rapist in ‘abhorrent’ crime, ask other possible victims to come forward
Police believe he is responsible for attacking at least two women in Long Beach.
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City to unveil latest — and hopefully last — version of new Belmont Pool
It’s been years since the city first announced its intention to replace an aging shoreline aquatics center. Replete with delays and scale downs, officials are confident the project is in its final lap.
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Photos: Long Beach’s 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Long Beach celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday.
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Teammates, family mourn Cabrillo High soccer player who died after on-field medical emergency
The ninth-grader was rushed to the hospital where he died Friday night. The next morning, there was an outpouring of grief as students gathered for a vigil.