State rules governing railroads would ban the use of locomotives more than 23 years old starting in 2030, but the industry says the technology for zero-emission locomotives hasn’t been sufficiently tested and won’t be ready.
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Rents soared 151%. Under California’s new law, tenants are getting a refund
Nearly four years after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Tenant Protection Act, the state announced its first enforcement action against a landlord under the California rent control law.
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Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in fatal Belmont Shore stabbing
Sergio Alvarez was found not guilty of second-degree murder, with jurors instead choosing to convict him of voluntary manslaughter for the stabbing death of 33-year-old Gavin Clason on the night of March 6, 2022.
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State appeals court upholds ex-Long Beach officer’s conviction
A state appeals court panel today upheld a former Long Beach police detective’s conviction for conspiring to obstruct justice for leaking details of two investigations, including a murder probe, to a reputed gang member.
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Voting now open for selection of new Belmont Shore gateway sign design
The survey allows people to choose between four designs that were unveiled earlier this year by the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Commission.
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Graduation photos: Renaissance High School for the Arts celebrates class of 2023
Renaissance High School for the Arts held its commencement ceremony Thursday, where 118 graduates commemorated the end of their high school education. Here are some of our best photos of the festivities.
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Starlight Children’s Foundation distribute new Ghostbusters-themed hospital gown to kids at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Ghostbusters-themed hospital gowns bring joy and comfort to young patients.
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Metro project allowing transfer-free rides from Long Beach to Azusa opens today
A Line and E Line trains can now continue beyond their previous terminus at Seventh Street/Metro Center Station and through the downtown LA area to Union Station and beyond.
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Graduation photos: Jordan High School celebrates class of 2023
Jordan High School held its commencement ceremony Thursday, where 654 graduates commemorated the end of their high school education. Here are some of our best photos of the festivities.
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Vacant site at LBX to be split in 3; new tenants could move in next year
A proposal to divide an old Orchard Supply Hardware location at Long Beach Exchange into three new parcels for future businesses was approved by the Planning Commission Thursday.