A site near Long Beach Airport that will allow people living in RVs to dump their waste and refill their water tanks is set to open next week, the city announced Friday.
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Man hospitalized after being stabbed in California Heights, police say
Police say the man was eventually able to fend off the suspect, who then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
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With pandemic tenant protections going away, will Long Beach see a surge of evictions?
With Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 emergency set to expire today, city officials are cautiously hopeful that evictions in Long Beach won’t spike, but local nonprofits and tenant organizations are advocating for stronger protections.
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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The plan is part of the state’s efforts to drastically cut planet-warming emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas like ports along the coast.
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Prisk Elementary hosts native garden open house, tours this Sunday
Prisk Elementary School’s acclaimed native garden is once again welcoming guests to enjoy its latest blooms.
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Man charged with murder in deadly police pursuit from Seal Beach to Long Beach
The 39-year-old had a federal warrant out for his arrest. Now he’s facing a second-degree murder charge as well.
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Police ask for help finding car connected to deadly hit-and-run
Police described the vehicle as a dark-colored sedan that is missing its driver-side mirror.
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Skylinks project would treat wetlands-bound water, increase groundwater supply
A new stormwater capture project at the Skylinks at Long Beach golf course near Long Beach Airport could help protect the Los Cerritos Wetlands from pollution and bolster the city’s groundwater supply once it’s completed in late 2024.
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Ridley-Thomas convicted in federal corruption trial
Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted today of federal bribery and conspiracy charges, along with mail and wire fraud, stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors and accommodations provided to his son by a then-USC dean.
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Dodgers to open season tonight at Dodger Stadium against Arizona
After winning the National League West nine of the past 10 seasons, including by a 22-game margin over the San Diego Padres last season, the Dodgers are in the rare position of being underdogs.