According to the LASD, research has shown that when officers are outfitted with body cameras, citizen complaints decrease, use-of-force incidents decrease, subject behavior improves and transparency and public trust are enhanced.
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Delicious meat for a good cause: Barbecue fest will feature local pitmasters, benefit charity
The Smoke & Oak barbecue and whiskey festival on The Promenade Saturday is crafted by locals for locals. Buying a ticket for unlimited tastings also supports a good cause.
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Theater Review: Nostalgic and funny, ‘Mrs. Christmas’ is a delight at the Aurora Theater
The musical premiering at the Aurora Theater this month balances a nostalgic look at the past with meaning in the present — all with a twinkle in the eye.
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Lawsuits challenge Trump administration’s radical homeless policy changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County and San Francisco are suing the Trump administration over a huge shift in homelessness policy.
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Thieves — again — steal plaques from Martin Luther King Jr. park in Long Beach
Neighbors are frustrated by the repeated vandalism and theft that’s plagued the park’s MLK statue.
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Students push for LBCC to ditch the Viking mascot, become the Dolphins
A campaign started by the student body president has picked up steam but has a long way to go before anything changes.
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Pressed by mounting frustrations, Long Beach will examine whether its homeless programs work
“I feel like we are fighting our own battles down here, with no support from our city manager, from our council members, or even our head chief of police,” Chris Sweeney, a frustrated local business owner, said.
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Things to do for Christmas in Long Beach — including holiday parades and ‘The Nutcracker’
We’ve got all the details you need about the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, Daisy Lane Parade, Naples Boat Parade and more!
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LA County advances ban on law-enforcement officers concealing identities
The ban applies to unincorporated parts of LA County. A similar state law is already facing legal challenges.
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Check your mail: LA County is wiping out more medical debt
If you’re an L.A. County resident with medical debt, keep an eye on your mailbox in the coming days. The county may have erased some of it.