California receives $2.4 billion in federal Title I money for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs, among other grants.
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Man trying to cross 7th Street dies after being hit by 2 vehicles, LBPD says
Police said the first car pulled over, but the second car that hit him drove off without stopping.
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Cheap eats part 3: Where to get a good lunch — and some local history — for under $15 in Long Beach
We’re taking more suggestions, but we don’t want chains. Tell us your local Long Beach spots for a filling, affordable meal.
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Theater News: The Carpenter Center has a special guest for its 30th birthday: Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter, who went on to international success with his sister Karen in their namesake band, will be part of a special performance Saturday with Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry.
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Long Beach-Los Angeles region tops list of nation’s smoggiest areas, Lung Association says
Our region was found to have the worst ozone, or smog, pollution in the country, according to the annual ranking.
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City Council wants a new plan to fight persistent prostitution in North Long Beach
The continued presence of sex work and trafficking along the northern part of Long Beach Boulevard has plagued schools, businesses and residents.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a big truck bonanza for kids and a Cambodian heritage pop-up market
Also, did you know there’s a Dutch King’s Day celebration in Long Beach? It’s just one of the many fun options this weekend.
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Long Beach is giving away free gun safes to help prevent accidental firearm deaths
“Using a gun safe to store firearms reduces the risk of accidental injuries and fatalities, particularly among children,” the city’s chief health officer said.
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These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?
Five facilities near schools and houses in LA County fumigate produce shipped from overseas with methyl bromide. But the air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect people from the gas, which can damage lungs and cause neurological effects.
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Police release photos of rescued dog shown in viral animal abuse video; suspected abuser arrested
The video showed a man slamming the dog into the ground. “This type of cruelty has no place in our community,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said.