A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
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Boombox Cartel to headline Fiesta Friday at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The high-energy show will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center and is free to Friday race ticket holders.
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St. Mary Medical Center workers picket over staffing levels
Employees say the hospital is understaffed and they’re burned out; the company says the protest is about contract negotiations, which are ongoing.
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Torrance pays $750K after police accused of painting swastika
The investigation into the incident led to the discovery of a trove of racist and homophobic text exchanges among police officers mostly in Torrance, though one Long Beach police officer was also allegedly involved and was later fired by the department.
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Residents can now vote on Washington Neighborhood crosswalk mural designs
Four of the mural designs will be installed as part of the “Community Corners” project, which will also create shorter crossing distances at the intersection.
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Man steals LBFD ambulance from San Pedro hospital, police say
The suspect managed to make it about two miles before authorities caught up with him, police said.
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Artist studio? Retail shop? Downtown architecture firm gets creative to fill vacant office space
The pandemic permanently warped the fabric of office culture, prompting one executive to brainstorm how he could use the extra space in his firm’s building.
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Winter homeless shelter placed under quarantine for COVID-19
The shelter was placed under quarantine on March 17, and as a result, guests were restricted from leaving the facility through at least Wednesday, March 22.
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Army private from Long Beach found dead after complaining of sexual harassment
The U.S. Army confirmed the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, 20, in a statement on Thursday, saying “no foul play was evident.”
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Seal Beach police release video of officer shooting man in January
In accordance with state law, the Seal Beach Police Department released roughly three minutes of video footage from a police officer’s body-worn camera, as well as excerpts of a 911 call prior to the shooting.