It’s been an unusually dry rainy season for Long Beach so far, but another wet weather system is rolling in this week.
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DA won’t charge retired LBPD officer accused of sexually assaulting girl in the ’90s
Prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to prove the assaults occurred. A civil case has already been settled.
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s cuts to key federal research funds
The funds, known as “indirect costs,” help universities maintain expensive labs and other infrastructure. Trump’s administration seeks to cut that funding by roughly half the current amount.
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Trump’s executive orders on immigration are creating ‘fear.’ What you need to know about them
A flurry of changes on immigration promises a dramatic crackdown. California pushed back in court last time, but may be in a tougher position now, experts say.
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Lawsuit says Long Beach illegally raised its sales tax rate
The City Council recently advanced a tax increase by two years, explaining it would help close a budget deficit and reflected the will of the voters. But a lawsuit filed last week paints a different picture, saying the vote was unconstitutional.
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Police investigate deadly shooting in North Long Beach
Police said the gunfire was reported around 7:45 p.m. Sunday on Long Beach Boulevard near East Harcourt Street.
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22-year-old Marine from Long Beach killed in Philippines crash
Sgt. Jacob M. Durham was one of the four people killed in the crash, military officials said Sunday.
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Photos: Downtown Long Beach turns into an open-air art gallery and music festival
Dozens of art displays and live music stations gave visitors a vibrant scene to explore on Saturday afternoon.
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Long Beach teachers, politicians gear up for a fight with the Trump Administration over schools
Long Beach’s mayor, congressman, state Senator and teachers union warned of the damage that could come from Trump and Elon Musk targeting the U.S. Department of Education for elimination or major cuts.