The Long Beach Birth Center abruptly closed, leaving a group of expectant mothers suddenly without prenatal care. The owner insists she’s also a victim, hamstrung by the state’s unfair regulations.
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Video shows man slamming dog into the ground in Long Beach; police are investigating
“Animal abuse is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our community,” police said.
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Bones found in sand on Long Beach shoreline; investigators believe they’re human
Crews scoured the sand Friday and Saturday after someone reported finding human remains at Junipero Beach. They appear to have confirmed the grisly discovery.
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19-year-old Long Beach man killed in crash on Temecula highway
Preston Obeidin was “a radiant light in the lives of everyone who knew him,” according to a fundraising page organized for his family.
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Man seriously injured in crash between golf cart and SUV on Shoreline Drive, LBPD says
The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. in front of the entrance to Shoreline Village.
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State takes Long Beach warehouse from scandal-plagued food bank, moves in new operator
Authorities say the food bank, which is accused of misspending millions of dollars in public funds, also tried to take out loans against a North Long Beach warehouse purchased with state grant money.
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Steeply discounted overdose-reversal medicine now available to any Californian
California is making progress in curbing fentanyl-related deaths, but opioid overdoses continue to kill thousands of people every year.
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LBPD homicide detectives scour Junipero Beach after report someone found human remains
Police said they have so far not discovered any, but the area was “still under investigation.”
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After communication breakdown, congresswoman wants tighter rules on toxic pesticide used near homes, schools
“The moment you learn about something that’s possibly toxic, it should be communicated to residents,” Rep. Nanette Barragán said, “both on a website with level readings and what the implications may be and what people can do.”
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Motorcyclist critically hurt in North Long Beach crash, police say
The rider was on Cherry Avenue near Artesia Boulevard when he collided with another vehicle, according to police, who are at the scene investigating.