Two people in the pickup truck narrowly avoided more serious injuries. The CHP said both had non-life-threatening wounds.
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California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case
Two states legalized psychedelic therapies since 2020 and President Biden signed a law supporting studies of how they might help veterans. Proposals like those keep dying in California.
Posted inFood
From personal trainer sleeping in his car to making chocolates for clients like Marvel and Disney
Working out of his apartment, and now a commercial kitchen in Downtown Long Beach, Albert Daniel’s fine confections have earned him a following.
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This auto shop helps former foster youth find new homes and careers
“These kids need advocates, these kids need stability, they need people to show up when they’re in need,” Joel Lueb, the program’s founder, said.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach to kick off the new year — including a beach cleanup and Disney on Ice
We bet at least one of these suggestions fits in with your New Year’s resolution.
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Stories to watch in 2025: New tools to remove homeless and build housing. Will they work?
The coming year could mark major change for Long Beach, including massive infrastructure projects ahead of the Olympics. But it will also be a test of how the city is handling long-running issue like its homelessness and hiring crises.
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Police look for hit-and-run driver who ran red light in Bixby Knolls
Police said a woman was seriously injured in the crash.
Posted inEducation
New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools
California public schools will expand alcohol education in 2025 thanks to a new law. The law’s author, Wendy Carrillo, wrote the legislation following her DUI arrest, saying she didn’t want students to make the same mistakes she did.
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Long Beach agrees to pay $1 million to man wrongfully convicted of murder
It’s in addition to $3 million L.A. County agreed to pay after a judge ruled the prosecution hid important evidence during trial.
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Long Beach offers free New Year’s Eve bus rides amid crackdown on drunk driving
Long Beach is trying to make sure people drive sober this holiday. You can catch a free train or bus ride if you need it.