The pilot decided to take off even after being told his after-dark departure from the airport was not approved, according to the report.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Veterans Day celebrations and a laser show
North Long Beach’s Veterans Day celebration is getting even bigger this year.
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Return of the Resistance State: What another Trump presidency will mean for California
Expect four more years of combative showdowns between California’s Democratic leadership and a second Trump White House.
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Daryl Supernaw wins another term on City Council, once again defeating Herlinda Chico
The incumbent cruised to a comfortable victory Tuesday night after the electoral rematch.
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Long Beach, LA County voters say yes to local tax measures
A sales tax to fund homeless services, a tax on power plants to shore up Long Beach’s budget and a school bond measure that raises property taxes all held strong leads in early returns.
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With Prop. 36 passing, Long Beach’s city prosecutor sees an opportunity for treatment, not jail
City Prosecutor Doug Haubert has emphasized diverting people away from jail; he says a tough-on-crime proposition will actually help him do that.
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Long Beach election results
Voters swung tougher on crime and favored local tax measures to support homeless services and the city budget.
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Shooting death of 72-year-old man was a murder, not a suicide, Long Beach police say
The man was found dead in his own home from a gunshot wound that authorities originally thought was self-inflicted.
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What will voters say about homelessness, taxes and crime? The Long Beach races we’ll be watching
It’s not just the presidential ticket, these local contests also have major implications for the future of our city.
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Admitted drunk driver apologizes for deadly crash; victim’s family says penalty will be too light
“Our family is beyond disappointed by the justice system,” said the daughter of 60-year-old Rodger Watkins, who was killed in the high-speed crash.