Impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of traffic deaths and serious injuries in Long Beach. Whether the result of alcohol, cannabis or even prescription medication, driving under the influence remains a deadly and preventable choice. Here are five key facts about impaired driving in Long Beach — and one important action […]
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California’s population shrank in Trump’s first immigration crackdown. It could happen again
California could lose votes in the electoral college and suffer economic setbacks if President Trump’s immigration crackdown deters people from moving to the state.
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Officials call for probe into immigration officers’ presence on Terminal Island
Activists say they’ve seen agents in military vests marked with “ICE” driving Border Patrol vehicles and unmarked cars in and out of a staging area.
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Neighbors sue Long Beach, demanding tighter enforcement of airport noise ordinance
They say the city is letting flight schools exploit a loophole to fly thousands of late-night training operations that should be banned.
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Police arrest man who may have impersonated immigration agent, Huntington Park officials say
Police said he had an SUV outfitted with police-type lights, a loaded gun and documents with headings from federal agencies like HSI and CBP.
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Taken: What happens after an LA immigration raid
CalMatters spoke with a number of migrants about their arrests and detentions after the first weekend of LA raids. Their accounts raise potential legal questions about the government’s operation.
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LA Design Festival comes to Long Beach this weekend
You can get an architectural tour of some iconic Long Beach structures and hear fresh design ideas for the future of cities.
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Long-awaited Belmont Pool faces another delay after construction bids come in over budget, city says
Long Beach officials have repeatedly scaled back the pool. When the city tried to find a firm to build the latest design, bids came in well above its price range.
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Celebrating cancer survivors: Comprehensive care at MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute
By: Mariusz Wirga, M.D., medical director, psychosocial oncology, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Instituteat Long Beach Medical Center As we close out June and turn our focus to summer break, vacations, and the long hot summer days, it’s also important to remember that it is Survivorship Month, a nationwide celebration of the remarkable strength and resilience demonstrated […]
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Ex-St. Mary nursing officer wins $27.5 million in lawsuit alleging retaliation after she raised safety concerns
The suit alleged she was forced out of her role after raising serious concerns about patient care and safety.