As it looks to refill police ranks, Long Beach opens expanded training academy
City officials said the new facility about doubles the number of recruits they can train at one time, something they hope will ameliorate a high officer-vacancy rate.
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How safe & sane fireworks strengthen cities — and the nonprofits that hold them together
Every summer in California, nonprofit organizations rely on a familiar seasonal fundraiser: Safe and Sane fireworks stands. In nearly 300 communities, these temporary stands are not commercial ventures at all — they are essential funding sources for youth sports, food banks, senior programs, veterans’ services, school groups, cultural organizations, and more. For many nonprofits, Safe…
Long Beach congressman calls for independent investigation into ICE’s killing of Minneapolis woman
Robert Garcia and his Democratic colleagues have already tried to subpoena documents. “I don’t know that we can trust a Department of Justice investigation,” he said.
Long Beach Poly student wounded in shooting near campus, LBUSD says
The student arrived at school and received immediate medical attention from Poly staff before being transported to the hospital, a spokesperson said.
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