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.
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No street sweeping on Election Day in Long Beach
Election Day is a local holiday for city workers.
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Where to watch election results over a few drinks in Long Beach
Some local watering holes are offering discounts, activities or just a place to commiserate as you watch results roll in on election night.
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California sues Norwalk over its moratorium on new homeless shelters
State officials have been ratcheting up the pressure on Norwalk since its City Council passed a temporary ban on shelters and other housing projects.
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Long Beach police look for hit-and-run driver who killed man in Cambodia Town
The man was crossing Anaheim Street near Orange Avenue when a newer model Chevrolet Silverado hit him, police said.