After more than 100 years in operation, East Long Beach Brake Service was searching for someone who wanted the business. Kevin Kemp, who had been working a corporate job, said he saw something “really special” in it.
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Police arrest man fleeing on boat after shooting that wounded 3, including 14-year-old boy, LBPD says
The shooting was reported at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, according to the LBPD.
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Speeding driver dies after swerving to avoid car crash, running into Metro train, LBPD says
The 21-year-old driver did not have her headlights on and may have been impaired, Long Beach police said.
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Long Beach man wins $38,700 in 3-day run on ‘Jeopardy!’
Mitch Loflin, a set decoration coordinator who grew up in North Carolina, said he used a portion of the prize money to buy Lady Gaga tickets.
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Police arrest 15-year-old on suspicion of murdering man at Junipero Beach homeless encampment
A group of assailants may have been involved in the attack, according to the victim’s brother. Police are still trying to nail down a motive.
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Family sues Long Beach police for fatally shooting man at MacArthur Park
The lawsuit says officers “hastily” drew their weapons as they got out of their car and confronted a man who then took a gun out of his pocket.
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Archdiocese agrees to pay $500,000 to settle Long Beach woman’s sexual abuse lawsuit
The suit said a priest sexually assaulted her as she was cleaning his quarters in 2019.
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Man walking on 710 Freeway killed in crash near Wardlow Road exit, CHP says
The fatal crash happened around midnight last night.
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LA Metro board OKs study for proposed Olympic water taxi service
Staff will assess routes and costs for a ferry service between Long Beach and San Pedro.
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U.S. Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote
Today’s decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and its decades-long battle against air pollution. Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.