The city health officer issued a heat alert Thursday as temperatures could reach up to 102 degrees by Friday.
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Long Beach felon kills bystander in crash, escapes custody, authorities say
Law enforcement officers captured Noe Banuelos for the second time after he was seen on an abandoned golf course in Riverside County.
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In rare public salary debate, City Council blocks path to 9th raise for civil service director
Council members rebuffed a request that would’ve allowed her salary to reach as high as $275,002.
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New roller skating rink, basketball court open at Junipero Beach next week
After months of construction, a grand unveiling is planned for Sept. 14.
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Argument ends in gunfire, one wounded, near Poly High School, police say
Police said the shooting happened around 1:10 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway near Lime Avenue.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a craft beer fest and massive Belmont Shore Car Show
If you have time, you can also squeeze in a lobster festival and a free community celebration on Pine Avenue. (Yes, this weekend is packed!)
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City Council moves to declare Sept. 8 ‘908 Day,’ a celebration of all things Long Beach
A reference to the city’s ZIP codes, “Life is great in the 908,” is the longtime slogan of Long Beach native John Grossi’s magazine. Now the mayor wants to boost the idea.
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Ship speed reduction lowers California coastal air pollution numbers
Environmental benefits include lower risk to whales, less ocean noise.
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Concert this week to benefit a Long Beach muralist battling rare cancer
Kenny McBride, 38, will play guitar on stage for the first time with his band Plasma Pool at DiPiazza’s on Thursday. McBride, who has painted murals at Washington Middle School and elsewhere, needs a stem cell transplant to beat a rare form of cancer.
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Seal Beach police detain man accused of assaulting 2 officers, resisting arrest
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Seal Beach this morning on suspicion of injuring two police officers, then barricading himself inside a utility room at a vehicle repair shop for about an hour.