The idea, which City Council members said is about deterring theft and keeping workers safe, pitted grocery unions against parts of the business community, who said it was a veiled attempt to force stores to hire more employees.
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DA files attempted murder charges in wild truck chase that ended in violent crash on 7th Street
“This was an extremely reckless and brazen act that endangered the lives of other drivers and pedestrians that could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome,” the District Attorney said in a statement.
Posted inFood
Gusto Bread is a James Beard Award finalist again — continuing its streak of accolades
Gusto, which was nominated for the second year in a row, has soared to nationwide acclaim recently.
Posted inCrime
DA files manslaughter, DUI charges in July 3 boat crash that killed 1, seriously injured 7
Prosecutors allege that Kevin King was drunk when he crashed his 48-foot sportfishing boat into an Alamitos Bay jetty with ten passengers aboard.
Posted inCity
LBPD should improve how it handles aftermath of police shootings, oversight office says
Its first-ever set of annual recommendations includes steps Long Beach police could take to avoid inflaming tensions with the families of people killed or injured by officers.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including the Cambodia Town Parade and Downtown art walk
Don’t miss the huge celebration of Cambodian culture this weekend.
Posted inEducation
Democrats reject California bills banning transgender athletes
Democrats on the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee blocked two bills that would have banned transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
Posted inCity
In a gesture of thanks, Grand Prix drivers swap helmets with Long Beach firefighters
Two LBFD firefighters who responded to the Eaton and Palisades fires were given custom racing helmets by drivers Colton Herta and Colin Braun.
Posted inNews
Long Beach sues after state blocks its sales tax increase
The state agency responsible for collecting sales taxes refused to implement the increase scheduled for April 1, saying voters didn’t approve the timing. The city now wants the courts to intervene.
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Sea lion attacks girl swimming in Long Beach Junior Lifeguard tryouts
It bit her in the arm and swam off as lifeguards rushed to help her, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.