The major hazmat situation disrupted traffic through the port for two days as firefighters waited for flames to die down.
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State Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from gunman who killed bystander with stray bullet
The gunman killed a woman who had no involvement in an argument that sparked the shooting. His defense argued there’s not enough evidence to uphold his first-degree murder conviction.
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Gunman holes up in Wrigley home until SWAT team gets him out, Long Beach police say
Police said the gunman drove to the house and barricaded himself inside after shooting someone Wednesday evening.
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A skating squirrel in Bixby Park, butterflies in Downtown: 9 new murals are coming to Long Beach
After a public vote on the contenders, nine local artists have been picked to create unique, city-funded murals across Long Beach.
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Starting today, you can order 4 free at-home COVID tests from the federal government
For the third year in a row, the government is offering to send you free COVID tests ahead of respiratory virus season. Here’s how to request them.
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New California law will speed cleanup of idle oil wells
Three new oil well laws come after the Newsom administration delayed enforcement of an existing law protecting communities near wells.
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Kids falsely reported a person had a gun at Long Beach middle school, police say
The 911 call sent officers rushing to Stephens Middle School, where they soon determined the call was “non-credible.”
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Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms
Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including celebrations of Latino heritage and an Aloha Run on the shoreline
The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing. Plus, you can catch a sound bath at El Dorado Park or a tequila tasting at Hotel Maya.
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Officers chase, arrest man who tossed gun in alleyway, Long Beach police say
Police allege the man tried to ditch the gun as officers chased him.