City officials say it would have little to no impact on residents’ wallets while helping stave off budget cuts. Others, meanwhile, have already argued it amounts to double taxation.
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Ex-Metro safety chief sues, alleging she was fired in retaliation for raising security concerns
Metro representatives pushed back on the accusations, saying an investigation found they “were not supported by the facts.”
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Audit: California risked millions in homelessness funds due to poor anti-fraud protections
A critical new federal audit calls out California for doing too little to prevent fraudulent spending of homelessness funds. Nearly $320 million was at risk.
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From outlaw taco stand to one of the best in SoCal. The secret of Tacos Lionydas’ al pastor is out
Lionel Perez’s taco stand was getting shut down by the city two years ago. Now its al pastor has been named one of the 101 best tacos in the region.
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Suspect fatally shot during attempted robbery at Norwalk tobacco shop, authorities say
Authorities set up a perimeter and were looking for two suspects who fled, the Sheriff’s Department reported.
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Long Beach is looking for someone to run a new amphitheater at the Queen Mary
Completion of the amphitheater is anticipated by summer 2025. The city is already looking for a firm to book talent and market shows.
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Thieves posing as customers stole $19,000 watch from local jewelry store, LBPD says
A man and a woman walked out of McCarty’s Jewelry with the stolen goods Sunday evening, according to police.
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Deputies fatally shoot man they say was armed with scissors in Paramount
Deputies tried to use a Taser on the man before shooting him, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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As LGBTQ library material comes under fire, California may ban book bans
A bill before the state Legislature would outlaw book review committees and other policies that limit access to materials at public libraries.
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16-year-old shot to death in front of relative in North Long Beach, police say
Police said a group of people was following the teenager when he was shot outside his relative’s car.