Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who grew up in Long Beach, recommended they open Downtown. Now they’re here.
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DA ends moratorium on death penalty, says it will be sought only in exceedingly rare cases
This reverses a policy from now-former District Attorney George Gascón that barred prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in any case.
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Artist profile: Longtime local tattoo artist to display paintings, mixed-media work at solo show
Art has been a constant force of reinvention in Sonny Daniel’s life. His latest era will be on display at Altar Society Brewing on Saturday.
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Man arrested for allegedly firebombing car on Second Street, Long Beach authorities say
He’s accused of throwing an “incendiary device” at a vehicle. Jail records show he was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Two killed in crash between car and motorcycle in East Long Beach, authorities say
The motorcyclist and an elderly woman riding in the car were killed in the crash at Wardlow Road and Woodruff Avenue, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
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‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short
The ports of LA and Long Beach are the biggest sources of air pollution in the LA basin. Air quality officials have drafted new rules to help electrify the ports. But community groups representing 400,000 residents say they don’t go far enough or fast enough to clean up their dirty air.
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Toxic fumigant methyl bromide is being used at more facilities near these communities, officials reveal
Long Beach residents near companies that use methyl bromide are angry that air quality officials didn’t notify them for years and haven’t assessed their health risks. Now officials say more facilities are operating in San Pedro and Compton.
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Donations and volunteers give kids a comforting space at Long Beach’s homelessness hub
A newly revamped corner designed to make children feel safe is now open at the city’s homelessness services center.
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No court decision yet on SPCALA’s eviction from Long Beach animal shelter
Unless the nonprofit voluntarily leaves or the city seeks a court order to remove them, it appears they’ll remain at the animal shelter past an original March 26 deadline.
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You can see Long Beach Grand Prix history at this Petersen Automotive Museum exhibit
A special exhibit features five historic cars as part of a celebration of the race’s 50th anniversary.