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Pedestrian killed in crash at Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue, LBPD says
According to police, a 2002 Lexus SUV made a left turn northbound on Atlantic Avenue from East Fourth Street moments before hitting the pedestrian. The post Pedestrian killed in crash at Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue, LBPD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach launches ‘spring cleaning’ initiative to beautify neighborhoods
The city is trying to get neighborhood groups and nonprofits to organize more cleanups, and it's created a centralized calendar for people to find the events. The post Long Beach launches ‘spring cleaning’ initiative to beautify neighborhoods appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Cinco de Mayo and a Filipino Festival
This year, the Filipino Festival is Star Wars-themed. (It's on May 4th) The post Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Cinco de Mayo and a Filipino Festival appeared first on Long Beach Post.
City of Hope Orange County encourages younger adults to get cancer screenings, stay vigilant
City of Hope Orange County, the most advanced cancer research and treatment organization in the greater Orange County area, is raising much-needed awareness about the rise in cancer incidence rates in people between the ages of 18 and 49. The increase is being seen in Southern California and beyond. Amid a national epidemic of early-onset […] The post City of Hope Orange County encourages younger adults to get cancer screenings, stay vigilant appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California passed a law to stop ‘pay to play’ in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it
A 2022 law limits campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from a donor with a license, building permit or other proceeding before the officials. Now there’s a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and loosen other restrictions. The post California passed a law to stop ‘pay to play’ in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California’s population is growing again — but not in Long Beach
Long Beach’s population shrank last year even as more people are moving to and living in California as a whole. The post California’s population is growing again — but not in Long Beach appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach offers training, $10K grants to small businesses
The Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant program will assist 25 small business owners with support services, workshops and funding. The post Long Beach offers training, $10K grants to small businesses appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Dark Harbor will return to the Queen Mary this fall
The popular Halloween event will return to the Queen Mary for the first time since 2019, with a planned opening on Sept. 20. The post Dark Harbor will return to the Queen Mary this fall appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Car tracking can enable domestic abuse. Why turning it off is easier said than done
Internet-connected cars allow abusers to track domestic violence survivors after they leave. A trio of California bills seek to compel automakers to act. The post Car tracking can enable domestic abuse. Why turning it off is easier said than done appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Police release video of suspect wanted for killing 17-year-old girl as she walked home
Briana Soto was so close to home when she was killed that her mother heard the gunshots, LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish said today as he asked for help finding her killer. The post Police release video of suspect wanted for killing 17-year-old girl as she walked home appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Bomb threat sparks lockdown at Hamilton Middle School, LBUSD says
Hamilton Middle School was briefly locked down this morning and police swept campus after someone called in a bomb threat, according to the Long Beach Unified School District. The post Bomb threat sparks lockdown at Hamilton Middle School, LBUSD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Children’s products imported from China seized At LA-Long Beach seaport complex
Officials said the products violated U.S. child safety standards. The post Children’s products imported from China seized At LA-Long Beach seaport complex appeared first on Long Beach Post.
How does Long Beach decide when to clean out homeless encampments?
Legal restrictions and a lack of available shelter beds mean some homeless residents often go right back to an encampment after city workers clean it out. The post How does Long Beach decide when to clean out homeless encampments? appeared first on Long Beach Post.
SWAT officers arrest man who barricaded himself in vehicle near golf course, LBPD says
Police said the driver had to be taken into custody by a SWAT team on Sunday night near the Recreation Park Golf Course. The post SWAT officers arrest man who barricaded himself in vehicle near golf course, LBPD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Metro line in Southeast LA clears final hurdle
The Metro Board of Directors unanimously certified the final environmental analysis for the 19-mile line that will serve 1.4 million residents in cities including Artesia, Downey, Paramount, Bellflower and Cerritos. The post Metro line in Southeast LA clears final hurdle appeared first on Long Beach Post.
State DOJ to investigate after LBPD fatally shot home-invasion suspect accused of having replica firearm
Under a law passed in 2020, the State Attorney General is required to investigate any time police officers fatally shoot someone who wasn't armed. The post State DOJ to investigate after LBPD fatally shot home-invasion suspect accused of having replica firearm appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Queen Mary to host night market, movie nights and more as part of new summer series
Monthly movie nights start May 15. And the historic ship will also host a monthly night market, beginning May 9, with local chefs, food trucks, pop-up shops, a beer garden and live music. The post Queen Mary to host night market, movie nights and more as part of new summer series appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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