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Ex-con gets 25 years to life for murdering man after confrontation at liquor store
"It's shameful what you did," the judge said to the defendant, noting that the victim was attacked after objecting to the use of a racial slur. The post Ex-con gets 25 years to life for murdering man after confrontation at liquor store appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a sumo competition or a sip-and-stroll
If you're not interested in sumo wrestling, alcohol or shopping — don't worry, there's plenty of other options too. The post Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a sumo competition or a sip-and-stroll appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach health officials to screen 175 people for tuberculosis amid outbreak
In the coming months, health officials expect to identify another 400 to 500 people who will need to be screened. The post Long Beach health officials to screen 175 people for tuberculosis amid outbreak appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Grilled Fraiche restaurant permanently closes, according to co-founder
The Long Beach location in the Los Altos Shopping Center is closing permanently along with the two Los Angeles locations. The post Grilled Fraiche restaurant permanently closes, according to co-founder appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Information meeting scheduled tonight about 3-year closure, rebuild of Washington Middle School
The campus at Washington — one of the oldest in the district — will be closed completely during the construction, which starts this fall. The post Information meeting scheduled tonight about 3-year closure, rebuild of Washington Middle School appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach homeless population is down 2%, mayor announces; the city is ‘turning the tide,’ he says
But city officials cautioned, "This is certainly not a victory lap." There were still 3,376 homeless residents counted in Long Beach this year. The post Long Beach homeless population is down 2%, mayor announces; the city is ‘turning the tide,’ he says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Applications open for 29 low-income studio apartments for Long Beach veterans
The Cove is a 90-unit affordable housing community located at 2121 W. William Street. This project consists of 60 permanent supportive housing studio apartments designated for unhoused veterans, including 15 units set aside to serve unhoused VASH-eligible veterans with severe mental illness, through funding from the Department of Mental Health’s No Place Like Home program. […] The post Applications open for 29 low-income studio apartments for Long Beach veterans appeared first on Long Beach Post.
CSULB warned faculty not to cancel classes, give extra credit in support of protests
The university said the message was a proactive step. The faculty union called it “an attempt to intimidate and bully” those who support the pro-Palestine protests. The post CSULB warned faculty not to cancel classes, give extra credit in support of protests appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Winter brought heavy rain to Long Beach — and 60,000 potholes
The Public Works Department is trying to fill at least 5,000 potholes every month through the end of 2024, with hope of reducing the total number to under 10,000 before the heaviest rains begin next season. The post Winter brought heavy rain to Long Beach — and 60,000 potholes appeared first on Long Beach Post.
This Long Beach neighborhood just became the first to ban unhosted short-term rentals
A little-known rule lets residents petition to ban certain types of rentals. This College Estates neighborhood is the first to succeed after they felt their complaints were ignored. The post This Long Beach neighborhood just became the first to ban unhosted short-term rentals appeared first on Long Beach Post.
East Long Beach’s Gatsby Books closing after 14 years
Gatsby Books, near the corner of Spring and Bellflower, opened 14 years ago at a time when Long Beach, a city long known for its used bookstores, was losing many of its iconic locations. The post East Long Beach’s Gatsby Books closing after 14 years appeared first on Long Beach Post.
New fine dining restaurant, 4 Shore, to take place of Chianina in Naples
The new French-Italian restaurant opens Friday night, serving an eclectic mix of steak, seafood and original cocktails. The post New fine dining restaurant, 4 Shore, to take place of Chianina in Naples appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach Post reporter contributes to Pulitzer Prize–winning breaking news coverage in Santa Cruz
Lookout Local, a four-year-old digital publication in Santa Cruz, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize on Sunday for its coverage of catastrophic storms in January 2023 — and a Long Beach Post reporter who traveled north to help was named as a member of the winning team. The post Long Beach Post reporter contributes to Pulitzer Prize–winning breaking news coverage in Santa Cruz appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Family settles lawsuit against pastor convicted of stealing from disabled veteran
The pastor previously said he'd “made some mistakes, but it doesn’t make me a bad person." The victim's family called his actions "beyond deceitful and egregious." The post Family settles lawsuit against pastor convicted of stealing from disabled veteran appeared first on Long Beach Post.
LBUSD plans to lease out Downtown parking lot to build affordable housing
The property at 723 Long Beach Blvd., adjacent to Jenny Oropeza Elementary School, is one of seven properties the district identified in 2020 as being surplus that could be sold or leased for purposes that benefit the public. The post LBUSD plans to lease out Downtown parking lot to build affordable housing appeared first on Long Beach Post.
7 wounded in suspected gang shooting outside North Long Beach nightclub
Four people were in critical condition, and three more had injuries that weren't life threatening, police said. The post 7 wounded in suspected gang shooting outside North Long Beach nightclub appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach State men’s volleyball team falls at home in national championship
The Beach fell behind 2-0 in the match but battled back to win a thrilling third set in extra points before the Bruins eventually prevailed. The post Long Beach State men’s volleyball team falls at home in national championship appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Man riding electric scooter killed in crash in Belmont Heights, police say
Detectives believe the man on the scooter ran a stop sign before being hit by a car near Ximeno Avenue and Shaw Street, police said. The post Man riding electric scooter killed in crash in Belmont Heights, police say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California settles opioid lawsuit with same company selling the state overdose meds
Amneal Pharmaceuticals will sell the state fentanyl overdose medication at a discounted rate under a new contract. Separately, it’s paying states to settle claims that it contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic. The post California settles opioid lawsuit with same company selling the state overdose meds appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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