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A pelican who needed 500 stitches to fix its slashed pouch is now healed and back in the wild
Rescuers believe the injury was "human-caused," saying, "It looks like somebody was malicious and did this horrible act." The post A pelican who needed 500 stitches to fix its slashed pouch is now healed and back in the wild appeared first on Long Beach Post.
SWAT officers, helicopter search for suspect who ditched stolen car near Bixby Knolls, LBPD says
Police said the situation started this morning when officers stopped a stolen vehicle on 49th Street just east of Long Beach Boulevard. The post SWAT officers, helicopter search for suspect who ditched stolen car near Bixby Knolls, LBPD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Who’s selling your digital data? California gives you tools to protect your online privacy
About 450 companies are on the data broker registry in California, and a law passed last year will make it easier to delete the data they collect about people. The post Who’s selling your digital data? California gives you tools to protect your online privacy appeared first on Long Beach Post.
DUI checkpoint planned for Friday night in Long Beach
The checkpoint will run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the Long Beach Police Department's east patrol division, which covers most of the city east of Cherry Avenue. The post DUI checkpoint planned for Friday night in Long Beach appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach man sentenced for taking teenage girls to San Diego to be prostituted
"Our children are not necessarily being grabbed from the street," the U.S. Attorney in San Diego said. "They are being groomed and recruited online.” The post Long Beach man sentenced for taking teenage girls to San Diego to be prostituted appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Millions of Californians weigh options after losing an affordable internet subsidy
A federal affordable internet subsidy is going away and 3 million Californians — including 47,000 households in Long Beach — must decide whether to end access largely considered a human right. The post Millions of Californians weigh options after losing an affordable internet subsidy appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Another massive cruise ship, the Carnival Firenze, now calls Long Beach home
The Firenze just arrived in Long Beach. It will set sail from our local port for the first time on Thursday. The post Another massive cruise ship, the Carnival Firenze, now calls Long Beach home appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Cherry Blossom Festival and dance celebration
In case you needed a reminder, it's Mother's Day on Sunday. We've got a few last-minute ideas if you forgot. The post Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including a Cherry Blossom Festival and dance celebration appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach Airport breaks record in monthly passenger travel
The airport now offer service to 24 nonstop destinations around the nation, which is more nonstop service than at any time in LGB’s 100-year history, officials said. The post Long Beach Airport breaks record in monthly passenger travel appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Supervisors oppose plan to eradicate deer population on Catalina Island by shooting them
The proposal involves killing more than 1,770 mule deer by shooting them helicopters to keep them from driving native plants into extinction. The post Supervisors oppose plan to eradicate deer population on Catalina Island by shooting them appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach is evaluating these two sites for a second dog beach
Studies are being conducted at sites near Junipero Beach, southwest of Bluff Park, and Alamitos Beach near Shoreline Drive and the Long Beach Marina. The post Long Beach is evaluating these two sites for a second dog beach appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Man convicted of killing bystander who was caught in crossfire of suspected gang shooting
The victim, a 36-year-old mother of three, had stopped at a taco truck after work when she was fatally shot, prosecutors said. The post Man convicted of killing bystander who was caught in crossfire of suspected gang shooting appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Hotel Maya and union workers reach agreement after months of strikes, walkouts
Since July, hospitality workers have been striking and boycotting at hotels across the region as part of a campaign for new contracts. The post Hotel Maya and union workers reach agreement after months of strikes, walkouts appeared first on Long Beach Post.
In The Studio: Yary Livan is a master in the nearly lost art of Cambodian ceramics
One of the last remaining masters of traditional Cambodian ceramics came to Long Beach this month to spread a love of his country's heritage and history. The post In The Studio: Yary Livan is a master in the nearly lost art of Cambodian ceramics appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Long Beach State to host men’s basketball tourney with Division-I teams
Organizers say the tournament will create a "year-over-year signature Long Beach sporting event." The post Long Beach State to host men’s basketball tourney with Division-I teams appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Utilities Commission to hold workshops on water, sewer, gas rates
This year, water rates went up 9%, adding $5.13 to the average single-family household’s bill. It is unclear whether further rate increases are in store for next year. The post Utilities Commission to hold workshops on water, sewer, gas rates appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protections
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case that could give cities in California and beyond greater authority to crack down on homeless encampments. Long Beach officials say they're closely monitoring what happens. The post Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protections appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Authorities identify man who appears to have drowned at Rosie’s Dog Beach
The man was pulled from the water by concerned citizens, police said. The post Authorities identify man who appears to have drowned at Rosie’s Dog Beach appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Police use Taser on man, break up fight during family party at Colorado Lagoon
A neighbor who provided video of the incident to the Long Beach Post said the gathering was a baby shower that turned violent. The post Police use Taser on man, break up fight during family party at Colorado Lagoon appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Port-based companies receive $44M in federal funds to reduce emissions
Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said the funding will help the local port reach its goal of zero emissions by 2035. The post Port-based companies receive $44M in federal funds to reduce emissions appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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