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Offensive LBPD Memorabilia Scrubbed

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 4:59pm

This story is an update to the Beachcomber story – “LBPD Officer Corrupts the Challenge Coin” - published online on Aug. 28.

4 Houses Per Lot Bill Passes Assembly, But Fails to Reach Senate in Time

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 5:19am

SB 1120, a pro density housing measure that would have required cities to allow four houses on single family lots, narrowly cleared the Assembly at three minutes before midnight, but failed to reach the state Senate in enough time to allow voted concurrence by a midnight deadline.

Vote on Four Houses Per Single Lot Update

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:41pm

UPDATE on SB 1120 (four homes on single family lots)  

Smile for the Birdie

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:39pm

ANGIE AND LUCY visiting with their parents from Bellflower get a taste of the exotic. Where Macaws and Cockatoos are eager to perch, peck and pose for pictures.

The Unnecessary Death of a Selfless Hero

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:37pm

The death and investigation of the hero K-9 Ozzy, demands re-evaluation. Ozzy was killed by being left in a LBPD K-9 vehicle for over 8 hours into the hottest part of the day. Dogs don’t sweat. They cool themselves by panting.

Group Tidies the Beach

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:32pm

With billions of pounds of trash and toxins going into the ocean each year, volunteers tried to make a difference locally by gathering all kinds of junk during a beach cleanup Saturday, Aug. 8.

Community News

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:30pm

Take-Out Tuesday

Tree Down

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:25pm

THIS NISSAN sedan automobile was practically demolished by a large Chinese flame parkway tree in the 3500 block of Josie Avenue Saturday. Neighbors said they heard a loud cracking sound around 8 p.m. and then silence. The tree branch nearly spanned the width of the street.

Community Scanner

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:23pm

August 19

Why Can’t We Use Tidelands Funds for Police, Fire Services?

Published by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 1:14pm

It is budget time again in Long Beach and the City Council is scrambling to find funds to pay for the programs and services it included in this year’s budget.

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