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Politics

Covid-19 Local Economy Politics 

OP-ED: Studies Suggest The Economic Shutdown Will Cause More Deaths Than Covid-19

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 LBLN covid-19, economic shutdown, global pandemic

Across the United States and worldwide Covid-19 is causing great devastation, especially to those who have lost loved ones. As

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Politics 

The “Science” of Coronavirus

April 16, 2020 LBLN california, coronavirus, dr. Barbara ferrer, Dr. Raul Ruiz, governor Gavin newsom, Mayor Eric Garcetti

Amid decreasing deaths and hospitalizations from Coronavirus, California’s leading politicians are considering re-opening the state’s economy. Despite repeated promises that

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Corona-Virus Covid-19 Health Local Economy National News Politics 

Coronavirus: A Critical Analysis Of The Media

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 LBLN brett oppenheim, cdc, coronavirus, coronavirus task force, covid-19, flu, media, us economy, usns mercy, White House

When paddle boarders in Malibu are being arrested for ignoring stay at home orders, one might begin to question whether

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Politics Women's Rights 

LB Activist Zoe Nicholson heads to Virginia for the Final Equal Rights Amendment Vote

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 LBLN amendment, equal rights amendment, era, march, rally, Yasmine tanres, Zoe nicholson

In 1982, Long Beach native and activist Zoe Nicholson went to Springfield, IL to fast for the Equal Rights Amendment,

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City Event Politics 

Mayor Garcia to Honor Congressman Alan Lowenthal with a Key to the City

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 LBLN congressman alan lowenthal, mayor Robert garcia

On November 5, 2019, Mayor Robert Garcia will honor Congressman Alan Lowenthal with a Key to the City.  “Congressman Lowenthal

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California Legislature City Politics Community Politics 

City of Long Beach Joins Cities and Counties Across Nation in Support of DACA : Argument to be Heard by Supreme Court

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 LBLN daca, deferred actions for childhood arrivals, long beach

On October 4, 2019, the City of Long Beach joined with a total of 105 cities and counties an amicus

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Long Beach Politics 

WATCH: Bernie Sanders Speaks During Rally at Long Beach City College

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 LBLN
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Politics Women's Rights 

Long Beach City stands up against anti-abortion States

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 LBLN anti-abortion law, councilmembers, long beach, Long Beach city council, Long Beach city hall, mayor Robert garcia, pro-choice, protest, rally, stop the bans, Yasmine tanres

Today, Tuesday 18th June 2019 at 4pm the #StopTheBans pro-choice rally was held in front of City Hall in Long

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City Politics Local News Politics 

Long Beach City Council to possibly ban travel with city funds and economic sanctions on AL and GA

June 18, 2019July 16, 2019 LBLN alabama, alondra villa, anti-abortion law, council members, economic sanctions, georgia, long beach, Long Beach city council, Long Beach Local News, travel ban

Today Long Beach City Council may consider banning travel to Alabama and Georgia due to their most recent anti-abortion laws.

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Politics 

Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Encourages Voters to Vote Against Measure BBB.

October 17, 2018 LBLN

Long Beach, CA In another political stunner, Long Beach Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell announces his opposition to the controversial charter amendment

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Local News Politics 

Resident Opposition to Three-Term Limit Expansion Charter Amendment, Measure BBB, Formed

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Two Political Action Committees have formed to oppose Mayor Garcia’s Measure BBB.  They are Long Beach Reform

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Local News Politics 

Long Beach Voters Will Decide Another Tax Hike in November

July 18, 2018 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Voters in Long Beach will get to decide along with other voters within the LA County Flood

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Local News Opinion Politics 

Opinion – The Plain and Simple Truth

June 21, 2018 LBLN

By LBencruisn29 It is Time to End Career Politicians Trying to Reward Themselves With a Kingdom In 2007, 68% of

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Politics 

Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Announces Opposition to SB 35

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach Assembly member Patrick O’Donnell today came out against Senate Bill 35.  In a statement on his website, he

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Local News Politics 

Stephen Downing discusses the importance of body cams and how they are cost effective

August 15, 2017 LBLN
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Politics 

Stephen Downing Updates Us On The Jeannine Pearce Case That He Broke

July 25, 2017July 30, 2017 LBLN
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Politics 

Long Beach 2018 Election Season, Incumbents Running

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA The upcoming April 2018 Long Beach election season has begun with local citywide incumbents already beginning their

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Local News Politics 

Opinion Editorial – Why Did Councilwoman Pearce Leave the Council Chambers Before Being Addressed By the Public on Alleged DUI and Domestic Violence with Her Former Chief of Staff?

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 LBLN

Opinion Editorial By Rachel Gunther  What is Councilmember Pearce hiding and where did our values go as a community and

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Housing Opinion Politics 

Opinion Editorial – Say No to “Just Cause Eviction”

May 18, 2017January 15, 2018 LBLN

By Robert Fox There is a movement from a few individuals demanding something called “Just Cause Eviction”. The proponents are

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Local News Politics 

Long Beach Election Season Has Begun

April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA With citywide elections a year away, 5 incumbents have filed candidate intention paperwork to run for reelection.

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Immigration Politics 

The May Day Long Beach coalition Demands Long Beach Become a Sanctuary City For All

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA A coalition group that calls itself May Day Long Beach is marching on May 1st at MacArthur

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Politics 

5 to 3 Vote Approves Changes to Elected Official’s Office Holder Accounts

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Tonight, in a vote of 5 to 3, new rules were approved which changes the way office

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California Legislature Politics 

Gas Prices To Go Up In November Statewide

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 LBLN

California Just when you think tax increases were over in California, new legislation recently passed includes a 12 cents per

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Local News Politics 

Long Beach Councilwoman Announces New Diagonal Parking Spaces

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Lena Gonzalez, City Councilwoman of the 1st District whose area includes the Washington Neighborhood, West PAC neighborhood,

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California Legislature Local News Politics 

Governor Jerry Brown Proposes Gas Tax Hike to Fix California Roads

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 LBLN

Sacramento, California Long Beach residents may be seeing another tax hike, but this time at the gas pumps. The Democratically

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Events Politics 

People’s State of the City Event to Advocate for Long Beach To Be A Sanctuary

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Building Healthy Communities, a funded 10-year public health initiative by the California Endowment, LAANE (Los Angeles Alliance

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Politics 

California State Senator Ricardo Lara Announces Run For State Insurance Commissioner 2018

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 LBLN

California When one election season ends, a new one begins.  This is the case with a big announcement recently by

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Crime Local News Politics 

City of Long Beach, Police Officers Association (POA) Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

January 30, 2017February 8, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Police Officers Association (POA)

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Community Local News Opinion Politics 

Opinion Editorial – Harassment of Hotel Workers And Downtown Long Beach Residents Continues

January 26, 2017February 8, 2017 LBLN

By Debbie Lewis, Downtown Resident For over 2 years, Unite Here Local 11, a Los Angeles-based union, has been sending

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Local News Politics 

National Immigration Battle, Elected Officials Speak Their Mind

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA With immigration policy being on the forefront of national politics, Long Beach’s own elected officials share their

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Education Local News Politics 

Long Beach Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Bill To Address Growing Need For Qualified Teachers

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 LBLN

Sacramento, CA Yesterday, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) introduced AB 169 and AB 170, both of which will

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Local News National News Politics 

Congressman Lowenthal Will Not Attend President Elect Trump’s Inauguration

January 18, 2017 LBLN

By Long Beach Local News Staff Washington, DC Congressman Alan Lowenthal who represents Long Beach in the 47th Congressional District

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Business Local News Politics 

Local Tavern Will Host Inauguration of Donald Trump

January 17, 2017January 19, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA On January 20th, the 49rs Tavern will be hosting an inauguration celebration for Donald Trump located at:

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City Politics Local News Politics 

Quick Update: Long Beach Sales Tax Increased To 9.75% And Will Continue to Rise

January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA As of January 1, 2017, Long Beach shoppers are seeing an increase in sales tax of 9.75%

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City Politics Community Local News Politics 

East Long Beach Residents Start Change.Org Petition to Remove Bollards along Studebaker Road

January 16, 2017January 19, 2017 LBLN

Long Beach, CA Community members in the 5th District of East Long Beach have filed a Change.org petition in an

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Education Local News Politics 

Assemblymember O’Donnell’s Year of Educational Policy Legislation

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 LBLN

Sacramento, CA Over the past year, as Sacramento rolled out new legislation, Long Beach’s own Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell representing the

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National News Politics 

California US Senator vows to defend the Affordable Care Act

January 8, 2017January 9, 2017 LBLN

In an email to supporters, Kamala Harris, newly elected California Democrat US Senator vows to defend the Affordable Care otherwise

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Local News Politics 

Minimum Wage increased as of January 1, 2017

January 6, 2017January 6, 2017 LBLN

Many new laws went into affect in California starting in the new year but one new law that garnered much

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Local News Politics 

Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library Opens in North Long Beach

September 13, 2016January 6, 2017 LBLN

“The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will be a beacon of learning, imagination and growth for the entire community,” said Mayor

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Local News Politics 

Mayor’s Long Beach Business Awards 50 Business Leaders Recognized

August 19, 2016January 6, 2017 LBLN

Among the winners this year are small business owners, executives, and neighborhood organizers, including newcomers to Long Beach as well

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Local News Politics 

Josh Butler director of Housing Long Beach talks about the struggles renters are facing

August 17, 2016January 6, 2017 LBLN

Josh Butler, director of Housing Long Beach, talks about the struggles renters are facing as rents rise and vacancies are

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Breaking News Local News Politics 

City of Long Beach and Army Corps of Engineers Launch $3 Million Dollar Breakwater Study

November 12, 2015January 6, 2017 LBLN

The mayors office just released a statement that an agreement was reached with the army corps of engineers to move

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Local News Politics 

Councilwoman Price to Host Free Anti-Bullying Workshop

October 13, 2015January 6, 2017 LBLN

Councilwoman Suzie Price invites the public to a free family workshop exploring all aspects of social media, specifically, cyber bullying and

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The strong winds caused a large tree to topple ove The strong winds caused a large tree to topple over in the Bixby Knolls area near Roosevelt and Virginia Road around 4pm today, no injuries reported.
Join Long Beach Local News and Ronnie's House as w Join Long Beach Local News and Ronnie's House as we host a Town Hall to Address the Gun Violence in the City of Long Beach.

Since the start of 2021, the City has experienced a spike in shootings with 20 shootings to date. 

We need community members, business owners, City Leaders, The Police Department,  NonProfits to come together and address the Gun Violence.  Join us to share your ideas and work and let's create a safer Long Beach for your families.

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Support your Local Black Owned Restaurants who are Support your Local Black Owned Restaurants who are working to weather the storm through COVID-19.  Show them and other Restaurants Love and let's help them stay open for business. 

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@longbeachfire responding to an apartment fire 190 @longbeachfire responding to an apartment fire 1900 block Fashion in West Long Beach. 

Fire was knockdown quickly, contained to 2nd floor apartment. No injuries reported, LBFD requesting Red Cross to assist four displaced residents.
Happy MLK Day. We know for many families times are Happy MLK Day. We know for many families times are not easy navigating COVID-19, the closing of businesses, the loss of jobs and homes but together we get through this and rebuild our community.  If you need food, job, housing or other resources please visit www.lbunited.org.

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City of Long Beach 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day City of Long Beach 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Celebration. 

The City of Long Beach invites the community to participate in a virtual MLK Day of Celebration and Service on Monday, Jan. 18. The virtual event will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., feature engaging forums and activities and showcase the arts and culture of the community. You can watch the virtual event on Facebook and YouTube from 10am - 12pm. 

The City will adhere to an amended schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) holiday on Monday, Jan. 18. The City of Long Beach is reminding all residents and visitors to comply with the Safer at Home Order during the holiday weekend to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as cases continue to surge.

Gatherings among people from separate households are not permitted, per the updated Health Order issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. People should maintain at least a six-foot distance from other individuals not in the same household, including when at beaches and parks; wear a face covering whenever they are in public; wash hands frequently and sanitize high-touch surfaces.
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COVID-19 City Update - 1.15 By the Numbers, Tracki COVID-19 City Update - 1.15 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 42,888 people have tested positive for corona with 28,833  recovered and 561 people currently hospitalized. There have been 520 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but 21 with underlying health conditions. There have been 607 new cases since yesterday. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #coronavirus #covid19 #cityupdate
@longbeachcity Partners With @verizon to Bring Adv @longbeachcity Partners With @verizon to Bring Advanced Wireless Connectivity. The City of Long Beach has partnered with Verizon on an innovative project that will benefit the community and enable Verizon to expand small cells to enhance wireless connectivity infrastructure and lay the foundation for 5G service. 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communication standards which is defined by faster speeds, more bandwidth and lower latency than current 4G networks. The agreement provides community benefits that further the City’s Master Fiber Plan, Digital Inclusion Initiative and Smart City Initiative. More info on our website link in bio. #longbeach #verizon
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Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive Mayor, City Manager, Health Dept. Director Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Rollout.
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One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Kn One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Knolls. Long Beach Fire responded to the 1000 block of Marcellus Street in Bixby Knolls around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.

When the firefighters arrived they reported heavy fire coming out of a one-story house. It took firefighters about 8 minutes to put out the house fire, according to Captain Jack Crabtree PIO with LBFD. One person was found dead inside the home and another managed to escape the fire. Captain Crabtree says the fire does not seem suspicious at this time, the investigation into the cause is ongoing. #longbeach #lbfd
Man Shot during Car-to-Car Shooting in Long Beach. Man Shot during Car-to-Car Shooting in Long Beach. A man was shot while driving northbound on Cherry at 56th Street around 5:16pm in North Long Beach. Update on our website link in bio. #longbeach
Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Sexual Battery Incidents. The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be responsible for at least eight sexual battery incidents in the West Division area. In September of 2020, the Long Beach Police Department was made aware of an incident where a male adult suspect approached a female victim from behind and sexually battered her. Since then, Sex Crimes detectives have been able to connect seven other incidents with similar circumstances. Generally, the suspect has attacked the victims between 6:00-8:30 p.m., while the victims were walking alone or with other females. All victims are female Hispanic

Below is a summary of the incidents:

On Sep. 18, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Avenue and Willard Street, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 43-year-old female.
On Nov. 5, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of 25th Street and Earl Avenue, the suspect grabbed victim from behind, covered her mouth and thrusted against her. The victim is a 37- year-old female.
On Nov. 8, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area 20th Street and Pasadena Avenue, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 26-year-old female.
On Nov. 18, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of 20th Street and Pasadena Avenue, the suspect grabbed the victim from behind and thrusted against her. The suspect pushed her down after the victim attempted to defend herself. The victim is a 48-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, officers were dispatched to the area of Hill Street and Locust Avenue, the suspect grabbed victim’s arms from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 27-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Burnett Street, the suspect grabbed the victim’s face from behind and thrusted against her. The victim is a 31-year-old female.
On Nov. 29, 2020, the victim was walking in the area of Pine Avenue and Burnett Street when the suspect grabbed her buttocks from behind and took her wallet. More on our website
COVID-19 City Update - 1.11 By the Numbers, Tracki COVID-19 City Update - 1.11 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 38,558  people have tested positive for corona with 26,950 recovered and 578 people currently hospitalized. There have been 460 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but six with underlying health conditions. There have been 1265 new cases since Thursday. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate
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