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  • Artesia company damaged in early morning blaze

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Thu Dec 10, 11:40 am ET  

    ARTESIA - A fire damaged a building supply company in Artesia today, but no one was hurt, authorities said. Full Story »

  • LBUSD board candidates meet at forum

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Thu Dec 10, 2:10 am ET  

    LONG BEACH - Budget cuts, after-school programs and parental involvement were discussed Wednesday at a forum featuring four candidates who hope to be elected to the Long Beach school board Dec. 29. Full Story »

  • Tesla says decision hasn't been made

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 11:25 pm ET  

    A Tesla Motors spokesman said Wednesday that the company has not finalized its decision on locating in either Downey or Long Beach. Full Story »

  • Judging the 'Best in Show'

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:40 pm ET  

    Nearly 5,000 dogs will be in Long Beach this weekend for the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba dog show. Photo Gallery Full Story »

  • Leaks in the library

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:40 pm ET  

    Standing water on roof at least partly blamed for drips inside Long Beach's Main Library. Photo Gallery Full Story »

  • 300 pay tribute to Marvin Marker

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:25 pm ET  

    Submit your photos and reminiscences of the Junior Concert Band leader on our Marvin Marker tribute page. Full Story »

  • City Attorney Shannon gets endorsement from DA for re-election

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:25 pm ET  

    LONG BEACH - Facing an unexpected re-election challenge from the city prosecutor, City Attorney Bob Shannon on Wednesday announced the endorsement of District Attorney Steve Cooley. Full Story »

  • New Southern California underwater marine habitats approved

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:25 pm ET  

    State authorities approved new underwater marine habitats off Southern California's coast Wednesday, restricting fishing and diving in areas where stocks have been severely depleted in recent decades. See a map of the habitats Full Story »

  • Struggling mom, 7-year-old need beds

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:10 pm ET  

    Nothing is more important to Lydia than her 7-year-old son. So when he got sick, Lydia (not her real name) didn't hesitate to see that he was properly cared for, at any cost. Full Story »

  • Jerry Stone ordered to stand trial on attempted murder charges

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 10:10 pm ET  

    A Lakewood High School football star and his 31-year-old alleged accomplice were ordered to stand trial today on charges of attempted murder. Full Story »

  • Thief steals teacher's Christmas presents

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 9:10 pm ET  

    Burglar stole treats and gifts for kids, co-workers from special education teacher's car. Full Story »

  • High-risk groups can book slot for H1N1 vaccination

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 8:55 pm ET  

    Starting today, residents can get an H1N1 shot from the city - without waiting in line. Following a series of sometimes-crowded public clinics at schools and other locations citywide, the Health Department plans to start offering swine flu immunizations by appointment this morning. To make an appointment, call 562-570-4103 from 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full Story »

  • Craft fair will benefit animal authority

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 8:55 pm ET  

    Bellflower. An Independent Artist Craft Fair and Charity Fundraiser for SEAACA.org and possible pet adoptions will be held at Eclipse CafĂ© on Saturday from 9 a. Full Story »

  • King Peace Parade volunteers sought

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 8:55 pm ET  

    Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews is seeking volunteers for the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace and Unity Parade Celebration at a planning meeting at 6 p.m. today at Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther king, Jr. Ave. Full Story »

  • Tim Grobaty: Your chance to help a 9-year-old bridge The Gap

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 8:55 pm ET  

    A SHOT AT GAP-DOM: It used to be when we walked into the Target store in our neighborhood we'd see this gigantic picture of our niece and goddaughter Kate plastered up on the wall behind the kids' clothing section. Full Story »

  • Owner of Norwalk's wayward pony still sought

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 5:55 pm ET  

    NORWALK - Animal control officers will canvass a Norwalk neighborhood today in attempt to find the owner of a Shetland pony found wandering in the area Dec. Full Story »

  • Downey mayor: We got Tesla

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Wed Dec 9, 1:25 am ET  

    The Long Beach City Council sweetened the offer Tuesday to lure an electric-vehicle manufacturing plant here, but it may be too late. Full Story »

  • Council gives preliminary OK to smoking lounge regulations

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:26 pm ET  

    Smoking lounges will be required to have ventilation systems and comply with other regulations, the City Council decided Tuesday, but lounge owners and smoking opponents butted heads over whether the rules will curb the lounges' impact on neighbors. The council voted 7-2 to approve the new regulations, which will return to the council next week for a final vote. Council members Gerrie Schipske ... Full Story »

  • Rain expected back on Thursday

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:26 pm ET  

    A cold air mass blasted the Southland on Tuesday on the heels of a storm, sending early-morning temperatures into the 30s. Full Story »

  • Decision on second Pike hotel expected today

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:25 pm ET  

    State Coastal Commissioners today will decide whether to sanction the $33 million development of a second hotel at the Pike at Rainbow Harbor. The commission will decide whether to allow for the construction of Sierra Suites, a 125-room, boutique-inspired, all-suite project across from the AVIA hotel, near Bay Street and Cedar Avenue downtown. Full Story »

  • Purebred dogs look to be a breed apart in Long Beach competition

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:25 pm ET  

    LONG BEACH - Is there such a thing as the perfect dog? That's what judges at the American Kennel Club National Championships intend to find out. Full Story »

  • Santa Monica councilman beats out Schipske, Lowenthal for Coastal Commission spot

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:25 pm ET  

    Santa Monica Councilman Richard Bloom has been appointed to the state Coastal Commission, it was announced Tuesday. Long Beach Councilwomen Gerrie Schipske and Suja Lowenthal had been nominated - with about a dozen other officials from the commission's South District region. Full Story »

  • Mother needs a hospital bed for her son

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:25 pm ET  

    For Reba, not her real name, a hospital bed and a few regular beds and blankets would make the season bright. Full Story »

  • Miller Children's opens new facility

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 11:25 pm ET  

    Miller Children's Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new, 124,000-square-foot inpatient pavilion Tuesday. Photo Gallery Full Story »

  • Jerry Stone in court on attempted murder charges

    Long Beach Press-Telegram – Tue Dec 8, 10:55 pm ET  

    Former Lakewood High football star is charged as an adult in the case. Video from court Full Story »

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