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January 10, 2026

As it looks to refill police ranks, Long Beach opens expanded training academy

City officials said the new facility about doubles the number of recruits they can train at one time, something they hope will ameliorate a high officer-vacancy rate.

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January 9, 2026

Police say they led multi-agency crackdown on 2nd Street bars after shooting but found no violations

Residents have been pushing police to rein in rowdy nightlife in Belmont Shore after a recent murder.

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January 9, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Long Beach-based Rocket Lab as part of his ‘Arsenal of Freedom Tour’

Hegseth addressed Rocket Lab employees as part of his campaign to build enthusiasm for the nation’s manufacturing and defense sectors.

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January 9, 2026

Newsom casts California as a foil to the Trump agenda in his final State of the State

Newsom touted a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, but lawmakers were restrained in their responses to him claiming success on the issue.

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