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February 16, 2026
SWAT arrests man who barricaded himself in motel after stabbing woman, Long Beach police say

After approximately two hours, police moved in to arrest the man after using a Taser, tear gas, a less-lethal launcher and a K9, the LBPD said.

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February 16, 2026
LBUSD cuts dozens of staffers who helped families navigate the school system
A sign displays the Long Beach Unified School District, where the main office is located in Long Beach.

Spanish-speaking parents, who were aided by their translation assistance and other services, said they’re losing a critical resource. The school district said the jobs were always meant to be temporary.

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February 14, 2026
Immigration agents have left Terminal Island staging area, congresswoman says

A community group that monitored agents' activity is claiming victory, saying they’ve seen fewer ICE and Border Patrol raids in the region.

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February 13, 2026
In push to clean them up, researchers warn of many uncapped oil wells near schools, parks, homes in Long Beach

Even when idle, the wells are known to emit harmful pollutants. Environmentalists mapped them in an effort get them capped.

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