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From the Long Beach Post
- June 2, 2026
- Early returns oppose sales tax increase to backfill healthcare cuts
Measure ER would have moved Long Beach’s rate to 11.25%. Local politicians said the countywide tax increase was essential to stave off a looming crisis in clinics and hospitals, but the argument may have fallen flat.
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- June 2, 2026
- Conservative challenger who alarmed teachers union trails incumbent school board president
Fearing the newcomer would institute a MAGA agenda, the union spent massively to support veteran LBUSD trustee Diana Craighead.
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- June 2, 2026
- Long Beach voting results: Mayor Richardson claims large lead in reelection bid, may avoid runoff
Incumbent City Council members were also ahead in early returns, but votes remained to be counted.
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- June 2, 2026
- Police investigate deadly stabbing in West Long Beach
Police said the assailant fled before officers arrived and there were no details on a motive or suspect.
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