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February 6, 2026
Two suspects arrested on suspicion of murdering homeless man

Police did not disclose a suspected motive for the killing, nor if the suspected shooters knew the victim.

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February 6, 2026
Long Beach says absentee landowners have ignored citations, let their properties decay. New penalties may change that.

Some buildings have racked up thousands of dollars in unpaid fines, repeatedly caught fire, or attracted endless dumping and trespassing. 

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February 6, 2026
Federal funds will pay for new kids’ playground at LBCC’s PCH campus

About a quarter of LBCC students in 2023 were parents. For those families, it can be hard to access outdoor play for kids while balancing work, school and the difficulty of living in neighborhoods without nearby parks, Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz said.

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February 6, 2026
Long Beach settles employee’s lawsuit over religious exemption for coronavirus testing
A worker tests samples for the new coronavirus in Los Angeles County's lab. Photo courtesy Los Angeles County.

The matter was settled for $35,000, according to Long Beach Deputy City Attorney Shooka Dadashzadeh, who declined to disclose any further terms of the deal.

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