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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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February 13, 2026
More rain headed for Southern California; cold storm to bring snow to mountains

Long Beach could see an inch or two of rain, mostly on Monday.

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February 13, 2026
‘It’s time’: California leaders unveil biggest crackdown on drunk drivers in decades

A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.

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February 12, 2026
In latest response to ICE raids, Long Beach lawmaker seeks to limit use of flashbangs, explosives

It's part of a wave of California bills pushing back on deportation tactics. “We are on offense, and we’re going to continue on offense,” state Sen. Lena Gonzalez said.

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