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Rescue Mission begins work on new shelter for boys who age out of foster care

The shelter, named the Timothy House, will expand the Rescue Mission to serve young men age 18-24.

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Hundreds of volunteers count city’s homeless, and assess needs

Last year, Long Beach identified 3,376 homeless individuals, a decline of 2.1% from the previous years — and the first decrease since 2017. 

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Fire scorches apartments in Long Beach; 8 people displaced

Eight residents and three pets were displaced this afternoon by a fire that damaged two apartment units near Downtown Long Beach, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly before 1:20 p.m. at a two-story apartment complex on Linden Avenue near East Seventh Street, said Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jack Crabtree. Link Crews arrived within […]

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Crews douse brush fire in Seal Beach near the 405-605 interchange

Because of dry, windy conditions, the Orange County Fire Authority "threw everything" at the blaze, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

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