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Special Bonus Scratch This: Dogs are still overflowing at LBACS
Also, there's a Long Beach TNR & Community Cat Coalition meeting Saturday morning!
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Scratch This: ‘Change impacts everyone'
Long Beach Animal Care Services ending its 26-year partnership with spcaLA is like a bitter divorce, with many animals caught in the middle.
CSULB
CSULB business students offer free tax prep services
Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers got more than $1.2 million in refunds for over 1,500 clients, according to the university.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after being hit by car near the Traffic Circle, police say
The driver of a Honda Crosstour struck the pedestrian near the area of Atherton Street and Ashbrook Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach PD to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
The checkpoint will be active in North Long Beach Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Long Beach Public Library
Alamitos library to close for maintenance for much of March
The nearly century-old library will be shuttered for nearly three weeks for termite treatment and lead abatement, city officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Former Padre, Toma owner faces criminal wage theft charges as new allegations emerge
“His motto is ‘do it until you get in trouble,’” one ex-employee said of former boss Jay Krymis.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman killed after being hit by car while crossing the street, police say
The 61-year-old driver remained at the scene after hitting the woman, who was in a crosswalk.
protests
Demonstrators denounce Musk, Trump at Long Beach Tesla dealership
About 50 people waved signs Saturday opposing the Trump administration’s immigration policy and gutting of federal agencies.
Crime + Public Safety
Employee shot after trying to foil theft at CVS, police say
A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
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Scratch This: 3 California bills attack the ‘puppy mill pipeline’
Anyone planning to buy a pet needs to do their due diligence.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot near Downtown, Long Beach police say
Police say two suspects were arrested following the shooting in the 100 block of West 12th Street around 6 p.m. Thursday.
No answers yet on new home for historic VIP Records sign
It will be years before the sign, which stood atop the famous record shop until 2018, finds a new home, according to city officials.
Missing Person
Updated: Police find missing 86-year-old woman who may become disoriented
Juliana E. Montoya was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Oregon Avenue, according to police.
politics
Trump DOJ sends probe letter asking Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a metaphor
Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'
Crime + Public Safety
A man and his dog injured in Central Long Beach shooting
Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.