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LB hospitals, Health Department working together to combat whooping-cough epidemic
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been declared an epidemic in California this year, with case numbers projected to be…
September 17, 2010
As school resumes, drivers and pedestrians should obey traffic-safety procedures
The Long Beach Police Department is reminding the public that school began this week and the volume of…
September 10, 2010
Lowenthal, CHP offering events about child safety seats
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four children in child safety seats are…
September 10, 2010
Public encouraged to take precaution against West Nile virus
West Nile virus (WNV) activity continues in Los Angeles County as children head back to school. The Greater…
September 10, 2010
LBPD conducting DUI checkpoint in West Division
The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 10, from 6pm until…
September 10, 2010
LBPD checkpoint yields 3 DUIs, 21 traffic citations
On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Long Beach Police Department conducted a Driving Under the Influence/Driver’s License checkpoint at…
September 3, 2010
Governor signs statewide social host bill same day as teen-drinking prevention conference
Adults in the state of California who serve alcohol to underage youth now could be held liable if…
August 27, 2010
Protect kids from sun exposure during school hours
Whether they just started or are about to go back, here are some sun safety tips to make…
August 27, 2010
In preparing kids for school, parents should consider problem of bullying
“If you tell anybody I hurt you, I’ll kill you.” These words generally are the types of idle…
August 27, 2010
Long Beach area experiencing rash of street burglaries
The Long Beach Police Department is warning the public of a trend of strong-arm street robberies that have…
August 6, 2010