Long Beach CA Patch

Investigating new digs around Long Beach? Find your price point among the latest properties to hit the open-house circuit. trib.al/arTWdUr

As California's war over land use authority rages on, critics of the state's housing quotas are turning to voters. trib.al/cHUriVu

The mother entered her son's room to investigate a gas smell and found a body wrapped in plastic, according to Los Angeles police. trib.al/CbdApyr

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A man was shot to death in North Long Beach near Lakewood early Tuesday morning, according to the Long Beach Police Department. trib.al/Y9nGkPj

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/Qku2QRX

One of your neighbors published an article in the Arts & Entertainment section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/gyQlqNv

Genesis Butler is the 16-year-old founder of Youth Climate Save and was honored as an outstanding young activist for the environment. trib.al/0ZgWk35

Long Beach Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the East Division from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18. trib.al/A2gCNiV

Detectives are seeking additional potential victims of a man accused of contacting a minor for sexual misconduct and related charges. trib.al/Uisvw06

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Here's your weekly peek at interesting homes newly on the market in the Long Beach area. trib.al/cluEQPo

The report credits California for spending $350 million on its teacher residency program. trib.al/AWwd6ju

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Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/PrNT7yW

SoCalGas promoted natural gas as “renewable,” according to the complaint from the state AG. Most natural gas is derived from fossil fuels. trib.al/CvR3IRW

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Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/pB4XI3R