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Special Olympics Southern California kick off in Long Beach • June 5, 2025, 9:08 AM ET (CBS)

Long Island beach shut down to prevent multi-school party, officials say • May 31, 2025, 6:26 AM ET (CBS)

Long Beach closed to prevent "unauthorized party," officials say • May 31, 2025, 2:54 AM ET (CBS)

Man arrested after 3 injured in Long Beach Shoreline Village shooting • May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM ET (CBS)

Long Beach water taxi system launches for the summer months • May 26, 2025, 10:59 AM ET (CBS)

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