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Parents of Border Patrol Agent Isaiah Hodgson blame public backlash for sons fatal overdose. Hodgson, involved in controversial arrest, faced intense harassment, including death threats and protests, after being accused of pulling a gun while intoxicated. Charges against him were dismissed after his death, ruled accidental due to cocaine toxicity. Parents claim politics and publicity silenced their son, contributing to his tragic end.

Authorities in San Bernardino County have charged leaders of a Hemet-based church with murder in connection with the disappearance of a former congregant and the death of a young boy in their care. Shelley Bailey Martin, Darryl Muzic Martin, and Rudy Franco Moreno face charges stemming from two separate investigations, with Martin and Muzic also facing murder charges for failing to seek medical attention for a gravely ill boy. The churchs secretive nature and alleged neglect have raised concerns about a pattern of control within the organization.

Long Beach Unified School District and its teachers union reach new tentative contract agreements, following Junes rejection. The deal, urged by union president Gerry Morrison, includes clearer workload rules, better protections for nurses, improved leave policies, fairer evaluations, easier transfer requests, enhanced safety, and stable healthcare costs. However, no pay raises are included due to a significant budget deficit. Voting on the agreement begins Wednesday.

Long Beach City College to honor Jenni Rivera with new performing arts center, named after the legendary singer who attended the college in the late 1980s. The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center will feature state-of-the-art facilities for music, dance, theater, and multimedia arts, and is set to open in the upcoming spring.

Long Beach to Enhance Public Meeting Accessibility: New Translation Booths to Improve Interpretation Services

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Federal authorities arrested four suspected extremists in Lucerne Valley, California, for planning New Years Eve bombing attacks. The group, linked to a pro-Palestinian offshoot, allegedly intended to target multiple locations and ICE agents. Evidence of bomb-making materials was found at their desert campsite, indicating significant preparation. The arrests prevented potential harm during the holiday celebrations.

Californias CPUC to Vote on Utility Profit Caps: Balancing Investment and Affordability The California Public Utilities Commission is set to decide on utility companies profit margins, a move that could significantly impact residents electricity bills and the states aging power grid. The CPUC reviews applications every three years, currently allowing profits of over ten percent for the states largest utilities. Critics argue these high returns incentivize overinvestment, while utilities claim they need competitive profits to attract investors. The CPUC aims to strike a balance between ensuring financial health and preventing excessive profits.