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Long Beach

American

noun

a city in SW California, S of Los Angeles: a seaside resort.
a city on SW Long Island, in SE New York.
(italics) the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered surface ship, a guided-missile cruiser launched in 1959.

Long Beach British

noun

a city in SW California, on San Pedro Bay: resort and naval base; oil-refining. Pop: 475 460 (2003 est)

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On Monday, officers responded to a reported burglary in the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.

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The winning streak continued on Friday, Jan. 23, when I flew from Long Beach to Sacramento.

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Long Beach police Officer Robert Cruz on Monday was testifying in the trial and made a brief mention of hearing about a Monterey Park officer in the case, but was cut off by Deputy Dist.

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An alum now at Long Beach City College led the march, joined by adults from Safe Passage and other community groups.

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And on Monday, more than 100 students participated in a protest at Cal State Long Beach.

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