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Long Beach is considering a $3 million plan to stabilize the Peninsula after waves fueled by Hurricane Marie caused damage. The first round of repairs is expected to cost about $1.5 million, and engineers suggest added funding for a rock revetment or sand replenishment. The decision affects how well the Peninsula is protected from future high waves.
LAist (KPCC 89.3 FM) · Sep 29, 2026Hurricane Polo is bringing high surf and possible coastal flooding to Southern California, and Long Beach homeowners are preparing their properties. Residents are rebuilding berms and placing sandbags after earlier storm damage, and city officials have reinforced defenses ahead of high tides. The preparations show how residents and the city are responding to flood risk on the coast.
ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Sep 28, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that lets Long Beach put two speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway. The state pilot begins January 1, includes 18 other locations, and gives drivers a warning period, reported as 60 days, before fines. The experiment aims to improve road safety, so drivers on that stretch of highway will soon face automated enforcement.
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC) · Sep 28, 2026Long Beach police are asking for help identifying a driver who fled after a fatal collision on September 13. A black sedan struck a pedestrian around 7:23 p.m. and the driver left the scene. Residents with information about the sedan or driver can help police in the investigation.
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC) · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Tito Rodriguez, known as "Hood Santa," launched the Rodco Plumbing Academy to offer free plumbing classes for teens. This initiative honors his brother Raul, who passed away from cancer. The academy aims to provide a path for young people in Long Beach.
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Crews are reinforcing oceanfront homes and the boardwalk along the Long Beach Peninsula due to high tide and powerful waves. The city is bringing in sand and working on a long-term plan to address ongoing coastal erosion, especially with an El Niño season expected.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill authorizing the installation of two new speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. This adds the PCH segment to California's pilot program for speed enforcement cameras, supplementing existing authorized cameras.
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Following damage from waves supercharged by Hurricane Marie, Long Beach is looking at spending $3 million to stabilize the Peninsula. Initial repair work alone is expected to cost about $1.5 million. Engineers suggest further funding for a rock revetment or sand replenishment.
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A man was fatally struck by an unspecified vehicle during a hit-and-run collision on Anaheim Street in Long Beach. The incident occurred between Harbor Avenue and the 710 Freeway.
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High tide caused waves to crash against the Long Beach boardwalk due to advisories for coastal flood and high surf in Los Angeles County beaches.
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Coastal flood and high surf advisories were in effect for Los Angeles County beaches until 5 p.m. Tuesday due to the impact of Hurricanes Odalys and Polo.
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Police are asking the public for help identifying a driver involved in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian. The man was struck near Pacific Avenue on September 13th. Authorities are searching for a black sedan with tinted windows and chrome trim that failed to stop after the collision.
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A new state law allows the city to place two additional speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway, supplementing existing authorized cameras in Long Beach.
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Long Beach homeowners are reinforcing properties as Hurricane Polo brings high surf and potential coastal flooding to Southern California. Preparations include rebuilding berms and placing sandbags after previous storm impacts. City officials have reinforced defenses ahead of anticipated high tides.
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A bill allowing Long Beach to install two speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The program, part of a state pilot, will begin January 1st and includes warning periods before fines are issued for speeding violations.
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A motorcyclist, identified as Ronaldo Perez, was severely injured after being struck by two cars in Long Beach. The incident occurred last Tuesday at the intersection of Downey Avenue and Andy Street, with one vehicle fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the second driver involved.
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