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• Victim and killer in North Long Beach shooting were both 15, police say (lbpost.com) — Police say two 15-year-old boys were involved in a deadly shooting in North Long Beach, with one teen killed and another now arrested on suspicion of murder. The incident happened Thursday near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street and led to SWAT searches before detectives tracked the suspect to Lakewood and booked him into Long Beach Jail.
• Smart Buildings Create New Cybersecurity Challenges (securityinfowatch.com) — Long Beach will host the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo in late June, featuring a session on how smart buildings can better defend against cyberattacks. Property professionals attending here will hear real-world ransomware case studies and get practical advice on securing building systems, backing up data safely, and preparing disaster recovery plans that go beyond traditional IT thinking.
• Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris believes his best is yet to come (latimes.com subscription) — A standout sprinter who first broke through as a freshman at Long Beach Poly is now chasing state titles for Servite while eyeing a two-sport college future. Benjamin Harris reflects on leaving Poly, his rapid improvement in the 100 and 200, and how track still comes first even as he shines on the football field.
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