Now that August has come and gone, here is a look back at the most-read stories of the month:
5. Police: Rec Counselors Beat Minor: Two counselors at the Long Beach Recreation Center were arrested after they allegedly beat up a minor at the city-run facility on Aug. 13.
4. Four Queens Men Charged with Gang Assault: Four Queens men were charged with gang assault and robbery of a woman in Long Beach on Aug. 4
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3. House Fire Spreads to Nearby Home: An East End house fire that spread to a home behind it prompted a response from the Long Beach Fire Department and several other neighboring fire departments in the wee hours of the morning on Aug. 26.
2. 7-Eleven Plans Move to West End: 7-Eleven plans to set up shop in the West End, and some residents have reacted strongly against the proposal.
1. Long Beach Man Dies After Surfing in Lido Beach: Michael Connolly, 28, a Long Beach resident, died shortly after suffering an apparent heart attack while surfing at Lido Beach on Aug. 3.
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