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CES 2024: Transparent TV, Fingerprint Locks & AI Robots

Rich DeMuro reports from CES Las Vegas on the latest technology at the show. Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson addressed residents in his State of the City address, addressing the city's soaring crime rates and growing homelessness. The address was held alongside other officials and community leaders. Richardson aims to address homelessness and the rising cost of housing, which he declared a state of emergency over in January 2023. He also highlighted the need for more affordable housing.

CES 2024: Transparent TV, Fingerprint Locks & AI Robots

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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson spoke with residents Tuesday on how he aims to curb the city’s soaring crime rates and growing homelessness. City officials, business owners, community leaders and residents gathered to hear Richardson’s State of the City address following his first year in office.

“I believe the state of our city is strong, resilient and more capable of taking on our challenges in the future,” Richardson said. Long Beach is the seventh largest city in California but the city faces many challenges. After declaring a state of emergency over homelessness in January 2023, Richardson aims to prioritize the issue along with the growing need for more affordable housing.

“The priority for me and for many of us is addressing homelessness and the rising cost of housing in our region,” he said.


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