Crime + Public Safety
Domestic violence suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
The man barricaded himself for two hours in a West Village apartment Tuesday night.
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 5800 block of Locust Avenue around 10 p.m. Friday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
Scratch This: Pets are family, too
Here are food resources for pets in need in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
Man arrested in Mexico after killing girlfriend in Long Beach, police say
Erik Alcantar, 44, allegedly killed Aracely Romero, 45, during a domestic dispute before fleeing across the border.
Long Beach staple Casa Sanchez suffered 'significant damage' in early morning fire
No restaurant workers were injured and the fire is under investigation, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
Pedestrian dies after crash in Central Long Beach, police say
This is the 51st traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, according to police data.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car earlier this month
This is the 50th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 2013, data shows.
Driver dies after crash in Hellman neighborhood, police say
This is the 49th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
Pedestrian dies in East Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 48th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
Historic Breakers hotel owner files for bankruptcy to stave off creditors
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy will allow Breakers Mezz I to postpone repayment to its creditors, which attempted to force a sale last month in order to recoup its investment.
Police arrest man following stabbing in Hellman neighborhood
Two other people were shot in a separate incident in West Long Beach, according to authorities.
Man stabbed in Los Cerritos neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened in the 3700 block of Pacific Place around 3:51 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Long Beach Animal Care Services takes in 74 cats from hoarding situation
Animal hoarding causes suffering for both pets and the person with the mental illness.