Crime + Public Safety
Mazzlyn the pit bull making ‘good progress’ two weeks after being stabbed
Victims and witnesses claim to know the name and address of the attacker. Police have made no arrest.
Shooting in East Village leaves man injured, Long Beach police say
The man was in the 700 block of Seventh Street around 10:07 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to LBPD.
Nathan the Cat Lady slinks in to Midsummer Scream!
The animal rescuer, who is coming to the Long Beach Convention Center, describes how he uses his acting talents and content creation to rescue animals.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in West Long Beach, police say
The man was walking a bike across Pacific Place near Wardlow Road around 6:07 p.m. Wednesday when he was hit, according to authorities.
2 homeless men killed in North Long Beach shooting, police say
Police say the men were found shot to death near Compton Creek and the 710 freeway around 8:36 p.m. Wednesday.
A dog is in recovery after being stabbed while protecting its owner
The incident, caught on video, shows a man approaching a group of unhoused people with a knife when the dog attacks him.
Man arrested after a family dispute turned deadly in North Long Beach, police say
Sean Richson, 39, allegedly shot 27-year-old Rickie Taylor to death on July 31, according to the LBPD.
Flea-borne typhus infections rising, Long Beach health officials say
As of July 31, there have been 20 reported cases in the city, compared to 12 cases during the same period in 2024, according to city officials.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Cal Heights, police say
The woman was crossing Atlantic Avenue near 36th Street around 9:05 p.m. Friday when she was hit, according to authorities.
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say
Authorities identified the victim as Rickie Taylor, 27, of Long Beach.
Scratch This: Happy ending is an ongoing one for abused puppy
Also, come play with adoptable kittens in the Long Beach shelter's new Kittenry!
RNs pass vote of no confidence in leadership at Long Beach Memorial
The unanimous vote comes after months of layoffs, a strike and contentious contract negotiations.
Warped Tour is coming back to Long Beach in 2026
Presale tickets will be available Friday morning. No bands have been announced.