Crime + Public Safety
Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left 2 injured
The driver of a metallic blue Dodge Charger did not stop after sideswiping a Honda Prologue on June 21, authorities said.
‘Win-Win’: Coastal Commission unanimously approves Bay Harbour settlement
The agreement will end 43 years of public access violations with the homeowners association funding numerous improvements.
Column: Long Beach says racism is a public health crisis. Black Workers are still waiting for the cure.
A city commission recently voted unanimously to support the Coalition Against Anti‑Blackness in its fight for improved conditions for Black workers employed by the city of Long Beach.
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.
Bicyclist killed in West Long Beach hit-and-run, police say
The man was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near Santa Fe Avenue around 2:38 a.m. Monday.
After 43 years of violations, gated community on cusp of providing full public access, Coastal Commission says
If approved, the settlement with the Bay Harbour HOA would require many new public amenities but eliminate millions in penalties.
‘Fun police’: LBPD cracking down on drinking, noise at Horny Corner on 4th of July
Police, along with private security, will conduct bag and cooler checks for prohibited items, including booze and fireworks.
From trash bin to (hopefully) track win!
The adorable little contenders in the Wiener Nationals have diverse origin stories.
Teen arrested after 3-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
The 17-year-old, who allegedly attempted to stab a woman, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
'Record' 430 guns collected at buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, county says
The event allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms for gift cards, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.
Central Long Beach argument leads to stabbing, police say
The two men were arguing in the 1700 block of N. Stanton Place around 6:39 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Man stabbed during argument in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The victim was stabbed by another man in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Long Beach health officials confirm state's first human case of West Nile virus this year
The person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is currently recovering at home, according to the city.