Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.
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.
Flea medication caution and common sense
It's extremely important that pet owners understand that using dog medication on a cat can be deadly.
Police ask for help identifying possible hit-and-run driver
Police believe the driver of a 2000-2007 dark-colored GMC Yukon hit a woman crossing the road around 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
As East LA oil spill cleanup continues, 3 companies cited for violations related to incident
The May 22 spill dumped nearly 25,000 gallons — more than ten times more than initial estimates — of crude oil onto LA streets and into the LA River.
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say
Three other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license at the June 18 checkpoint, according to authorities.
Fostering a dog for the 4th of July saves 2 lives
LBACS Foster the 4th makes room in a kennel for a lost dog and room in your heart for one who needs a break.
LBPD to host gun buy-back event Saturday, June 27
People handing over weapons, operational or not, will receive gift cards valued between $50 and $300, authorities said.
Port of Long Beach officials respond to Strait of Hormuz reopening
The waterway is expected to remain open for at least 60 days as part of a temporary agreement that experts say heavily favors Iran.
Police ask for help identifying 2 suspects after theft of beloved family parrot
Police believe two men stole the exotic bird from a house in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue around on June 5.
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday night
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on June 18.