Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument in North Long Beach; suspect arrested, police say
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Anthony Pignataro
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DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
Eight drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license and another five for traffic violations, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The woman was crossing Long Beach Boulevard at 68th Street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized in North Long Beach shooting, police say
Police say the man was in the 6400 block of Orizaba Avenue around 9 p.m. Saturday when an unknown suspect shot him.
Traffic Fatality
Toddler dies after being hit by car in North Long Beach, police say
The 3-year-old boy apparently ran onto Artesia Boulevard Saturday evening, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Burglary suspect arrested after SWAT standoff
James Rey Ibarra, 40, of Long Beach was arrested without incident after an alleged burglary in the 1900 block of Olive Avenue, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after firing shots into the air, police say
The man was shooting in the 5800 block of Elm Avenue early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest homeless man suspected of fatal Downtown shooting
Police say Billy Zepeda, 49, killed another unhoused man on Aug. 28.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in crash near Recreation Park, police say
The man was crossing the street on a scooter, outside a marked crosswalk, when he was hit early Monday morning, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after 90-minute SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
The man, who had pulled a gun during an argument, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
Heat wave
City declares new heat alert, opens temporary cooling centers
With temperatures forecast to hit the mid 90s and low 100s through Tuesday, Long Beach officials ask residents to take extra precautions.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Redondo Avenue, police say
Roberto Barraza, 37, was hit by a suspected DUI driver Saturday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed in separate incidents, police say
One man was stabbed around 8:05 p.m. in the Hellman neighborhood, according to authorities. The other was stabbed minutes later in North Long Beach.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot near Lincoln Park, police say
The man was shot around 4:23 p.m.Thursday, according to authorities.
urban forest
City to survey residents on developing an Urban Forest Plan
The plan would guide tree planting and maintenance in public parks, along streets and throughout neighborhoods, officials said.