Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing suspect arrested after SWAT standoff
A man was injured and then arrested after police used a taser, gas, 'less-lethal' launcher and K9 on him Saturday night in the 1700 block of Pine Avenue, according to authorities.
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Traffic Fatality
Man turned himself in after fatal hit-and-run in Bluff Park
Christopher Bryant, 40, left the scene Saturday after crashing into a bicyclist who later died of her injuries, according to authorities.
City Council
Long Beach says it wants more public participation at City Council meetings
Through March 20, residents can fill out a survey on "barriers that may prevent community members from engaging" in meetings.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed in Central Long Beach crash, police say
The man was riding through the intersection of Anaheim Street and Linden Avenue Tuesday morning when he was hit, according to authorities.
public health
City urges residents to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles
While there are currently no reported measles cases in Long Beach, there are three recent cases in LA County and two in Orange County.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after shooting in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The man was in the 2000 block of Orange Avenue around 11:53 p.m. Sunday when he was shot, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man threatens person with replica firearm, prompts SWAT response, police say
Police used a K9 to take Sokhom Yay into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument near 2ND & PCH, police say
The stabbing happened in the 6400 block of East Pacific Coast Highway around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Bluff Park, police say
A woman was riding through the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Second Street Saturday afternoon when she was hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man refuses to cooperate with investigators after being shot, police say
The man was shot around 3:40 a.m. Saturday in an unknown part of Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 suspected of fatally shooting homeless man
Josh Porras, 50, and Maria Gomez Gallegos, 41, shot and killed 32-year-old Steven Vejar on Jan. 12, authorities say.
Black history
Long Beach Public Library to celebrate Black creativity and community
The city will honor 'Black joy, identity, self-care and artistic expression' this month with the annual 'For the Culture' program, which kicks off Friday, Feb. 6.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men hospitalized after North Long Beach shooting, police say
The men were in the 3400 block of Artesia Boulevard around 2 a.m. Monday when they were shot, according to authorities.
American history
Column: Actually Congressman, this is exactly who we are
In denouncing the Trump Administration’s authoritarian brutality in Minneapolis, Rep. Robert Garcia whitewashes American history.
Traffic Fatality
Man arrested for 2024 fatal hit-and-run in Bixby Knolls, police say
Mario Jesus Escobar Acosta, 59, allegedly left the scene after crashing into a car driven by Nikki Rash, 78, who died of her injuries nine days later, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Police arrest man for manslaughter 3 years after fatal head-on crash
Ivan Olarte-Torres, 31, allegedly killed Roberto Rodriguez in a Jan. 29, 2023 Wrigley crash, according to authorities.