Crime + Public Safety
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.
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Traffic Fatality
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.
Crime + Public Safety
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.
Crime + Public Safety
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.
public health
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.
Traffic Fatality
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.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say
Authorities identified the victim as Rickie Taylor, 27, of Long Beach.
tsunami advisory
Tsunami advisory issued for Long Beach following M8.8 earthquake in Russia
The tsunami waves are forecast to arrive locally around 1 a.m. Wednesday and be less than a foot in height above the tide line, according to federal officials.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 11:27 p.m. Monday at the 4900 block of Oregon Avenue, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed inside Cal Heights bar, police say
The stabbing happened around 1:09 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Cabrillo baseball coach arrested for alleged statutory rape of student
The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil.
Traffic Fatality
Infant dies after being hit by vehicle in North Long Beach, police say
The 1-year-old walked in front of her mother's vehicle as she was leaving a carport Wednesday, according to authorities.
public health
Long Beach Health Department cutting STI/HIV services
A loss of $1.3 million in federal funds cut by the Trump Administration is to blame, city officials say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed on Second Street, police say
The stabbing happened around 5:14 a.m. Sunday morning, according to police.
queen mary
Remembering Queen Mary Commodore Everette Hoard
The longtime ship historian and ambassador, who former Mayor Robert Garcia said represented the famous vessel in human form, has died, Queen Mary officials said on social media.
Missing Person
UPDATE: Police find missing at-risk 16-year-old boy
Alexander Martinez was last seen walking in the area of Aquarium Way and Bay Street, according to police.