Crime + Public Safety
Man intentionally ran over his father, Long Beach police say
Robert Porter, 50, allegedly killed his 89-year-old father during a family disturbance, according to authorities.
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Crime + Public Safety
Person stabbed during argument in North Long Beach, police say
Another person was stabbed in Central Long Beach in a separate incident, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Assault suspect arrested in East Village, police say
A man assaulted another man during an argument in the 10 block of Lime Avenue around 4 a.m., according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
11 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself in Belmont Heights, police say
The man was hospitalized after he 'negligently discharged" the gun, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Suspected drunk driver backs into family in West Village, killing toddler
The child and two others were sitting on a stoop in the 400 block of Maine Avenue when they were hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was stabbed during a domestic violence incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 for shooting a teen boy
A 14-year-old boy shot another 14-year-old boy, while Jian Xavier Salas, 19, was an accessory to the shooting, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen shot while driving in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened near Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach tonight
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.
Traffic Fatality
Fiery crash near Long Beach Airport kills 4, police say
A car hit the center divider on Lakewood Boulevard beneath the airport runway shortly after midnight, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Crash in Franklin neighborhood kills man, police say
The driver may have been speeding when they hit the man Wednesday night, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Magnolia neighborhood crash, police say
The man was crossing Pacific Coast Highway near Maine Avenue Wednesday night when he was hit, according to authorities.
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.
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.