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.
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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.
Crime + Public Safety
Border Patrol agent charged with assaulting LBPD officer has died
Isaiah Anthony Hodgson was found dead Friday, Aug. 22 at a home in Hemet, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say
Five drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license and another 11 for traffic violations, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Cal Heights leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 3200 block of Atlantic Avenue around 8:43 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 men suspected of burglary during a street takeover
Seven cars have also been seized in connection with the July 14 takeover and burglary in North Long Beach, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman following stabbing in Downtown
Police say the woman stabbed a man in the 200 block of East Broadway around 12 a.m. Thursday.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after truck rolled over him in West Long Beach, police say
He was sleeping on the sidewalk at the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway Wednesday night, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Heat wave
City declares heat alert for rest of the week
Officials are asking residents to take extra precautions with temperatures forecast to hit the mid-90s to low 100s.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man following Downtown stabbing
Police say Christopher Ivan Gonzalez, 34, stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the 100 block of Pacific Avenue late Sunday afternoon.