Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in early morning West Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 46th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
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mpox
Long Beach health officials confirm first case of more serious mpox virus
The risk to the public remains low, but this is the first case in the U.S. without known international travel, officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in Bixby Park neighborhood, police say
The shooting happened around 1:28 a.m. Sunday at the 200 block of Falcon Avenue, according to Long Beach police.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested for stabbing roommates, killing one, police say
Police booked Alejandro Iniestra, 34, for murder and attempted murder.
public health
City to offer free flu vaccinations at community clinics
The clinics will take place at various parks and community centers beginning tomorrow through Oct. 28.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in March
The man was crossing Anaheim Street at Cedar Avenue in a crosswalk on March 30 when he was hit, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Suspected DUI driver killed in West Long Beach crash, police say
The man, 60, was apparently driving erratically before hitting a tree, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in early morning North Long Beach crash, police say
The woman was hit by a car that had swerved to avoiding hitting another pedestrian, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Police are investigating a hit and run crash that killed a pedestrian last month
The man was hit near 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue on Aug. 15, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Police are investigating crash that killed motorcyclist two months ago
The man, 65, crashed near Wardlow Road and Walnut Avenue on July 27, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man refuses to cooperate with investigation after being shot, police say
The man was shot around 10:53 p.m. in the Rose Park neighborhood, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by semi-truck, police say
The man was walking in the middle of 67th Street in North Long Beach when he was hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Boy stabbed in West Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened in the 2100 block of Santa Fe Avenue around 5:39 p.m. Tuesday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Truck driver killed in road rage incident near Cal State Long Beach, police say
Two cars weaving through traffic at high speeds caused the accident on Seventh Street, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman stabbed in North Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, according to authorities.
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.