Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police arrest man suspected in deadly shooting
The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 18-year-old John Paul Mcintyre III.
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Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after being hit by car near the Traffic Circle, police say
The driver of a Honda Crosstour struck the pedestrian near the area of Atherton Street and Ashbrook Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach PD to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
The checkpoint will be active in North Long Beach Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Long Beach Public Library
Alamitos library to close for maintenance for much of March
The nearly century-old library will be shuttered for nearly three weeks for termite treatment and lead abatement, city officials said.
protests
Demonstrators denounce Musk, Trump at Long Beach Tesla dealership
About 50 people waved signs Saturday opposing the Trump administration’s immigration policy and gutting of federal agencies.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot near Downtown, Long Beach police say
Police say two suspects were arrested following the shooting in the 100 block of West 12th Street around 6 p.m. Thursday.
Missing Person
Updated: Police find missing 86-year-old woman who may become disoriented
Juliana E. Montoya was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Oregon Avenue, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after being hit by van near Rec Park golf course, police say
The man apparently jumped into the road Tuesday evening where he was struck by a 2021 Volkswagen ID and possibly two other vehicles, according to LBPD.
Wildfire
Here's a list of Long Beach businesses and organizations offering support for wildfire victims
From discounted hotel room rates and free food to donation collections, Long Beach is stepping up to assist its neighbors throughout the county.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old girl with mental conditions
Police say Franklyn B. King was last seen leaving her home in the 4000 block of Elm Avenue Friday at around 6:00 p.m.
Recycling
Long Beach offering free holiday treecycling starting Thursday
Residents can drop off their trees at any of 12 locations seven days a week through Jan. 10, 2025.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 74-year-old man who may become disoriented
Henry L. Folse was last seen near the 700 block of Olive Avenue, according to police.
Hate crimes
Column: New LA County hate crime report makes for ‘grim’ reading
CSULB professor Matt Lesenyie sees a ‘generational shift’ away from tolerance and decorum as hate crimes reach record levels.
belmont shore
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade to celebrate 40th anniversary on Saturday
John Morris — the parade's founder and co-creator of Legends and Big Bang on the Bay — will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal.
On the Ballot
The Long Beach Watchdog 2024 election tracker is live
The tracker will update key state and all Long Beach races as results continue to come in.
On the Ballot
'It's more important to vote locally than nationally'
Here's what Long Beach voters are saying on the last day of the 2024 election.