West Nile Virus
Long Beach West Nile virus cases rise to highest level since 2014, city says
The 16 human cases in the city reported since June are about a quarter of all cases statewide, according to health officials.
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Traffic Fatality
Driver intentionally hit bicyclist in fatal West Long Beach crash last month, police say
Four days after Kenneth Richard Sok killed Gerado Mejia, he was fatally shot by federal agents, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in crash in St. Mary's neighborhood, police say
The woman was crossing 10th Street at Alamitos Avenue in a crosswalk when she was hit, authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Suspected DUI driver dies in crash near CSULB, police say
The man was driving a Tesla on PCH when he hit a car exiting a shopping center Saturday night, authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Compton man arrested in suspected DUI crash that killed a woman in North Long Beach
Adalberto Delgado-Perez, 38, allegedly left the scene for a short time after the crash Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman shot to death in Washington neighborhood, police say
Two other women were injured during the Aug. 9 shooting, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot to death in St. Mary's neighborhood, police say
Cory Scales, 20, was driving near 12th Street and Lewis Avenue when he was shot Friday night, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
Ten drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest suspect in Central Long Beach killing
Juan Antonio Cruz, 45, allegedly shot his girlfriend Suzette Aparijo, 48, to death early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
DUI Checkpoint
Police holding DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Friday night
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after e-scooter hits pickup truck, police say
The man was riding in Los Altos when he drifted into oncoming traffic, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 suspects in robbery of off-duty cop last month
Mellaki Easter, 22, and a 16-year-old boy allegedly robbed the officer at gunpoint in Bixby Knolls on July 12, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that injured two teens
The driver of a gray Ford Fusion did not stop after hitting two teen boys riding motorized dirt bikes, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest suspect in shooting death near Downtown last month
Lefulefu Kaio Pasa Jr., 29, of Long Beach allegedly shot another man to death on July 31, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with a shooting death last month, police say
Brian Medina, 24, of Long Beach allegedly shot two men, one fatally, on July 10, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman suspected of fatal beating near LGB
Estela Jaramillo Rodriguez, 69, allegedly fatally assaulted another woman Saturday night, authorities said.