Police are searching for 3 suspects who robbed off-duty cop in Bixby Knolls
The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when the suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
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Crime + Public Safety
Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff in Bixby Park neighborhood, police say
The suspect and victim in a domestic violence incident had barricaded themselves in a house Wednesday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left 2 injured
The driver of a metallic blue Dodge Charger did not stop after sideswiping a Honda Prologue on June 21, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman shot in North Long Beach, police say
The woman was in the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 3:21 a.m. when she was shot, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Downtown hit-and-run, police say
The man was crossing Ocean Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by three vehicles, none of which stopped, Monday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot to death in St. Mary's neighborhood Saturday, police say
Another man was shot and wounded the same day. Police are unsure if the cases are related, authorities said.
police shooting
Off-duty cop shoots at robbery suspects in Bixby Knolls, police say
The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when two suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Bay Harbour
‘Win-Win’: Coastal Commission unanimously approves Bay Harbour settlement
The agreement will end 43 years of public access violations with the homeowners association funding numerous improvements.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Bicyclist killed in West Long Beach hit-and-run, police say
The man was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near Santa Fe Avenue around 2:38 a.m. Monday.
Bay Harbour
After 43 years of violations, gated community on cusp of providing full public access, Coastal Commission says
If approved, the settlement with the Bay Harbour HOA would require many new public amenities but eliminate millions in penalties.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen arrested after 3-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
The 17-year-old, who allegedly attempted to stab a woman, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
'Record' 430 guns collected at buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, county says
The event allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms for gift cards, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.
Crime + Public Safety
Central Long Beach argument leads to stabbing, police say
The two men were arguing in the 1700 block of N. Stanton Place around 6:39 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The victim was stabbed by another man in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
West Nile Virus
Long Beach health officials confirm state's first human case of West Nile virus this year
The person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is currently recovering at home, according to the city.