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.
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Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help identifying possible hit-and-run driver
Police believe the driver of a 2000-2007 dark-colored GMC Yukon hit a woman crossing the road around 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
DUI Checkpoint
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say
Three other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license at the June 18 checkpoint, according to authorities.
buy back event
LBPD to host gun buy-back event Saturday, June 27
People handing over weapons, operational or not, will receive gift cards valued between $50 and $300, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help identifying 2 suspects after theft of beloved family parrot
Police believe two men stole the exotic bird from a house in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue around on June 5.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday night
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on June 18.
aviation,
Smoke plume from B-52 bomber crash visible from passenger plane over Long Beach
Eight crew members are believed to have died in the crash, which took place at Edwards Air Force Base, about 85 miles from Long Beach, according to the U.S. Air Force.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal West Long Beach stabbing
Landon Sandoval, 18, of Long Beach allegedly stabbed another man on June 1, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during attempted carjacking, police say
The man was in the 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue around 2:10 a.m. when the incident occurred, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during early morning argument in North Long Beach, police say
The victim was stabbed by a man in the 6700 block of Lewis Avenue just after 2 a.m., according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach stabbing leaves man hospitalized, police say
The victim was arguing with another man around 6:39 p.m. Friday when he was stabbed, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot somewhere in Long Beach, police say
The man, who was shot Thursday night, would not tell investigators anything else about the shooting, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of Bixby Knolls stabbing
Joseph Hernandez, 27, of Long Beach allegedly stabbed a woman on May 28, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Wrigley crash, police say
The woman was walking in a crosswalk against a red light on PCH early Wednesday morning when she was hit, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument at Shoreline Village, police say
The victim was stabbed by another man in the 400 block of Shoreline Village around 7 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Police arrest teen boy suspected of fatally shooting another teen
The 15-year-old suspect allegedly shot and killed another 15-year-old boy in North Long Beach, according to authorities.