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.
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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.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
Eight drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license and another five for traffic violations, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The woman was crossing Long Beach Boulevard at 68th Street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized in North Long Beach shooting, police say
Police say the man was in the 6400 block of Orizaba Avenue around 9 p.m. Saturday when an unknown suspect shot him.