Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was shot near the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue around 3:50 a.m. Monday.
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beach closure
City closes all beaches following 10,500-gallon sewage spill in Rowland Heights
The state-mandated closure follows a city advisory that was already asking people to avoid swimming in the ocean for three days following the recent rains.
lunar eclipse
First 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse in 3 years starts Thursday night
Though rain has been forecast for much of the week, the eclipse will be visible in Southern California if the skies are clear from 9 p.m. on Thursday to 3 a.m. on Friday.
Crime + Public Safety
2 teen girls injured in Central Long Beach shooting
Two men were also stabbed and shot in separate incidents early Monday morning, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Motorcyclist dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The man, 55, was riding a Honda CBR 900 near Long Beach Boulevard and 51st Street Saturday night when he lost control, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal Washington neighborhood shooting last month
Police say Edgar Melgar Salazar of Long Beach is responsible for fatally shooting 38-year-old Durrell Shell in the 1400 block of Locust Avenue on Feb. 18.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman hospitalized after being stabbed Downtown, police say
The woman was at the intersection of Fourth Street and Magnolia Avenue around 7 a.m. Tuesday when she was attacked, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man, 77, dies one week after being hit by a car near CSULB, police say
Long Beach resident Carleton Carlson was walking across Palo Verde Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by the driver of a 2015 Toyota Camry, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
14 cited during DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach, police say
Two people were cited for moving violations, while the other 12 were ticketed for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license, according to the LBPD.
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.
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.