Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 11:27 p.m. Monday at the 4900 block of Oregon Avenue, according to the LBPD.
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Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed inside Cal Heights bar, police say
The stabbing happened around 1:09 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Cabrillo baseball coach arrested for alleged statutory rape of student
The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil.
Traffic Fatality
Infant dies after being hit by vehicle in North Long Beach, police say
The 1-year-old walked in front of her mother's vehicle as she was leaving a carport Wednesday, according to authorities.
public health
Long Beach Health Department cutting STI/HIV services
A loss of $1.3 million in federal funds cut by the Trump Administration is to blame, city officials say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed on Second Street, police say
The stabbing happened around 5:14 a.m. Sunday morning, according to police.
queen mary
Remembering Queen Mary Commodore Everette Hoard
The longtime ship historian and ambassador, who former Mayor Robert Garcia said represented the famous vessel in human form, has died, Queen Mary officials said on social media.
Missing Person
UPDATE: Police find missing at-risk 16-year-old boy
Alexander Martinez was last seen walking in the area of Aquarium Way and Bay Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was shot near the Los Angeles Riverbed and the 91 freeway around 11:18 a.m. Wednesday.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in West Long Beach, police say
The man was crossing Pacific Coast Highway west of Golden Avenue early Sunday night when he was hit, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Woman found dead on LA River bike path in West Long Beach, police say
The woman apparently fell from a motorcycle or other moving vehicle early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Off-duty Border Patrol agent charged with assaulting LBPD officer, resisting arrest
Isaiah Hodgson, 29, was carrying a concealed weapon and 'engaged in violent conduct,’ while being arrested at Shoreline Village, according to police and the Los Angeles DA's office.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. Thursday at the 5800 block of Myrtle Avenue, according to the LBPD.
Youth Advisory Council
City calls for Long Beach Youth Advisory Council applicants
Those interested must be city residents aged 16-26 and have a passion for issues affecting young people, according to city officials.
Missing Person
UPDATE: Police find missing at-risk 75-year-old man
Robert Eugene Kirkwood was last driving a white 2018 four-door Nissan Kick near 30 West Forhan Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Washington School leaves man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 4:50 a.m. Sunday at the 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the LBPD.