Crime + Public Safety
Man shot to death near Downtown, police say
The man was in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue around 1 a.m. when he was shot, according to authorities.
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Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by LB Transit bus, police say
The man was crossing the 400 block of Golden Shore around 1:05 p.m. last week when the bus hit him, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Traffic fatality memorial sign program would cost city $100K, officials say
Though feasible, the Public Works director recommended not moving forward with the program due to the city's impending budget deficit.
Love Your Block
City to award $2,500 grants to 3 resident-led improvement projects in West Long Beach
Projects include planting native trees, creating reflective art to encourage active transportation and giving wildflower seed kits to local students.
VIP Records
Help the city design a new home for the historic VIP Records sign
The public can share stories and memories of the famed music store and recording studio — and give feedback on design concepts — during an Aug. 13 workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Traffic Fatality
72-year-old man dies after truck goes into water in East Long Beach, police say
The man and a woman were heading north on Studebaker Road when their truck hit the bridge railing and fell into the Los Cerritos Channel Wednesday, authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Crash near Long Beach Airport kills 81-year-old man, police say
The man was driving a van on Lakewood Boulevard at Wardlow Road when he collided another vehicle Monday morning, according to authorities.
time capsule
City to open 50-year-old time capsule Wednesday
Long Beach officials buried the capsule, which contains more than 80 items, outside the old city hall on July 4, 1976, according to the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was arrested after negligently firing a gun in a separate incident, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
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.
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.