Bay Harbour
‘Win-Win’: Coastal Commission unanimously approves Bay Harbour settlement
The agreement will end 43 years of public access violations with the homeowners association funding numerous improvements.
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Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.
Traffic Fatality
Bicyclist killed in West Long Beach hit-and-run, police say
The man was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near Santa Fe Avenue around 2:38 a.m. Monday.
Bay Harbour
After 43 years of violations, gated community on cusp of providing full public access, Coastal Commission says
If approved, the settlement with the Bay Harbour HOA would require many new public amenities but eliminate millions in penalties.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen arrested after 3-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
The 17-year-old, who allegedly attempted to stab a woman, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
'Record' 430 guns collected at buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, county says
The event allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms for gift cards, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.
Crime + Public Safety
Central Long Beach argument leads to stabbing, police say
The two men were arguing in the 1700 block of N. Stanton Place around 6:39 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The victim was stabbed by another man in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
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.
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.