Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was stabbed during a domestic violence incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Anthony Pignataro
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Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 for shooting a teen boy
A 14-year-old boy shot another 14-year-old boy, while Jian Xavier Salas, 19, was an accessory to the shooting, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen shot while driving in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened near Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach tonight
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.
Traffic Fatality
Fiery crash near Long Beach Airport kills 4, police say
A car hit the center divider on Lakewood Boulevard beneath the airport runway shortly after midnight, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Crash in Franklin neighborhood kills man, police say
The driver may have been speeding when they hit the man Wednesday night, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Magnolia neighborhood crash, police say
The man was crossing Pacific Coast Highway near Maine Avenue Wednesday night when he was hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing suspect arrested after SWAT standoff
A man was injured and then arrested after police used a taser, gas, 'less-lethal' launcher and K9 on him Saturday night in the 1700 block of Pine Avenue, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Man turned himself in after fatal hit-and-run in Bluff Park
Christopher Bryant, 40, left the scene Saturday after crashing into a bicyclist who later died of her injuries, according to authorities.
City Council
Long Beach says it wants more public participation at City Council meetings
Through March 20, residents can fill out a survey on "barriers that may prevent community members from engaging" in meetings.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed in Central Long Beach crash, police say
The man was riding through the intersection of Anaheim Street and Linden Avenue Tuesday morning when he was hit, according to authorities.
public health
City urges residents to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles
While there are currently no reported measles cases in Long Beach, there are three recent cases in LA County and two in Orange County.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after shooting in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The man was in the 2000 block of Orange Avenue around 11:53 p.m. Sunday when he was shot, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man threatens person with replica firearm, prompts SWAT response, police say
Police used a K9 to take Sokhom Yay into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument near 2ND & PCH, police say
The stabbing happened in the 6400 block of East Pacific Coast Highway around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Bluff Park, police say
A woman was riding through the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Second Street Saturday afternoon when she was hit, according to authorities.