Long Beach history
Column: I went through the late Sen. Jenny Oropeza’s things, and you should, too
A new Historical Society of Long Beach exhibit reminds us what elected officials are supposed to do.
Anthony Pignataro
I'm an editor at the Watchdog. I've been a journalist since early 1996, and have written for a variety of publications, some of which still exist.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 2 injured, police say
Police say the shooting happened around 11 p.m. near the intersection of East 60th Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Long Beach Public Library
Burnett library to close for maintenance starting in late April
The 56-year-old library will close for a month to increase energy efficiency and fix storm-related leaks, city officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left another person injured
The driver of a dark Toyota pickup truck initially stopped after a crash with a Hyundai automobile near Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue on the morning of March 26, but then drove off, Long Beach police say.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Here's our guide to Long Beach Grand Prix road closures
The 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach starts Friday, but city officials began closing roads on Wednesday (that's Today!).
Traffic Fatality
Man dies a year after crash near CSULB, police say
The crash happened March 24, 2024 at the intersection of Studebaker Road and Atherton Street, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
3 men wounded in 2 shootings, Long Beach police say
Both shootings, which took place in Wrigley and North Long Beach, happened Monday night, police said.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies a month after North Long Beach crash, police say
The crash happened March 8 at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed following argument at Shoreline Village, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Crime + Public Safety
2nd suspect arrested in deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say
Jesse Galvan, 45, of Lakewood, was involved in the shooting of Samuel Villalba, 64, in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021.
Missing Person
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 60-year-old man
Norris Baldwin, who has limited verbal communication abilities, was last seen Friday near the 3100 block of Long Beach Boulevard, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Bixby Knolls; suspect arrested, police say
Officers responded just after 9 a.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of East Arbor Street where they found a man who had been stabbed.
City Budget
Long Beach youth to vote on city projects that benefit young people
During this year's Youth Power Participatory Budgeting, youth will choose how to allocate $550,000 in public money for summer 2025 projects, according to city officials.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Long Beach, police say
The man was near the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street around 7 p.m. Sunday when he was shot.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after being shot, police say
The victim, who did not cooperate with authorities, was shot somewhere in Long Beach, police said.
Missing Person
UPDATE: Police locate missing at-risk 33-year-old
Nathan Aggarwal was last seen near the area of Atlantic Avenue and East Broadway in Long Beach, according to authorities.