Crime + Public Safety
15-year-old arrested for fatal shooting near grand prix last month, police say
The Long Beach teen killed 21-year-old Brandon Villarreal on April 12, authorities said.
beach streets
Beach Streets to take over West Long Beach this weekend
The popular open-streets event is Saturday, May 10 and will include a variety of musical acts, city officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during argument in Downtown Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 11:50 p.m. Monday near Sixth Street and Pine Avenue, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
LBPD investigating undetermined death in Wrigley
Police say they found a man with a stab wound early Monday morning near the 200 block of West Wardlow Road.
health care
‘A tragedy’: 175 people laid off at Long Beach Memorial amid alleged budgetary shortfalls, leadership shakeup
The firing of an executive late last year led to a staff vote of no confidence in CEO Blair Kent, who is now on administrative leave.
rent stabilization
‘Raise wages, lower the rent’: Long Beach tenants demand housing justice
More than 100 people gathered Downtown on May 1, urging city officials to adopt a rent stabilization policy, increase investment in legal aid for immigrants and tenants and create a livable wage.
Crime + Public Safety
'They need help': Sweet Jill’s Bakery owner responds to smash-and-grab
“We all make mistakes," owner Jill Pharis said. “It's time to address the issue."
Scratch This
Long Beach Animal Hospital’s wildlife care service on hold
When the call of the wild is a call for help, who you gonna call?
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal North Long Beach shooting last month
Police say Malik Cooper, 24, of Compton killed 52-year-old Alejandro Calderon on March 17.
Missing Person
Update: Family finds missing at-risk 77-year-old man who may become disoriented
Charles Edward Chambers was last seen near the 2200 block of Earl Avenue, according to police.
queen mary
Demolition of dilapidated village near Queen Mary has begun
What used to be a bustling tourist attraction will now be used for additional parking and event space.
business
No stereo, no paint, no tech: Jeff Bezos-backed EV truck unveiled in Long Beach
The internet had mixed reactions toward the small pickup designed by Slate Auto at its North Long Beach studio.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Oh, my ears and whiskers — bring a bunny home!
Also, a few nibbles of news about Long Beach animals.
Parks
City officials ask young people for thoughts on park amenities
Youth ages 11 to 14 can fill out a survey on how parks can be improved to help their health and wellbeing.
Missing Person
Update: Police find missing 11-year-old girl
Lucy Ann Corona was last seen near the 5500 block of East Second Street, according to police.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by car near CSULB, police say
The man was in the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Channel Drive Wednesday night when he was hit.