Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Central Long Beach leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Saturday near Magnolia Avenue and 17th Street, according to the LBPD.
City Budget
City announces 11 winners in 3rd annual youth participatory budgeting project
Nearly 2,000 Long Beach youth voted on which projects to fund this summer, more than tripling last year’s participation, officials said.
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Scratch This: The Traveling Kitty Comfort and Therapy Show is back
Helen Sanders CatPAWS' brainkitten brings four-footed joy to residents in assisted living.
Crime + Public Safety
2 juveniles arrested in connection to 6 burglary, vandalism incidents, police say
The suspects worked with four other juvenile suspects to rob and vandalize businesses around the city last month, according to authorities.
Labor
Long Beach Memorial nurses announce 1-day strike; hospital responds with 4-day lockout
The hospital assured residents that patient care will not be impacted.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by car near CSULB, police say
The man was apparently lying in the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Channel Drive Thursday morning when he was hit.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday
The checkpoint will be active in the department's South Division area from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
awards
Congratulations, Brandon!
The Long Beach Watchdog has been named a finalist in the prestigious LA Press Club Awards in three different categories.
palestine
CSULB students on hunger strike as Gazans face mass starvation
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are at risk of “severe hunger and malnutrition” as Israel continues to block aid, according to the World Food Programme.
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Scratch This: The small nonprofit with the big heart
Frost Fund partners with Long Beach Animal Care Service to give hope to long-stay dogs.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies 4 days after North Long Beach crash, police say
The crash happened April 29 at the 6500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
1 man shot in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened around 12:55 a.m. Thursday near the 100 block West Bort Street.
Traffic Fatality
2 men die in wrong-way crash near CSULB, police say
The driver of a Honda Civic traveling on Seventh Street near Terraine Avenue Wednesday morning apparently lost control and veered into oncoming traffic.
Crime + Public Safety
Central Long Beach shooting leaves one juvenile injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday near Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue.
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.