Crime + Public Safety
Family, advocates seek accountability following Brandon Boyd’s death
Boyd family members and community activists called for new police use-of-force policies during the Long Beach City Council's Dec. 10 meeting.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach man gets 6 years in federal prison for role in Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robbery
Federal authorities say Jimmy Lee Vernon III and several accomplices made off with roughly $2.7 million worth of jewelry during the March 23, 2022 robbery.
Crime + Public Safety
Man wounded in Wrigley neighborhood shooting refuses to cooperate with officers, police say
Police say they responded to a call about a shooting in the 200 block of East 25th Street just after 7 a.m.
human interest
Her family moved from Mexico to Long Beach in search of a better life. Now she's a city prosecutor
Citlalli Vazquez, 25, was sworn in Wednesday at city hall surrounded by family, friends and a mariachi band.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after speeding into pole, parked cars, Long Beach police says
The crash happened Tuesday night near the intersection of Wardlow Road and Lime Avenue, according to police.
lakewood equestrian center
'We should take one more chance': Lakewood Equestrian Center saved by new operator agreement
When the only other choice was to shutter the beloved facility, the City Council voted 4-1 to take a chance on a new, local operator.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after crashing homemade go-kart into parked truck in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was riding the homemade go-kart just before 7 p.m. in the area of 68th Way and Belhurst Avenue when he suffered a medical emergency and crashed.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in North Long Beach, police say
Police said they responded to reports of shots being fired in the 900 block of Via Carmelitos around 1:14 p.m.
business
Boeing to lay off 115 Long Beach workers, more than 500 statewide
The layoffs come after the company announced $6 billion in losses during the third quarter.
West Long Beach
West Long Beach youth make art to show they care about the environment
A local nonprofit promoting health and nutrition held an art contest and environmental fair at Cabrillo High School.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 55-year-old man with medical conditions
Police say Pedro Renteria Jr. was last seen near the 3300 block of Magnolia Avenue just before noon Sunday and has not been heard from since.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman found dead after fire near San Gabriel River and 2nd Street, police say
Police say the woman's body was found after firefighters put out a brush fire early Sunday morning.
earthquake
Small earthquake in San Pedro felt across South Bay, Long Beach
The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck just before 8 a.m. according to the USGS.
Crime + Public Safety
LBPD releases video of officers fatally shooting Brandon Boyd at a North Long Beach church
Newly released footage shows Boyd's interaction, including multiple suicidal comments, during the Nov. 19 incident.
business
Youth culture, entertainment industry could help solve Long Beach’s long-standing identity crisis
The entertainment sector is growing in Long Beach and, with major events on the horizon, Mayor Rex Richardson says the city needs to sort out its identity before being thrust onto the world stage.
belmont shore
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade to celebrate 40th anniversary on Saturday
John Morris — the parade's founder and co-creator of Legends and Big Bang on the Bay — will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal.