Crime + Public Safety

Man pistol-whips person, fires shot into air Christmas night, police say

Two men were arguing in the 3400 block of Stanbridge Avenue when one of them pistol-whipped the other and then fire multiple shots into the air, police said.

Crime + Public Safety

Police ask for help finding missing 76-year-old man with cognitive issues

Police say James Foster was last seen leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East Fourth Street Thursday at around 7:30 a.m.

Recycling

Long Beach offering free holiday treecycling starting Thursday

Residents can drop off their trees at any of 12 locations seven days a week through Jan. 10, 2025.

Crime + Public Safety

Cause of death revealed for woman found after East Long Beach brush fire, medical examiner says

Charlene Matson, 35, had been shot in the head and later found in a field in East Long Beach following a brush fire Sunday, Dec. 8, according to authorities.

homelessness

'These are humans': Residents mourn the unhoused who died on the streets of Long Beach this year

During the annual service, the names of 65 unhoused people were read, each having a candle lit in their honor.

Crime + Public Safety

Police ask for help finding missing 57-year-old woman with medical conditions

Dana D. Petitt, 57, was last seen leaving her home near the 2200 block of Pine Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police.

Philanthropy

The Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But the Hood Santa got it back

The Local Hearts Foundation had hundreds of donated toys stolen last week. But with help from communities around the country, the nonprofit had plenty for its annual giveaway Saturday.

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot while walking in Willmore neighborhood, Long Beach police say

Police say the man was walking near the 500 block of West Ninth Street around 7 p.m. when someone shot him in the upper body.

Scratch This

I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!

Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.

affordable housing

Will Long Beach mandate affordable housing in new developments citywide? City Council to decide in early 2025

Proposed requirements that would touch all neighborhoods passed the Planning Commission on Thursday; they would require reserving up to 12% of units for lower income residents.

immigration

CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration

Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.

Crime + Public Safety

Signal Hill police chief dies following medical emergency at work, city officials say

Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Crime + Public Safety

17-year-old shot near Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say

The teen, according to police, was in the 1000 block of Alamitos Avenue around 6:45 p.m. when he was shot in the lower body.

Crime + Public Safety

Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 74-year-old man who may become disoriented

Henry L. Folse was last seen near the 700 block of Olive Avenue, according to police.

ports

Uncertainty at East and Gulf coast ports, consumer demand fuel record November at San Pedro Bay ports

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.

Crime + Public Safety

Man dead in crash between box truck and big rig on 605 Freeway in Long Beach, CHP says

The big rig truck was pulled over on the right side of the southbound 605 Freeway when the box truck crashed into it around 11 a.m., according to CHP.