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Giving shelter dogs a paw up
The DIESEL Project creators say that their innovative, individualized behavior-training program is ‘a worthy investment that helps create a pathway home.’
Traffic Fatality
Man dies more than a year after West Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 54th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
health care
Long Beach health officials fire back against Trump admin disinformation campaign
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage now states vaccines might cause autism. Health officials and doctors responded bluntly: No they don’t.
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No exchange policy for pets as presents
Here are some ways to make sure that the puppy or kitten in the stocking also gets the gift of a welcoming home.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after Nov. 13 hit-and-run, police say
This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Crime + Public Safety
Domestic violence suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
The man barricaded himself for two hours in a West Village apartment Tuesday night.
Crime + Public Safety
Parents tortured, murdered 14-month-old child, police say
Long Beach police said Alfredo Munoz, 40, and Kelly Munoz, 34, repeatedly abused their 14-month-old child, leading to her death.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen boy stabbed in North Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened in the 200 block of Plymouth Street around 4:16 a.m. Monday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Driver dies after crash in Bixby Knolls, police say
This is the 52nd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, according to police data.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed in Washington neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened in the 300 block of West Pacific Coast Highway around 10:24 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.
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Scratch This: In loving color
Long Beach shelter animals get a brush with immortality provided by their human friends.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman following stabbing in North Long Beach
A man was shot in a separate incident in East Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 5800 block of Locust Avenue around 10 p.m. Friday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
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Scratch This: Pets are family, too
Here are food resources for pets in need in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in Mexico after killing girlfriend in Long Beach, police say
Erik Alcantar, 44, allegedly killed Aracely Romero, 45, during a domestic dispute before fleeing across the border.
Fire
Long Beach staple Casa Sanchez suffered 'significant damage' in early morning fire
No restaurant workers were injured and the fire is under investigation, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.