Traffic Fatality
Man dies a year after crash near CSULB, police say
The crash happened March 24, 2024 at the intersection of Studebaker Road and Atherton Street, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
3 men wounded in 2 shootings, Long Beach police say
Both shootings, which took place in Wrigley and North Long Beach, happened Monday night, police said.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies a month after North Long Beach crash, police say
The crash happened March 8 at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, police said.
Cambodia Town
Photos: Thousands gathered for Long Beach’s 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade
The event this year coincided with the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide under Khmer Rouge rule that saw 1.3 million people killed.
wildlife
Minke whale dies after days trapped in Long Beach harbor
Efforts to lure the whale back out to open waters were unsuccessful, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed following argument at Shoreline Village, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Crime + Public Safety
2nd suspect arrested in deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say
Jesse Galvan, 45, of Lakewood, was involved in the shooting of Samuel Villalba, 64, in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021.
Missing Person
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 60-year-old man
Norris Baldwin, who has limited verbal communication abilities, was last seen Friday near the 3100 block of Long Beach Boulevard, according to LBPD.
Scratch This
Long Beach Animal Care Services and spcaLA await further eviction ruling
LBACS expansion plans are on hold while both sides prepare for a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 23.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Bixby Knolls; suspect arrested, police say
Officers responded just after 9 a.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of East Arbor Street where they found a man who had been stabbed.
City Budget
Long Beach youth to vote on city projects that benefit young people
During this year's Youth Power Participatory Budgeting, youth will choose how to allocate $550,000 in public money for summer 2025 projects, according to city officials.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is celebrating its 50th year
“I don’t think anybody imagined that it would turn out to be quite the production that it is today,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian.
Long Beach Watchdog
One year in, we still need your help
Today marks a full year since we published our first story as the Long Beach Watchdog.
Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport boasts increased unleaded fuel sales; critics are unimpressed
According to city data, unleaded aviation fuel only makes up 2% of fuel deliveries from October through February.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Long Beach, police say
The man was near the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street around 7 p.m. Sunday when he was shot.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Does Long Beach Animal Care Services take in healthy stray cats?
It’s complicated, but it’s cats, so there you go.