Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after crash in Central Long Beach, police say
This is the 51st traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, according to police data.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car earlier this month
This is the 50th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 2013, data shows.
Traffic Fatality
Driver dies after crash in Hellman neighborhood, police say
This is the 49th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in East Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 48th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
hospitality
Historic Breakers hotel owner files for bankruptcy to stave off creditors
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy will allow Breakers Mezz I to postpone repayment to its creditors, which attempted to force a sale last month in order to recoup its investment.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man following stabbing in Hellman neighborhood
Two other people were shot in a separate incident in West Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Los Cerritos neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened in the 3700 block of Pacific Place around 3:51 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
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Long Beach Animal Care Services takes in 74 cats from hoarding situation
Animal hoarding causes suffering for both pets and the person with the mental illness.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection to series of Long Beach burglaries, police say
Raymond Edward Billingsly, 34, is allegedly responsible for five commercial burglaries and one vehicle burglary, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach pastor who confessed to viewing child porn won’t face prosecution
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it declined the case due to insufficient evidence.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Hellman neighborhood leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 2300 block of East Anaheim Street around 9:32 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
SNAP benefits
Courts force Trump admin to pay SNAP benefits, but payments will be reduced and further delayed
For those in need, Long Beach Forward and others have compiled lists of resources, including free hot food and grocery giveaways, in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
Crime + Public Safety
Man, woman assaulted by 3 attackers near the Queen Mary, police say
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident in the St. Mary's neighborhood, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Convicted murderer confesses to 3 cold-case killings, police say
Long Beach police announced eight new charges against Glenn Cox, 39, who is already in prison, for his involvement in gang-related murders between 2004 and 2007.
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October was a banner month for animal legislation
Here's a rundown on the eight pet bills Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed into law.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself in Naples, police say
The shooting took place in the 200 block of Rafael Walk around 10:34 p.m. Thursday, according to authorities.