homelessness
Long Beach needs 350 volunteers to help canvass the unhoused population
City officials ask for assistance in completing the 2025 Homeless Point in Time Count.
Crime + Public Safety
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of homeless man in October, Long Beach police say
Police say they believe 55-year-old Hemet resident Al Gene Fisher fatally shot Kendell Williams on Oct. 22 as a result of a dispute between the two men.
Crime + Public Safety
Driver dies after crashing through backyard of North Long Beach home, police say
Police say the driver crashed into the fence of a home in the 5300 block of Cerritos Avenue around 6 p.m. before coming to a stop in the backyard.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with slaying of 72-year-old in East Long Beach, police say
Police say they identified the suspect in the fatal shooting of an elderly man earlier this month as 38-year-old William Altpeter of Idyllwild.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting near 11th Street and Redondo Avenue leaves 1 injured, prompts SWAT response, police say
Police say the gunman shot the victim in the lower body during an altercation between them in the 3300 block of East 11th Street shortly before 1:40 p.m.
Scratch This
Scratch This: A deep dive into the deets of 'Adopt, don’t shop'
Pets from unauthorized breeders help fill shelters and break hearts in Long Beach and everywhere.
Port of Long Beach
Long Beach port sets all-time monthly cargo record ahead of holiday season, threat of universal tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed tariffs on all imports, which would likely decrease port activity, negatively impact jobs and increase taxes for the average family, experts say.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding 15-year-old girl missing since July
Long Beach police say Anayah Williams left her home on July 14 and didn’t return.
LA Metro
Long Beach residents will see more officers on patrol around the city as Metro contract ends
The city is winding down its agreement to police the Los Angeles transit agency’s trains and stations in Long Beach; Metro will form its own police force in coming years.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
‘New dawn’ for Long Beach motorsports as Penske acquires Grand Prix Association of Long Beach ahead of 50th anniversary
The automotive giant, which owns the NTT IndyCar Series, said it looks forward to working with the association’s team on the ‘historic’ Long Beach street race, which will be broadcast on Fox.
Crime + Public Safety
Man found fatally shot inside parked car near Zaferia neighborhood, Long Beach police say
It's unclear who shot the man or why near the 2200 block of Spaulding Avenue, with police saying a motive remains under investigation.
Recycling
Getting rid of an old mattress? Long Beach will take it off your hands 24/7
The city has collected and recycled more than 900 mattresses and box springs in about a year and a half.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen shot near L.A. River, Long Beach police say
The 17-year-old boy told police he was somewhere along the riverbed Sunday when he heard a loud noise and realized he'd been shot, authorities said.
2024 presidential race
‘Let this radicalize you’: Long Beach civic leaders face fears after election letdown
With hopes for the first woman president crushed, some are turning toward community to help their neighbors and protect their rights.
Scratch This
Scratch This: Win two free tickets to a glittering, festive feline fundraiser!
Meet Hannah Shaw, aka The Kitten Lady, at Le Chic Cat Soiree.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach man arrested in connection to series of sex crimes, police say
In addition to other crimes, Melvin Aaron Johnson Jr., 34, of Long Beach is accused of sexually assaulting at least two women and a girl between May and October, according to police.