Wildfire

Long Beach firefighters deployed to help battle Pacific Palisades fire

More than a dozen Long Beach firefighters were sent as part of a strike team to help combat the blaze, which has grown to nearly 3,000 acres, according to fire officials.

Weather

The Santa Ana winds have arrived. Here's what we can expect in Long Beach

The National Weather Service said the city could see gusts up to 40 miles per hour tonight, which is just a taste of what other parts of the region are facing.

Crime + Public Safety

Mother dies 9 days after hit-and-run crash that left her hospitalized

Nikki Rash, 78, was crossing the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive on Dec. 26 when another driver ran a red light and crashed into her car, according to authorities. That driver is still at large.

homelessness

Needles, feces and fear: HOA urges city to address homeless encampments

'Moving people along doesn't solve the root problem,' Gaviota Heights HOA president Jennifer Carey said.

Crime + Public Safety

Man wounded in drive-by shooting, Long Beach police say

The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday in the 600 block of West Anaheim Street, according to police.

skateboarding

Survey says: Give us more skateparks

The city of Long Beach has identified four potential locations for new skateparks, including a $5 million ‘destination’ park at Alamitos Beach, after a survey showed demand for more.

Scratch This

Animal abuse: Be smart, but don't lose your anger

Long Beach dog-abuse case has animal community members baring their teeth.

Crime + Public Safety

2 hospitalized in crash involving semi-truck on 710 Freeway, fire officials say

The crash happened when a semi-truck and a black pickup truck collided just before 2 p.m. on the Northbound 710 Freeway, just south of Long Beach Boulevard, according to authorities.

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot in North Long Beach; suspect arrested, police say

The shooting took place Wednesday night in the 100 block of East Plymouth Street, according to authorities.

environment

Air quality is bad, Long Beach. Just stay inside if you can.

Levels of the inhalable microscopic pollutants known as PM2.5 are high and outdoor exercise should be limited.

Crime + Public Safety

Dog shot, killed after alleged New Year's Eve attack, Long Beach police say

The circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation, but it appears the dog attacked a man around 7:43 a.m. in the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue, police said.

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach police search for hit-and-run driver who left woman seriously injured

The driver of a Toyota Avalon crashed into another car after running a red light at the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive Thursday, Dec. 26.

Crime + Public Safety

Shooting in Lakewood leaves 1 dead, 2 injured, LASD says

Sheriff's Department officials said the shooting took place around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Alburtis Avenue and 207th Street, which is just south of Del Amo Boulevard.

Crime + Public Safety

Teen dead, 6 injured in Signal Hill shooting, LASD says

The shooting took place just after 10 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Burnett Street, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Crime + Public Safety

Dogs in ‘good health’ after viral abuse video, officials say; investigation underway

Harmony, a pitbull, and Biscuit, the white dog shown in the video, were evaluated by a vet and returned to a temporary caregiver.

Crime + Public Safety

Scammers threaten FasTrak users with text message demanding money

The fraudulent message asks a person to pay for their use of a FasTrak lane to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on the bill.