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.

What's Good LBC

What's Good, LBC? Beach Streets, Veterans Day events, and more

A Nightmare Before Christmas dinner, free family-friendly events and more distractions this week.

Crime + Public Safety

Man injured in North Long Beach shooting, police say

Police say someone shot the man in the 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue Tuesday night, prompting him pull out a gun and fire back.

On the Ballot

The Long Beach Watchdog 2024 election tracker is live

The tracker will update key state and all Long Beach races as results continue to come in.

Crime + Public Safety

72-year-old man was killed, did not shoot himself, police say

Police originally thought the man may have killed himself but later determined that his gunshot wound was not self-inflicted.

On the Ballot

'It's more important to vote locally than nationally'

Here's what Long Beach voters are saying on the last day of the 2024 election.

On the Ballot

Column: What you need to know on Election Day in Long Beach

Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 election, but we at the Watchdog can still help you out.

Crime + Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near MacArthur Park, Long Beach police say

The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado failed to stop after striking the pedestrian near the area of Anaheim Street and Orange Avenue, police said.

nonprofits

Regional food bank now delivers to Long Beach, saving local pantries a 30-mile drive

After a Long Beach federal food aid provider abruptly closed in September amid a state investigation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit has stepped up to help.

Crime + Public Safety

7 injured in boat fire in Queensway Bay, LBFD says

The boat went ablaze shortly after 7 p.m. when it was 100 feet offshore between the Hotel Maya and the Queen Mary, fire officials said.

Critically Speaking

Critically Speaking: Measure A proposes a bigger tax to cure homelessness

Homelessness has risen 81% in Long Beach since Measure H was adopted in 2017 but advocates say that stopping the funding now would lead to debacle.

Crime + Public Safety

Teen shot in Washington neighborhood, Long Beach police say

Police say the 16-year-old boy was standing on a sidewalk near 14th Street Park on Halloween night when someone shot him.

Scratch This

Scratch This: First veterinary surgery specialty clinic to open in Long Beach

Located in Los Altos, Stitches will provide a much-needed service to the local pet community.

Crime + Public Safety

It's Halloween. Here are the City of Long Beach's tips for a safe haunt.

Drive cautiously, walk in groups and go easy on the booze are just some of the tips to survive Fright Night.

Crime + Public Safety

Man arrested on suspicion of killing man in August, police say

Police say Hector Perez, 32, of Lynwood, was responsible for the fatal shooting of Ali Phannix, 43, in the 600 block of East South Street.

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot during robbery attempt near Cherry Avenue and Fifth Street, Long Beach police say

Police say the suspect “demanded the victim’s property” shortly before shooting him.