Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach PD to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
The checkpoint will be active in North Long Beach Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Long Beach Public Library
Alamitos library to close for maintenance for much of March
The nearly century-old library will be shuttered for nearly three weeks for termite treatment and lead abatement, city officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Former Padre, Toma owner faces criminal wage theft charges as new allegations emerge
“His motto is ‘do it until you get in trouble,’” one ex-employee said of former boss Jay Krymis.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman killed after being hit by car while crossing the street, police say
The 61-year-old driver remained at the scene after hitting the woman, who was in a crosswalk.
protests
Demonstrators denounce Musk, Trump at Long Beach Tesla dealership
About 50 people waved signs Saturday opposing the Trump administration’s immigration policy and gutting of federal agencies.
Crime + Public Safety
Employee shot after trying to foil theft at CVS, police say
A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
Scratch This
Scratch This: 3 California bills attack the ‘puppy mill pipeline’
Anyone planning to buy a pet needs to do their due diligence.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot near Downtown, Long Beach police say
Police say two suspects were arrested following the shooting in the 100 block of West 12th Street around 6 p.m. Thursday.
No answers yet on new home for historic VIP Records sign
It will be years before the sign, which stood atop the famous record shop until 2018, finds a new home, according to city officials.
Missing Person
Updated: Police find missing 86-year-old woman who may become disoriented
Juliana E. Montoya was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Oregon Avenue, according to police.
politics
Trump DOJ sends probe letter asking Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a metaphor
Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'
Crime + Public Safety
A man and his dog injured in Central Long Beach shooting
Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Armored truck robbed at gunpoint in East Long Beach, LBPD says
The robbery occurred in broad daylight outside a Chase Bank in the Los Altos neighborhood.
Crime + Public Safety
38-year-old man killed in 2nd suspected gang shooting this week
Durell Shell, a Long Beach resident, was shot near Locust Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at the hospital, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after being hit by van near Rec Park golf course, police say
The man apparently jumped into the road Tuesday evening where he was struck by a 2021 Volkswagen ID and possibly two other vehicles, according to LBPD.
space
‘100% mission success!’ Rocket Lab celebrates 60th Electron rocket launch
The Long Beach-based company has now delivered 210 satellites to space.