Man arrested after stabbing another man during argument, police say
Darien Barrett, 31, allegedly stabbed a man during an argument in the East Village Sunday night, according to authorities.
1 arrested at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
Another 5 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street.
New low-cost veterinary clinic opens in Cal Heights
'Our goal is to help those who cannot get the help otherwise,' said clinic founder Claudia Otis.
Police arrest 2 men suspected of killing man in truck
Maliek Dontell James-Morrow, 29, and Buon Henry Um, 29, allegedly shot 33-year-old David Alfaro to death on Jan. 18, according to the LBPD.
LBPD to post DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
Man stabbed during argument in East Village, police say
The stabbing happened in the 600 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
Man shot to death while driving in Sunrise neighborhood, police say
The man was driving in the 1600 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 1:49 a.m. Sunday when he was shot and then crashed, according to authorities.
Bicyclist killed in North Long Beach crash, police say
Authorities believe the man was riding an e-bike on Artesia Boulevard near Indiana Avenue Friday night when he lost control and hit the center median curb.
Tag, your pet is it!
Long Beach Animal Care Services rolls out new pet-licensing program, DocuPet, that will provide round-the-clock service for licensing and pet safety.
Man injured in Central Long Beach shooting, police say
The man was in the area of Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway around 3 a.m. when he was shot, according to the LBPD.
‘Swing and a miss’: Long Beach’s pro baseball team announced its name(s), locals had opinions
People took to social media to ask why the team held a naming competition if the vote wouldn’t be honored. The team responded saying the vote was 'one of many factors' in the decision.
Police ask for help identifying person of interest in robbery and fatal shooting
The robbery and shooting of Dajion Hunter happened June 27 at the Northpointe Apartments in North Long Beach, according to the LBPD.
Man shot in Wrigley refuses to cooperate with officers, police say
The man was shot around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue, according to authorities.
City manager won’t recommend property tax hike after botched poll
The consultant used a significantly lower dollar amount than would be needed to raise the desired funds. Despite that, the tax still polled abysmally.
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man dead, police say
Police say the man was in the 2300 block of East Artesia Boulevard around 7:28 p.m. Monday when an unknown suspect shot him.
West Long Beach stabbing leaves man hospitalized, police say
The stabbing happened in the 2100 block of Williams Street around 12:55 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
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Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened around 10:22 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.
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New California law ends cat declawing
As of Jan. 1, AB 867 outlawed a practice that many consider inhumane, except for therapeutic purposes.
Traffic Fatality
Police arrest woman suspected of 2 fatal crashes, including Jan. 4 hit-and-run
Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, allegedly killed a bicyclist in October as well as two others days ago.
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Hundreds gather in Downtown Long Beach to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
The Trump administration was quick to spin a narrative, while Long Beach officials denounced the killing, including Congressman Robert Garcia, who said the federal government cannot be trusted to investigate the shooting.
Traffic Fatality
Hit-and-run driver kills 2, injures 3 in East Village, police say
A man and woman were killed in the crash at the intersection of Sixth Street and Atlantic Avenue Sunday night, according to authorities.
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UPDATED: 1 shot in North Long Beach robbery, police say
Officers found the man while responding to a call in the 6600 block of Downey Avenue Sunday, police said.
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3 new state animal laws kick off the new year
The Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline package targets cruel breeding practices and fraud.
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Man shot in New Year's Eve 'accident,’ police say
The man was hospitalized after he was shot following an 'accidental discharge’ of a gun, according to police.
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Shooting in North Long Beach leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was outside in the 6600 block of Atlantic Avenue Wednesday morning when he was shot, according to the LBPD.
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Man, 73, dies of injuries from April assault and robbery, police say
The attack happened as the man was entering his home near Downtown on April 20, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Wrigley crash, police say
This is the 58th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025 — the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
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New Year’s resolutions from the pets
There’s as much of a chance of them sticking to them as we do ours.
Traffic Fatality
Teen girl dies after car crash, police say
This is the 57th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990s, data shows.
Traffic Fatality
Another pedestrian killed in crash, this time in Wrigley, police say
This is the 56th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
DUI Checkpoint
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach, police say
Another 5 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Cherry Avenue.
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2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in West Long Beach, police say
Daisy Uribe, 23, was allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, who then took his own life a few blocks away, according to the LBPD.