I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!
Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Will Long Beach mandate affordable housing in new developments citywide? City Council to decide in early 2025
Proposed requirements that would touch all neighborhoods passed the Planning Commission on Thursday; they would require reserving up to 12% of units for lower income residents.
CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.
Signal Hill police chief dies following medical emergency at work, city officials say
Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
17-year-old shot near Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
The teen, according to police, was in the 1000 block of Alamitos Avenue around 6:45 p.m. when he was shot in the lower body.
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 74-year-old man who may become disoriented
Henry L. Folse was last seen near the 700 block of Olive Avenue, according to police.
Uncertainty at East and Gulf coast ports, consumer demand fuel record November at San Pedro Bay ports
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.
Man dead in crash between box truck and big rig on 605 Freeway in Long Beach, CHP says
The big rig truck was pulled over on the right side of the southbound 605 Freeway when the box truck crashed into it around 11 a.m., according to CHP.
Man stabbed during attempted robbery, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday when two men tried to rob him.
Long Beach winter homeless shelter to open Jan. 1, later than in past years
Inclement weather beds are sporadically offered at the Multi-Service Center; another 40 beds will be added at the year-round shelter on West Anaheim Street.
Hundreds of donated toys stolen from music fest. Long Beach’s Hood Santa is asking for help
Thieves stole bags of toys collected at the annual For The Children hardcore music festival, which were supposed to be given out this Saturday in Central Long Beach.
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday
The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere in department's east patrol division, which covers most of the city east of Cherry Avenue.
Elderly woman dead after crashing into parked car during apparent medical emergency, police say
Police say the woman was slowly driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla in a parking lot in the 1100 block of East Fourth Street around 5:30 p.m. when she crashed into a parked car.
31-year-old man arrested after firing shots into air, Long Beach police say
Police say they responded to the 1100 block of Hellman Street after reports of shots being fired just after 9:30 p.m.
Man in stable condition after being shot in West Long Beach, police say
Police the man was in his car just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Harbor Avenue when someone shot him multiple times.
Column: New LA County hate crime report makes for ‘grim’ reading
CSULB professor Matt Lesenyie sees a ‘generational shift’ away from tolerance and decorum as hate crimes reach record levels.
Man shot at homeless encampment near West Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was shot in the area of Willow Street and the 710 Freeway Sunday night.
Man shot during argument in Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Anaheim Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Crime + Public Safety
Blaze in East Long Beach ravages through vegetation, destroys palm trees
Fire crews worked for roughly two hours to put out the blaze, fire officials say.
Crime + Public Safety
FBI offers reward to find suspect in fatal 2008 shooting at Long Beach restaurant
Jose Manuel Flores Jr. is wanted for his involvement in the shooting death of another person at the Brite Spot Restaurant in Long Beach on Oct. 18, 2008, according to the FBI.
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‘This is rock star stuff’: From Long Beach metalhead to playing taiko for millions
Drummer Kaz Mogi, a Long Beach native, took the stage with a massive Japanese drum during the 10th annual Game Awards as part of an emotional announcement.
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Long Beach shoppers will pay more sales tax in 2025. Here’s why
Voters in November agreed to replace a 0.25% county sales tax for homeless services with a new 0.50% tax; a city sales tax tied to the county tax is now also slated to increase by a quarter.
Crime + Public Safety
Woman struck and killed while crossing street by Compton-Long Beach border, police say
Police say the woman was crossing the street at a marked crosswalk around 4 p.m. in the area of Long Beach and Greenleaf boulevards when she fell down and was struck by a car.
Crime + Public Safety
DUI driver who killed Long Beach grandfather in violent crash gets 4 years in prison
Julie Afaq Haq pleaded no contest to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated on Oct. 15, court records show.
The Better Neighbor Project helps make forever homes a reality for pets of people in need
The project is the community arm of the Michelson Found Animals philanthropic organization.
Crime + Public Safety
Family, advocates seek accountability following Brandon Boyd’s death
Boyd family members and community activists called for new police use-of-force policies during the Long Beach City Council's Dec. 10 meeting.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach man gets 6 years in federal prison for role in Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robbery
Federal authorities say Jimmy Lee Vernon III and several accomplices made off with roughly $2.7 million worth of jewelry during the March 23, 2022 robbery.
Crime + Public Safety
Man wounded in Wrigley neighborhood shooting refuses to cooperate with officers, police say
Police say they responded to a call about a shooting in the 200 block of East 25th Street just after 7 a.m.
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Her family moved from Mexico to Long Beach in search of a better life. Now she's a city prosecutor.
Citlalli Vazquez, 25, was sworn in Wednesday at city hall surrounded by family, friends and a mariachi band.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after speeding into pole, parked cars, Long Beach police says
The crash happened Tuesday night near the intersection of Wardlow Road and Lime Avenue, according to police.
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'We should take one more chance': Lakewood Equestrian Center saved by new operator agreement
When the only other choice was to shutter the beloved facility, the City Council voted 4-1 to take a chance on a new, local operator.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after crashing homemade go-kart into parked truck in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was riding the homemade go-kart just before 7 p.m. in the area of 68th Way and Belhurst Avenue when he suffered a medical emergency and crashed.