LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday
The checkpoint will be active in the department's South Division area from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Congratulations, Brandon!
The Long Beach Watchdog has been named a finalist in the prestigious LA Press Club Awards in three different categories.
CSULB students on hunger strike as Gazans face mass starvation
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are at risk of “severe hunger and malnutrition” as Israel continues to block aid, according to the World Food Programme.
Scratch This: The small nonprofit with the big heart
Frost Fund partners with Long Beach Animal Care Service to give hope to long-stay dogs.
Man dies 4 days after North Long Beach crash, police say
The crash happened April 29 at the 6500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said.
1 man shot in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened around 12:55 a.m. Thursday near the 100 block West Bort Street.
2 men die in wrong-way crash near CSULB, police say
The driver of a Honda Civic traveling on Seventh Street near Terraine Avenue Wednesday morning apparently lost control and veered into oncoming traffic.
Central Long Beach shooting leaves one juvenile injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday near Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue.
15-year-old arrested for fatal shooting near grand prix last month, police say
The Long Beach teen killed 21-year-old Brandon Villarreal on April 12, authorities said.
Beach Streets to take over West Long Beach this weekend
The popular open-streets event is Saturday, May 10 and will include a variety of musical acts, city officials said.
Man stabbed during argument in Downtown Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 11:50 p.m. Monday near Sixth Street and Pine Avenue, authorities said.
LBPD investigating undetermined death in Wrigley
Police say they found a man with a stab wound early Monday morning near the 200 block of West Wardlow Road.
‘A tragedy’: 175 people laid off at Long Beach Memorial amid alleged budgetary shortfalls, leadership shakeup
The firing of an executive late last year led to a staff vote of no confidence in CEO Blair Kent, who is now on administrative leave.
‘Raise wages, lower the rent’: Long Beach tenants demand housing justice
More than 100 people gathered Downtown on May 1, urging city officials to adopt a rent stabilization policy, increase investment in legal aid for immigrants and tenants and create a livable wage.
'They need help': Sweet Jill’s Bakery owner responds to smash-and-grab
“We all make mistakes," owner Jill Pharis said. “It's time to address the issue."
Long Beach Animal Hospital’s wildlife care service on hold
When the call of the wild is a call for help, who you gonna call?
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal North Long Beach shooting last month
Police say Malik Cooper, 24, of Compton killed 52-year-old Alejandro Calderon on March 17.
Missing Person
Update: Family finds missing at-risk 77-year-old man who may become disoriented
Charles Edward Chambers was last seen near the 2200 block of Earl Avenue, according to police.
queen mary
Demolition of dilapidated village near Queen Mary has begun
What used to be a bustling tourist attraction will now be used for additional parking and event space.
business
No stereo, no paint, no tech: Jeff Bezos-backed EV truck unveiled in Long Beach
The internet had mixed reactions toward the small pickup designed by Slate Auto at its North Long Beach studio.
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Scratch This: Oh, my ears and whiskers — bring a bunny home!
Also, a few nibbles of news about Long Beach animals.
Parks
City officials ask young people for thoughts on park amenities
Youth ages 11 to 14 can fill out a survey on how parks can be improved to help their health and wellbeing.
Missing Person
Update: Police find missing 11-year-old girl
Lucy Ann Corona was last seen near the 5500 block of East Second Street, according to police.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by car near CSULB, police say
The man was in the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Channel Drive Wednesday night when he was hit.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Central Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Viral animal abuse suspect arrested; dog is ‘bright, alert and responsive,’ officials say
'This type of animal cruelty has no place in our community,' police Chief Wally Hebeish said.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies in crash on Ocean Boulevard in Downtown, police say
The man, 19, was a passenger in a car that slammed into a tree Monday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Video shows man violently abusing a dog; Long Beach police are investigating
The incident occurred Monday morning in an alley just off Long Beach Boulevard and 12th Street.
Crime + Public Safety
Central Long Beach shooting leaves 1 injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:32 p.m. Friday night in the 300 block of 17th Street, according to authorities.
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Scratch This: Who says you can't train cats?
Hannah McCoy of Hannah's Cat Training sure doesn't.
Crime + Public Safety
Man injured in Downtown Long Beach shooting
A man was also stabbed in a separate incident Thursday night in Central Long Beach, police say.
Crime + Public Safety
7 people cited for allegedly giving alcohol to a minor, police say
The citations were given during three undercover operations in February and March, according to police.