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.
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.
3 new state animal laws kick off the new year
The Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline package targets cruel breeding practices and fraud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Year’s resolutions from the pets
There’s as much of a chance of them sticking to them as we do ours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 men arrested for stealing MLK statue plaques, police say
Sean Green, 44, and Anthony Martinez, 34, allegedly stole several plaques from the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in MLK Park on Nov. 27, according to authorities.
All wrapped and ready to adopt!
Long Beach Animal Care Services' Adoption Waggin' gets a new look, thanks to a generous donation.
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.
2 arrested after man was hit by a stray bullet, police say
During a fight Tuesday, a man fired a gun, hitting another man who was not involved in the altercation.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of shooting, killing homeless man
Freddie Lamont Key Jr., 40, allegedly shot 39-year-old Dajuan Hunt to death on Oct. 23, according to the LBPD.
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Saving a pet from the shelter's 'sad lists'
Pets with set euthanasia dates at Long Beach Animal Care Services got that way through no fault of their own, but here's how you can help them.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Hellman neighborhood leaves 2 teens injured, police say
The teens were confronted by a group of men in the 800 block of Orange Avenue around 5:29 p.m. Thursday when one of the men opened fire, according to the LBPD.
Hate crimes
New LA County report shows ‘unprecedented’ hate crime levels
The findings, showing the second highest hate crime total in 44 years, show an ‘alarming persistence of hate,” according to report authors.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after Central Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 55th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during fight in St. Mary’s neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, according to authorities.
immigration
‘It’s been a nightmare’: Longtime Long Beach restaurateur detained by ICE
Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated the Belmont Shore restaurant Natraj with her husband, Singh, for more than two decades, was detained on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after intentionally hitting, killing another man with his car, police say
Isai Solis, 28, ran down Samuel Ocegueda, 28, after an argument Sunday and then fled the scene, according to authorities.
immigration
Long Beach Transit apologizes for ICE recruitment ad
The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.
entertainment
The Long Beach Amphitheater’s inaugural event is set for June, but details are scarce
Mötley Crüe was the first act announcement but the mayor is promising something more “Long Beach” for the first official event.
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Giving shelter dogs a paw up
The DIESEL Project creators say that their innovative, individualized behavior-training program is ‘a worthy investment that helps create a pathway home.’
Traffic Fatality
Man dies more than a year after West Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 54th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
health care
Long Beach health officials fire back against Trump admin disinformation campaign
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage now states vaccines might cause autism. Health officials and doctors responded bluntly: No they don’t.
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No exchange policy for pets as presents
Here are some ways to make sure that the puppy or kitten in the stocking also gets the gift of a welcoming home.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after Nov. 13 hit-and-run, police say
This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Crime + Public Safety
Domestic violence suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
The man barricaded himself for two hours in a West Village apartment Tuesday night.