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.
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.
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.
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.
Scratch This: Who says you can't train cats?
Hannah McCoy of Hannah's Cat Training sure doesn't.
Man injured in Downtown Long Beach shooting
A man was also stabbed in a separate incident Thursday night in Central Long Beach, police say.
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.
With more events coming to Long Beach, Supervisor Janice Hahn proposes water taxi service for 2028 Olympics
The city is set to host 11 events — more than double the initial 2017 bid from the city of Los Angeles.
Scenes from the final day of the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Speeding cars, burning rubber and enthusiastic fans.
1 man fatally shot Saturday night near Long Beach Grand Prix, police say
Another man was wounded in a separate shooting in Central Long Beach, according to police.
1 dead in Bixby Knolls shooting, police say
Authorities identified the victim as Travis Lee Robinson Sr., 56, of Long Beach.
Column: I went through the late Sen. Jenny Oropeza’s things, and you should, too
A new Historical Society of Long Beach exhibit reminds us what elected officials are supposed to do.
Scratch This: Long Beach animal community, I love you one and all
Plus, meet the spcaLA adoptables and how you can get some low-cost medical care.
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 2 injured, police say
Police say the shooting happened around 11 p.m. near the intersection of East 60th Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Burnett library to close for maintenance starting in late April
The 56-year-old library will close for a month to increase energy efficiency and fix storm-related leaks, city officials said.
Long Beach police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left another person injured
The driver of a dark Toyota pickup truck initially stopped after a crash with a Hyundai automobile near Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue on the morning of March 26, but then drove off, Long Beach police say.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Here's our guide to Long Beach Grand Prix road closures
The 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach starts Friday, but city officials began closing roads on Wednesday (that's Today!).
Traffic Fatality
Man dies a year after crash near CSULB, police say
The crash happened March 24, 2024 at the intersection of Studebaker Road and Atherton Street, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
3 men wounded in 2 shootings, Long Beach police say
Both shootings, which took place in Wrigley and North Long Beach, happened Monday night, police said.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies a month after North Long Beach crash, police say
The crash happened March 8 at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, police said.
Cambodia Town
Photos: Thousands gathered for Long Beach’s 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade
The event this year coincided with the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide under Khmer Rouge rule that saw 1.3 million people killed.
wildlife
Minke whale dies after days trapped in Long Beach harbor
Efforts to lure the whale back out to open waters were unsuccessful, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed following argument at Shoreline Village, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Crime + Public Safety
2nd suspect arrested in deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say
Jesse Galvan, 45, of Lakewood, was involved in the shooting of Samuel Villalba, 64, in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021.
Missing Person
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 60-year-old man
Norris Baldwin, who has limited verbal communication abilities, was last seen Friday near the 3100 block of Long Beach Boulevard, according to LBPD.
Scratch This
Long Beach Animal Care Services and spcaLA await further eviction ruling
LBACS expansion plans are on hold while both sides prepare for a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 23.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Bixby Knolls; suspect arrested, police say
Officers responded just after 9 a.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of East Arbor Street where they found a man who had been stabbed.
City Budget
Long Beach youth to vote on city projects that benefit young people
During this year's Youth Power Participatory Budgeting, youth will choose how to allocate $550,000 in public money for summer 2025 projects, according to city officials.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is celebrating its 50th year
“I don’t think anybody imagined that it would turn out to be quite the production that it is today,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian.
Long Beach Watchdog
One year in, we still need your help
Today marks a full year since we published our first story as the Long Beach Watchdog.
Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport boasts increased unleaded fuel sales; critics are unimpressed
According to city data, unleaded aviation fuel only makes up 2% of fuel deliveries from October through February.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Long Beach, police say
The man was near the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street around 7 p.m. Sunday when he was shot.