Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot in North Long Beach, police say
Police say the man was shot near the Los Angeles Riverbed and the 91 freeway around 11:18 a.m. Wednesday.
Olympics
What will the financial impact of the Olympics be in Long Beach? Officials don’t know
The city has not conducted an independent economic impact study but maintains all costs should be offset and that worldwide exposure will be a boon for the city.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in West Long Beach, police say
The man was crossing Pacific Coast Highway west of Golden Avenue early Sunday night when he was hit, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Woman found dead on LA River bike path in West Long Beach, police say
The woman apparently fell from a motorcycle or other moving vehicle early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Scratch This
Scratch This: And away they go — wherever they want to!
The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals returns to Los Alamitos Race Track Saturday, July 12.
Crime + Public Safety
Off-duty Border Patrol agent charged with assaulting LBPD officer, resisting arrest
Isaiah Hodgson, 29, was carrying a concealed weapon and 'engaged in violent conduct,’ while being arrested at Shoreline Village, according to police and the Los Angeles DA's office.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. Thursday at the 5800 block of Myrtle Avenue, according to the LBPD.
Youth Advisory Council
City calls for Long Beach Youth Advisory Council applicants
Those interested must be city residents aged 16-26 and have a passion for issues affecting young people, according to city officials.
Missing Person
UPDATE: Police find missing at-risk 75-year-old man
Robert Eugene Kirkwood was last driving a white 2018 four-door Nissan Kick near 30 West Forhan Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Washington School leaves man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 4:50 a.m. Sunday at the 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Hellman neighborhood leaves 1 woman injured, Long Beach police say
The shooting happened around 2:50 a.m. Saturday at the 1600 block of 10th Street, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The man, 20, was riding near Downey Avenue and South Street Thursday night when he hit a car, according to authorities.
Scratch This
The Fourth is upon us, so get your pet microchipped
Microchips greatly increase the chances of a safe return all year round.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal Long Beach assault
Thongsay Ky, 58, fatally assaulted 52-year-old Chamrong Sok on March 11, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
2 more arrested in deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say
Jairo Enrique Rodriguez, 25, of Los Angeles and David Toby Oropeza, 50, of Bell were allegedly involved in the shooting of Samuel Villalba, 64, in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021, according to the LBPD.
Civil Rights
Long Beach resident becomes first Black executive director of Baptist Peace Fellowship
'When it comes to the Black church, there's really no separation between church and state,' said Rev. William Moses Summerville.