Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed while walking near Houghton Park, police say
A man was walking with two other men near the park Sunday morning when one of them stabbed him.
Crime + Public Safety
Man injured in drive-by shooting near MLK park, police say
Police said the man was in the 1900 block of Lemon Avenue Saturday night when suspects fired several shots at him from a vehicle.
Long Beach Police
Long Beach police to increase presence in city following shooting at Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania
Mayor Rex Richardson, other local officials condemned the shooting, which slightly injured former President Donald Trump and left two dead.
Rocket Lab to star in HBO documentary on the commercial space race
The film focuses on the rivalry between the Long Beach company and Astra, as the fight for cosmic real estate heats up.
2 restaurants host grand openings on Belmont Shore's Second Street
Ribbro BBQ hosted the grand opening for its third location Thursday and Republic of Pie hosted a grand opening on Friday.
homelessness
John Legend helps Long Beach launch food pantry for pets of unhoused people
The Grammy-winning musician’s pet food and lifestyle brand, Kismet, donated 2,500 pounds of dog food and treats, and the nonprofit Project Street Vet will help the city keep the pantry stocked.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: A Jurisdictional Jumble
Just because it’s in Long Beach doesn't mean the city controls it.
Woman charged with 30 counts of misdemeanor theft in T.J. Maxx shoplifting spree, city prosecutor says
The woman stole roughly $6,000 worth of items from a T.J. Maxx in Long Beach during an eight-month shoplifting spree, according to the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office.
fentanyl
Ex-MLB player Sean Burroughs died of fentanyl overdose, examiner says
Sean Burroughs, 43, collapsed in the parking lot of Stearns Champions Park in Long Beach on May 9.
small business
Fluffy’s Sno-Balls Forced to Exit Long Beach Due to Repeated Break-Ins
The shop, which opened in 2021, often employed local students and helped those experiencing homelessness.
Scratch This
Scratch This: On your mark, get set — we're going to the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals!
The 27th annual dachshund derby at the Los Alamitos Race Course will set off this weekend. Plus, meet these adoptable pets.
Man arrested after fatally shooting neighbor in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Police say 64-year-old John Higginbotham shot and killed his neighbor Wednesday afternoon on East First Street.
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stabbing
Man gets 3 years in state prison for role in deadly stabbing aboard Metro A Line in Long Beach
Compton resident Gael Cruz Gonzalez pleaded no contest in June to one count of assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the fatal stabbing of Luis Polita on April 12, 2023.
Long Beach Ethics Commission readying beefed up lobbyist law for City Council approval
The law requires lobbyists to disclose their meetings with city officials, and the proposed changes could broaden requirements to increase transparency.
Housing crisis
Column: To fix the housing crisis, San Diego and other cities are building thousands of homes
It's time for Long Beach to do the same.