Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 57-year-old woman with medical conditions
Dana D. Petitt, 57, was last seen leaving her home near the 2200 block of Pine Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police.
Philanthropy
The Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But the Hood Santa got it back
The Local Hearts Foundation had hundreds of donated toys stolen last week. But with help from communities around the country, the nonprofit had plenty for its annual giveaway Saturday.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot while walking in Willmore neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near the 500 block of West Ninth Street around 7 p.m. when someone shot him in the upper body.
Scratch This
I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!
Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.
affordable housing
Will Long Beach mandate affordable housing in new developments citywide? City Council to decide in early 2025
Proposed requirements that would touch all neighborhoods passed the Planning Commission on Thursday; they would require reserving up to 12% of units for lower income residents.
immigration
CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.
Crime + Public Safety
Signal Hill police chief dies following medical emergency at work, city officials say
Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Crime + Public Safety
17-year-old shot near Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
The teen, according to police, was in the 1000 block of Alamitos Avenue around 6:45 p.m. when he was shot in the lower body.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 74-year-old man who may become disoriented
Henry L. Folse was last seen near the 700 block of Olive Avenue, according to police.
ports
Uncertainty at East and Gulf coast ports, consumer demand fuel record November at San Pedro Bay ports
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dead in crash between box truck and big rig on 605 Freeway in Long Beach, CHP says
The big rig truck was pulled over on the right side of the southbound 605 Freeway when the box truck crashed into it around 11 a.m., according to CHP.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during attempted robbery, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday when two men tried to rob him.
Homeless housing
Long Beach winter homeless shelter to open Jan. 1, later than in past years
Inclement weather beds are sporadically offered at the Multi-Service Center; another 40 beds will be added at the year-round shelter on West Anaheim Street.
Crime + Public Safety
Hundreds of donated toys stolen from music fest. Long Beach’s Hood Santa is asking for help
Thieves stole bags of toys collected at the annual For The Children hardcore music festival, which were supposed to be given out this Saturday in Central Long Beach.
Crime + Public Safety
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday
The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere in department's east patrol division, which covers most of the city east of Cherry Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Elderly woman dead after crashing into parked car during apparent medical emergency, police say
Police say the woman was slowly driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla in a parking lot in the 1100 block of East Fourth Street around 5:30 p.m. when she crashed into a parked car.