Crime + Public Safety
Motorcyclist dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The man, 55, was riding a Honda CBR 900 near Long Beach Boulevard and 51st Street Saturday night when he lost control, according to authorities.
arts and culture
Photos: Thousands gather at CSULB for 52nd annual Pow Wow festival
The event 'allows us to express ourselves, keep our culture alive, keep us moving forward as a people and show that we’re still here as a community,' said Walter Ahhaitty of the Kiowa tribe.
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Scratch This: Claw-dy with a chance of whiskers
The Long Beach animal community prepares for kitten season.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal Washington neighborhood shooting last month
Police say Edgar Melgar Salazar of Long Beach is responsible for fatally shooting 38-year-old Durrell Shell in the 1400 block of Locust Avenue on Feb. 18.
homelessness
Long Beach gets $11M from state to combat homelessness along the LA River
Health officials acknowledged that it's unlikely to ever completely clear the river of unhoused people permanently, but said they will ‘help as many people as possible.’
Crime + Public Safety
Woman hospitalized after being stabbed Downtown, police say
The woman was at the intersection of Fourth Street and Magnolia Avenue around 7 a.m. Tuesday when she was attacked, according to authorities.
Education
LBCC stands behind DEI values, undeterred by Trump administration
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core principles outlined in the college’s 2022-2026 strategic plan, and it remains “deeply committed” to those values, college officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man, 77, dies one week after being hit by a car near CSULB, police say
Long Beach resident Carleton Carlson was walking across Palo Verde Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by the driver of a 2015 Toyota Camry, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
14 cited during DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach, police say
Two people were cited for moving violations, while the other 12 were ticketed for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police arrest man suspected in deadly shooting
The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 18-year-old John Paul Mcintyre III.
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Special Bonus Scratch This: Dogs are still overflowing at LBACS
Also, there's a Long Beach TNR & Community Cat Coalition meeting Saturday morning!
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Scratch This: ‘Change impacts everyone'
Long Beach Animal Care Services ending its 26-year partnership with spcaLA is like a bitter divorce, with many animals caught in the middle.
CSULB
CSULB business students offer free tax prep services
Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers got more than $1.2 million in refunds for over 1,500 clients, according to the university.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dies after being hit by car near the Traffic Circle, police say
The driver of a Honda Crosstour struck the pedestrian near the area of Atherton Street and Ashbrook Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach PD to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
The checkpoint will be active in North Long Beach Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Long Beach Public Library
Alamitos library to close for maintenance for much of March
The nearly century-old library will be shuttered for nearly three weeks for termite treatment and lead abatement, city officials said.