Traffic Fatality
Toddler dies after being hit by car in North Long Beach, police say
The 3-year-old boy apparently ran onto Artesia Boulevard Saturday evening, according to authorities.
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Miss Cynthia’s home for peculiar pups
Local pet rescuer and advocate gives special-needs dogs ‘the best freaking time of their lives.’
Crime + Public Safety
Burglary suspect arrested after SWAT standoff
James Rey Ibarra, 40, of Long Beach was arrested without incident after an alleged burglary in the 1900 block of Olive Avenue, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after firing shots into the air, police say
The man was shooting in the 5800 block of Elm Avenue early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Warren G
EXCLUSIVE: Long Beach native Warren G joins ownership group of city’s new pro baseball team
The minor league club is negotiating for the shared use of Blair Field beginning next year and recently enlisted the community to help name the team.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest homeless man suspected of fatal Downtown shooting
Police say Billy Zepeda, 49, killed another unhoused man on Aug. 28.
immigration
2 more Long Beach car wash workers taken during immigration raids
Video shows agents also raided at least one Home Depot location in Signal Hill, but witnesses say no one was detained.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in crash near Recreation Park, police say
The man was crossing the street on a scooter, outside a marked crosswalk, when he was hit early Monday morning, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after 90-minute SWAT standoff in North Long Beach
The man, who had pulled a gun during an argument, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
Heat wave
City declares new heat alert, opens temporary cooling centers
With temperatures forecast to hit the mid 90s and low 100s through Tuesday, Long Beach officials ask residents to take extra precautions.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Redondo Avenue, police say
Roberto Barraza, 37, was hit by a suspected DUI driver Saturday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed in separate incidents, police say
One man was stabbed around 8:05 p.m. in the Hellman neighborhood, according to authorities. The other was stabbed minutes later in North Long Beach.
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How veterinary medicine takes on ever-evolving parasites
Protecting your pets and yourselves from flea-borne disease is vital.
Crime + Public Safety
Man fatally shot near Lincoln Park, police say
The man was shot around 4:23 p.m.Thursday, according to authorities.
urban forest
City to survey residents on developing an Urban Forest Plan
The plan would guide tree planting and maintenance in public parks, along streets and throughout neighborhoods, officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Border Patrol agent charged with assaulting LBPD officer has died
Isaiah Anthony Hodgson was found dead Friday, Aug. 22 at a home in Hemet, according to authorities.