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Long Beach Animal Care Services rolls out new pet-licensing program, DocuPet, that will provide round-the-clock service for licensing and pet safety.
Crime + Public Safety
Man injured in Central Long Beach shooting, police say
The man was in the area of Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway around 3 a.m. when he was shot, according to the LBPD.
sports
‘Swing and a miss’: Long Beach’s pro baseball team announced its name(s), locals had opinions
People took to social media to ask why the team held a naming competition if the vote wouldn’t be honored. The team responded saying the vote was 'one of many factors' in the decision.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help identifying person of interest in robbery and fatal shooting
The robbery and shooting of Dajion Hunter happened June 27 at the Northpointe Apartments in North Long Beach, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in Wrigley refuses to cooperate with officers, police say
The man was shot around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue, according to authorities.
taxes
City manager won’t recommend property tax hike after botched poll
The consultant used a significantly lower dollar amount than would be needed to raise the desired funds. Despite that, the tax still polled abysmally.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man dead, police say
Police say the man was in the 2300 block of East Artesia Boulevard around 7:28 p.m. Monday when an unknown suspect shot him.
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West Long Beach stabbing leaves man hospitalized, police say
The stabbing happened in the 2100 block of Williams Street around 12:55 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
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Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened around 10:22 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.
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New California law ends cat declawing
As of Jan. 1, AB 867 outlawed a practice that many consider inhumane, except for therapeutic purposes.
Traffic Fatality
Police arrest woman suspected of 2 fatal crashes, including Jan. 4 hit-and-run
Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, allegedly killed a bicyclist in October as well as two others days ago.
protests
Hundreds gather in Downtown Long Beach to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
The Trump administration was quick to spin a narrative, while Long Beach officials denounced the killing, including Congressman Robert Garcia, who said the federal government cannot be trusted to investigate the shooting.
Traffic Fatality
Hit-and-run driver kills 2, injures 3 in East Village, police say
A man and woman were killed in the crash at the intersection of Sixth Street and Atlantic Avenue Sunday night, according to authorities.
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UPDATED: 1 shot in North Long Beach robbery, police say
Officers found the man while responding to a call in the 6600 block of Downey Avenue Sunday, police said.
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3 new state animal laws kick off the new year
The Stop the Puppy Mill Pipeline package targets cruel breeding practices and fraud.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in New Year's Eve 'accident,’ police say
The man was hospitalized after he was shot following an 'accidental discharge’ of a gun, according to police.