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Dogs are finally having their day with low-cost spay/neuter
Get em Fixed is the latest effort to help pet parents fix their pooches at an affordable price and ease pressure on the Long Beach shelter.
Cesar Chavez
Residents, nonprofits urge city to remove Cesar Chavez name from public facilities after sex abuse allegations surface
City officials said they are open to reviewing the names of a public park and elementary school named for the disgraced farm worker labor organizer.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Zaferia last week, police say
The man was walking outside a crosswalk on Redondo Avenue near Anaheim Street when he was hit, according to authorities.
aerospace
City officials celebrate another weapons manufacturer moving into Long Beach
This is the second defense contractor to announce its move into Long Beach this year, causing locals to worry about the soul of the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing in Sunrise district leaves person hospitalized
The stabbing happened in the 2000 block of Lemon Avenue around 1 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
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Could your pet be Long Beach's Favorite?
Gumbo Lee Jones is the inspiration for an upcoming citywide competition.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into pole, police say
The man may have been speeding when he lost control while merging onto Broadway from West Shoreline Drive, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 74-year-old man suspected in 2024 shooting
Gang detectives also seized 30 guns, a dozen of which were unserialized, according to the LBPD.
arts and culture
They were arrested outside Warped Tour last year for playing an illegal show. This year, they were invited to play the festival
While the trio that makes up Who Cares is excited to play Warped Tour in Long Beach, frontman Omar Sandlin admits the brief spotlight of their arrest has not changed the band's trajectory by much.
Crime + Public Safety
Man intentionally ran over his father, Long Beach police say
Robert Porter, 50, allegedly killed his 89-year-old father during a family disturbance, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Person stabbed during argument in North Long Beach, police say
Another person was stabbed in Central Long Beach in a separate incident, according to authorities.
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Local nonprofit offers a safe space to express grief
Pet Loss and Illness Support group is a free monthly event for people mourning a loyal friend.
Crime + Public Safety
Assault suspect arrested in East Village, police say
A man assaulted another man during an argument in the 10 block of Lime Avenue around 4 a.m., according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
11 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself in Belmont Heights, police say
The man was hospitalized after he 'negligently discharged" the gun, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Suspected drunk driver backs into family in West Village, killing toddler
The child and two others were sitting on a stoop in the 400 block of Maine Avenue when they were hit, according to authorities.