Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Los Cerritos neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened in the 3700 block of Pacific Place around 3:51 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
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Long Beach Animal Care Services takes in 74 cats from hoarding situation
Animal hoarding causes suffering for both pets and the person with the mental illness.
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Man arrested in connection to series of Long Beach burglaries, police say
Raymond Edward Billingsly, 34, is allegedly responsible for five commercial burglaries and one vehicle burglary, according to authorities.
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Long Beach pastor who confessed to viewing child porn won’t face prosecution
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said it declined the case due to insufficient evidence.
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Shooting in Hellman neighborhood leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 2300 block of East Anaheim Street around 9:32 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
SNAP benefits
Courts force Trump admin to pay SNAP benefits, but payments will be reduced and further delayed
For those in need, Long Beach Forward and others have compiled lists of resources, including free hot food and grocery giveaways, in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
Crime + Public Safety
Man, woman assaulted by 3 attackers near the Queen Mary, police say
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident in the St. Mary's neighborhood, according to authorities.
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Convicted murderer confesses to 3 cold-case killings, police say
Long Beach police announced eight new charges against Glenn Cox, 39, who is already in prison, for his involvement in gang-related murders between 2004 and 2007.
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October was a banner month for animal legislation
Here's a rundown on the eight pet bills Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed into law.
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Man accidentally shoots himself in Naples, police say
The shooting took place in the 200 block of Rafael Walk around 10:34 p.m. Thursday, according to authorities.
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Police arrest man suspected of fatal North Long Beach shooting
Andrew Lozano, 31, fatally shot 40-year-old Martin Segura on July 16, according to the LBPD.
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Man charged with murder after allegedly beating brother to death, police say
Police say Mark Johnson, 56, died Tuesday, days after he was assaulted by his brother.
mobility
Caltrans wants to add bike lanes to PCH through Long Beach. Now's your chance to weigh in
The project, which would take the seven-lane highway down to five, is meant to make the street safer as traffic-related deaths are set to hit a record high this year.
Crime + Public Safety
A man accidentally shot himself early Monday morning, police say
The man, who was not identified by police, refused to cooperate with the investigation, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Bicyclist dies after being hit by a car earlier this month
This is the 47th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, data shows.
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Bathing your cat will not make it rain
And other fascinating feline folklore from the pharaohs on forward.