Crime + Public Safety
7 injured in boat fire in Queensway Bay, LBFD says
The boat went ablaze shortly after 7 p.m. when it was 100 feet offshore between the Hotel Maya and the Queen Mary, fire officials said.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: Measure A proposes a bigger tax to cure homelessness
Homelessness has risen 81% in Long Beach since Measure H was adopted in 2017 but advocates say that stopping the funding now would lead to debacle.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen shot in Washington neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say the 16-year-old boy was standing on a sidewalk near 14th Street Park on Halloween night when someone shot him.
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Scratch This: First veterinary surgery specialty clinic to open in Long Beach
Located in Los Altos, Stitches will provide a much-needed service to the local pet community.
Crime + Public Safety
It's Halloween. Here are the City of Long Beach's tips for a safe haunt.
Drive cautiously, walk in groups and go easy on the booze are just some of the tips to survive Fright Night.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested on suspicion of killing man in August, police say
Police say Hector Perez, 32, of Lynwood, was responsible for the fatal shooting of Ali Phannix, 43, in the 600 block of East South Street.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot during robbery attempt near Cherry Avenue and Fifth Street, Long Beach police say
Police say the suspect “demanded the victim’s property” shortly before shooting him.
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Man accidentally shoots himself during fight in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Police say the man accidentally shot himself in the lower body while fighting with someone in the 400 block of West Fifth Street Monday evening.
Vincent Thomas Bridge
Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for nearly a year and a half for construction, likely starting late 2025
State transportation officials said Monday that they will shut down the bridge completely to replace the deteriorating deck, rather than keep some lanes open and significantly extend the closure.
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Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with shooting death of 16-year-old in North Long Beach, police say
Police say Ronald Guidry, 41, of Torrance, was responsible for the fatal Aug. 4 shooting in the 3300 block of 67th Street.
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Man arrested in connection with deadly 2021 shooting at North Long Beach encampment, police say
Police say Andrew Reyna, 47, fatally shot Samuel Villalba, 64, at an encampment in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021.
The Wicked Wolf cocktail bar to become tea & coffee haven during the day
The transformation of the beloved Wrigley nightspot begins on Halloween.
Critically Speaking
Critically Speaking: Getting in the weeds of a legislative shift
Long Beach is moving toward a potential policy for allowing consumption of cannabis at special events and the City Council could vote on it next year.
Crime + Public Safety
Burglary suspect prompts SWAT response at Millikan High, police say
Few details were immediately available regarding the incident but LBUSD officials asked Millikan staff and students to delay their arrival until at least 7 a.m.
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Scratch This: Retired deputy sheriff finds calling in providing free service dog training to veterans and first responders
Dogs receive their 'degrees' for duty as service animals through a rigorous curriculum.