Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Long Beach; suspect arrested, police say
The shooting took place Wednesday night in the 100 block of East Plymouth Street, according to authorities.
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Air quality is bad, Long Beach. Just stay inside if you can.
Levels of the inhalable microscopic pollutants known as PM2.5 are high and outdoor exercise should be limited.
Crime + Public Safety
Dog shot, killed after alleged New Year's Eve attack, Long Beach police say
The circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation, but it appears the dog attacked a man around 7:43 a.m. in the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police search for hit-and-run driver who left woman seriously injured
The driver of a Toyota Avalon crashed into another car after running a red light at the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive Thursday, Dec. 26.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Lakewood leaves 1 dead, 2 injured, LASD says
Sheriff's Department officials said the shooting took place around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Alburtis Avenue and 207th Street, which is just south of Del Amo Boulevard.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen dead, 6 injured in Signal Hill shooting, LASD says
The shooting took place just after 10 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Burnett Street, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Crime + Public Safety
Dogs in ‘good health’ after viral abuse video, officials say; investigation underway
Harmony, a pitbull, and Biscuit, the white dog shown in the video, were evaluated by a vet and returned to a temporary caregiver.
Crime + Public Safety
Scammers threaten FasTrak users with text message demanding money
The fraudulent message asks a person to pay for their use of a FasTrak lane to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on the bill.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old girl with mental conditions
Police say Franklyn B. King was last seen leaving her home in the 4000 block of Elm Avenue Friday at around 6:00 p.m.
Crime + Public Safety
Missing for nearly 3 years, Ruthey Smith's family pleads for help on her 22nd birthday
‘I definitely feel like they don't do enough when Black women go missing,’ said Kathryn Renesto, Smith’s mother.
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New Year's resolutions for pet roommates
We asked Long Beach rescue volunteers and animal professionals to weigh in.
Crime + Public Safety
Officer fires at suspect holding pellet gun in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting took place after officers responded to reports of a person with a gun near the 5500 block of Atlantic Avenue, but there were no injuries and a suspect is in custody, police say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man pistol-whips person, fires shot into air Christmas night, police say
Two men were arguing in the 3400 block of Stanbridge Avenue when one of them pistol-whipped the other and then fire multiple shots into the air, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 76-year-old man with cognitive issues
Police say James Foster was last seen leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East Fourth Street Thursday at around 7:30 a.m.
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Long Beach offering free holiday treecycling starting Thursday
Residents can drop off their trees at any of 12 locations seven days a week through Jan. 10, 2025.
Crime + Public Safety
Cause of death revealed for woman found after East Long Beach brush fire, medical examiner says
Charlene Matson, 35, had been shot in the head and later found in a field in East Long Beach following a brush fire Sunday, Dec. 8, according to authorities.