DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say
Five drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license and another 11 for traffic violations, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Cal Heights leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 3200 block of Atlantic Avenue around 8:43 p.m. Sunday when an unknown suspect shot him, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 men suspected of burglary during a street takeover
Seven cars have also been seized in connection with the July 14 takeover and burglary in North Long Beach, according to the LBPD.
Scratch This
Introducing Paws in the Sand, a new local TNR-based cat rescue
Founder Janae Morgan said family grief inspired her to save lives.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman following stabbing in Downtown
Police say the woman stabbed a man in the 200 block of East Broadway around 12 a.m. Thursday.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after truck rolled over him in West Long Beach, police say
He was sleeping on the sidewalk at the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway Wednesday night, according to authorities.
immigration
‘No sleep for ICE’: Protesters descend on Long Beach hotel to make noise
Demonstrators allege upward of 40 federal agents are staying at the Residence Inn while conducting immigration raids throughout the region.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
immigration
City, county officials denounce immigration raids at Long Beach car washes
Due to a court order that prohibits raids based on profiling, officials argue the raids were illegal and are seeking legal recourse.
Heat wave
City declares heat alert for rest of the week
Officials are asking residents to take extra precautions with temperatures forecast to hit the mid-90s to low 100s.
immigration
Federal agents raid 2 Long Beach car washes, videos show
At least nine workers were detained by federal agents, according to advocacy group ÓRALE.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man following Downtown stabbing
Police say Christopher Ivan Gonzalez, 34, stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the 100 block of Pacific Avenue late Sunday afternoon.
Crime + Public Safety
Mazzlyn the pit bull making ‘good progress’ two weeks after being stabbed
Victims and witnesses claim to know the name and address of the attacker. Police have made no arrest.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man following stabbing in North Long Beach
A woman was also stabbed in a separate incident in the Franklin neighborhood, according to the LBPD.
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Local celebration of all pets counters the ugliness of animal abuse
Or, how community education saves lives.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest second man suspected of fatal Long Beach assault
Brandon Brewington, 36, was one of two men who fatally assaulted 52-year-old Chamrong Sok on March 11, according to the LBPD.