DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
Eight drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license and another five for traffic violations, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in North Long Beach crash, police say
The woman was crossing Long Beach Boulevard at 68th Street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Opinion
Column: Charlie Kirk is dead and more students got shot. Can we talk about gun reform?
As inflammatory rhetoric threatens more violence, not one Long Beach politician called for increased gun control. Despite what Kirk believed, we desperately need it.
Scratch This
Bless you all, whether furry, feathery, leathery or wearing skin
The Long Beach Christian Fellowship's Blessing of the Pets and Pet Fair takes place this Saturday, Sept. 13.
gun violence
‘Stunned and saddened’: Long Beach responds to killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
'We support vigorous public debate of the issues of our time, but stand squarely against political violence of any form,' said a Cal State Long Beach spokesperson.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12.
Port of Long Beach
Dozens of shipping containers fall off cargo ship at Port of Long Beach
No injuries were reported and the cause of the accident is under investigation, officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized in North Long Beach shooting, police say
Police say the man was in the 6400 block of Orizaba Avenue around 9 p.m. Saturday when an unknown suspect shot him.
Traffic Fatality
Toddler dies after being hit by car in North Long Beach, police say
The 3-year-old boy apparently ran onto Artesia Boulevard Saturday evening, according to authorities.
Scratch This
Miss Cynthia’s home for peculiar pups
Local pet rescuer and advocate gives special-needs dogs ‘the best freaking time of their lives.’
Crime + Public Safety
Burglary suspect arrested after SWAT standoff
James Rey Ibarra, 40, of Long Beach was arrested without incident after an alleged burglary in the 1900 block of Olive Avenue, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after firing shots into the air, police say
The man was shooting in the 5800 block of Elm Avenue early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Warren G
EXCLUSIVE: Long Beach native Warren G joins ownership group of city’s new pro baseball team
The minor league club is negotiating for the shared use of Blair Field beginning next year and recently enlisted the community to help name the team.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest homeless man suspected of fatal Downtown shooting
Police say Billy Zepeda, 49, killed another unhoused man on Aug. 28.
immigration
2 more Long Beach car wash workers taken during immigration raids
Video shows agents also raided at least one Home Depot location in Signal Hill, but witnesses say no one was detained.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies in crash near Recreation Park, police say
The man was crossing the street on a scooter, outside a marked crosswalk, when he was hit early Monday morning, according to authorities.