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.
Recycling
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.
homelessness
'These are humans': Residents mourn the unhoused who died on the streets of Long Beach this year
During the annual service, the names of 65 unhoused people were read, each having a candle lit in their honor.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 57-year-old woman with medical conditions
Dana D. Petitt, 57, was last seen leaving her home near the 2200 block of Pine Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police.
Philanthropy
The Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But the Hood Santa got it back
The Local Hearts Foundation had hundreds of donated toys stolen last week. But with help from communities around the country, the nonprofit had plenty for its annual giveaway Saturday.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot while walking in Willmore neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near the 500 block of West Ninth Street around 7 p.m. when someone shot him in the upper body.
Scratch This
I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!
Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.
affordable housing
Will Long Beach mandate affordable housing in new developments citywide? City Council to decide in early 2025
Proposed requirements that would touch all neighborhoods passed the Planning Commission on Thursday; they would require reserving up to 12% of units for lower income residents.
immigration
CSULB advises international students to return to U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Heading into the winter break, the school’s administration emailed students regarding the uncertainty surrounding the president-elect’s potential immigration policies.
Crime + Public Safety
Signal Hill police chief dies following medical emergency at work, city officials say
Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Crime + Public Safety
17-year-old shot near Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
The teen, according to police, was in the 1000 block of Alamitos Avenue around 6:45 p.m. when he was shot in the lower body.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing at-risk 74-year-old man who may become disoriented
Henry L. Folse was last seen near the 700 block of Olive Avenue, according to police.
ports
Uncertainty at East and Gulf coast ports, consumer demand fuel record November at San Pedro Bay ports
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles moved nearly 1.77 million containers last month, up 5.7% from November 2020.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dead in crash between box truck and big rig on 605 Freeway in Long Beach, CHP says
The big rig truck was pulled over on the right side of the southbound 605 Freeway when the box truck crashed into it around 11 a.m., according to CHP.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during attempted robbery, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday when two men tried to rob him.