Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing in Franklin neighborhood leaves man hospitalized
The stabbing happened in the 300 block of Orange Avenue around 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Belmont Heights crash, police say
The woman was crossing Ximeno Avenue near Fourth Street in a crosswalk when she was hit by a woman driving an SUV Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
immigration
No, ICE is not at Long Beach Airport
Federal agents were deployed to major airports around the country to 'assist' TSA despite having no training to do so.
floods
Why does Long Beach flood during rainstorms?
After decades of building on and paving over permeable ground, the old drainage infrastructure is overloaded — and hundreds of millions of dollars of improvements remain unfunded.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed near Sims Pond, police say
The stabbing happened in the 6200 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 10:07 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Jim Michaelian, longtime Long Beach Grand Prix CEO, dies at 83
Michaelian had been with the street race since the beginning and was weeks away from his 51st and final event before leaving his president and CEO roles.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed on San Gabriel River bike trail, police say
Witnesses said the man was riding without a helmet or lights at excessive speed when he hit a bicyclist head-on, according to authorities.
Scratch This
Dogs are finally having their day with low-cost spay/neuter
Get em Fixed is the latest effort to help pet parents fix their pooches at an affordable price and ease pressure on the Long Beach shelter.
Cesar Chavez
Residents, nonprofits urge city to remove Cesar Chavez name from public facilities after sex abuse allegations surface
City officials said they are open to reviewing the names of a public park and elementary school named for the disgraced farm worker labor organizer.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Zaferia last week, police say
The man was walking outside a crosswalk on Redondo Avenue near Anaheim Street when he was hit, according to authorities.
aerospace
City officials celebrate another weapons manufacturer moving into Long Beach
This is the second defense contractor to announce its move into Long Beach this year, causing locals to worry about the soul of the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing in Sunrise district leaves person hospitalized
The stabbing happened in the 2000 block of Lemon Avenue around 1 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Scratch This
Could your pet be Long Beach's Favorite?
Gumbo Lee Jones is the inspiration for an upcoming citywide competition.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into pole, police say
The man may have been speeding when he lost control while merging onto Broadway from West Shoreline Drive, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 74-year-old man suspected in 2024 shooting
Gang detectives also seized 30 guns, a dozen of which were unserialized, according to the LBPD.
arts and culture
They were arrested outside Warped Tour last year for playing an illegal show. This year, they were invited to play the festival
While the trio that makes up Who Cares is excited to play Warped Tour in Long Beach, frontman Omar Sandlin admits the brief spotlight of their arrest has not changed the band's trajectory by much.