Traffic Fatality
Man dies after e-scooter hits pickup truck, police say
The man was riding in Los Altos when he drifted into oncoming traffic, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 suspects in robbery of off-duty cop last month
Mellaki Easter, 22, and a 16-year-old boy allegedly robbed the officer at gunpoint in Bixby Knolls on July 12, authorities said.
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Best haunt ever!
Every year, LA-based cat organization Kitten Rescue brings their purry poltergeists to the Midsummer Scream Horror Convention at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Crime + Public Safety
Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that injured two teens
The driver of a gray Ford Fusion did not stop after hitting two teen boys riding motorized dirt bikes, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest suspect in shooting death near Downtown last month
Lefulefu Kaio Pasa Jr., 29, of Long Beach allegedly shot another man to death on July 31, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested in connection with a shooting death last month, police say
Brian Medina, 24, of Long Beach allegedly shot two men, one fatally, on July 10, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman suspected of fatal beating near LGB
Estela Jaramillo Rodriguez, 69, allegedly fatally assaulted another woman Saturday night, authorities said.
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Well, bully for you!
Southern California Bulldog Rescue has everything you need to know about living with a bulldog, and they have the dogs, too!
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot to death near Downtown, police say
The man was in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue around 1 a.m. when he was shot, according to authorities.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Meet Ari, the Aquarium of the Pacific’s newest Magellanic penguin
He was born on May 9 to Kate and Robbie, two rescues who have lived at the aquarium since 2011.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by LB Transit bus, police say
The man was crossing the 400 block of Golden Shore around 1:05 p.m. last week when the bus hit him, according to authorities.
Music
Two bands shared a cell after being arrested for playing separate guerrilla shows outside Warped Tour
Long Beach locals Idle Worship and Hemorage from San Francisco both have court dates next month for charges of disturbing the peace and holding an unpermitted event.
Traffic Fatality
Traffic fatality memorial sign program would cost city $100K, officials say
Though feasible, the Public Works director recommended not moving forward with the program due to the city's impending budget deficit.
Love Your Block
City to award $2,500 grants to 3 resident-led improvement projects in West Long Beach
Projects include planting native trees, creating reflective art to encourage active transportation and giving wildflower seed kits to local students.
VIP Records
Help the city design a new home for the historic VIP Records sign
The public can share stories and memories of the famed music store and recording studio — and give feedback on design concepts — during an Aug. 13 workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
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Heroes needed to save underage kittens
The Long Beach shelter and rescue team up to recruit volunteers to help the city's most frail and vulnerable pet population.