Crime + Public Safety

14 cited during DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach, police say

Two people were cited for moving violations, while the other 12 were ticketed for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license, according to the LBPD.

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach police arrest man suspected in deadly shooting

The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 18-year-old John Paul Mcintyre III.

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Special Bonus Scratch This: Dogs are still overflowing at LBACS

Also, there's a Long Beach TNR & Community Cat Coalition meeting Saturday morning!

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Scratch This: ‘Change impacts everyone'

Long Beach Animal Care Services ending its 26-year partnership with spcaLA is like a bitter divorce, with many animals caught in the middle.

CSULB

CSULB business students offer free tax prep services

Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers got more than $1.2 million in refunds for over 1,500 clients, according to the university.

Crime + Public Safety

Man dies after being hit by car near the Traffic Circle, police say

The driver of a Honda Crosstour struck the pedestrian near the area of Atherton Street and Ashbrook Avenue, police said.

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach PD to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday

The checkpoint will be active in North Long Beach Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Long Beach Public Library

Alamitos library to close for maintenance for much of March

The nearly century-old library will be shuttered for nearly three weeks for termite treatment and lead abatement, city officials said.

Crime + Public Safety

Former Padre, Toma owner faces criminal wage theft charges as new allegations emerge

“His motto is ‘do it until you get in trouble,’” one ex-employee said of former boss Jay Krymis.

Crime + Public Safety

Woman killed after being hit by car while crossing the street, police say

The 61-year-old driver remained at the scene after hitting the woman, who was in a crosswalk.

protests

Demonstrators denounce Musk, Trump at Long Beach Tesla dealership

About 50 people waved signs Saturday opposing the Trump administration’s immigration policy and gutting of federal agencies.

Crime + Public Safety

Employee shot after trying to foil theft at CVS, police say

A man confronted three women stealing from the traffic circle location, according to authorities. His injuries are non-life-threatening.

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Scratch This: 3 California bills attack the ‘puppy mill pipeline’

Anyone planning to buy a pet needs to do their due diligence.

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot near Downtown, Long Beach police say

Police say two suspects were arrested following the shooting in the 100 block of West 12th Street around 6 p.m. Thursday.

No answers yet on new home for historic VIP Records sign

It will be years before the sign, which stood atop the famous record shop until 2018, finds a new home, according to city officials.

Missing Person

Updated: Police find missing 86-year-old woman who may become disoriented

Juliana E. Montoya was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Oregon Avenue, according to police.