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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man intentionally ran over his father, Long Beach police say
Robert Porter, 50, allegedly killed his 89-year-old father during a family disturbance, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Person stabbed during argument in North Long Beach, police say
Another person was stabbed in Central Long Beach in a separate incident, according to authorities.
Scratch This
Local nonprofit offers a safe space to express grief
Pet Loss and Illness Support group is a free monthly event for people mourning a loyal friend.
Crime + Public Safety
Assault suspect arrested in East Village, police say
A man assaulted another man during an argument in the 10 block of Lime Avenue around 4 a.m., according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
11 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself in Belmont Heights, police say
The man was hospitalized after he 'negligently discharged" the gun, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Suspected drunk driver backs into family in West Village, killing toddler
The child and two others were sitting on a stoop in the 400 block of Maine Avenue when they were hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was stabbed during a domestic violence incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Marathon Burger grand opening interrupted by nearby gunfire; 1 dead
Two other victims are in stable condition at a local hospital, according to authorities.
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When it rains, it purrs
Though kitten season isn’t quite as cute as it sounds, it can be with the right approach.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 2 for shooting a teen boy
A 14-year-old boy shot another 14-year-old boy, while Jian Xavier Salas, 19, was an accessory to the shooting, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen shot while driving in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened near Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach tonight
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.
Epstein files
What do monsters do when they visit Long Beach? A look inside the Epstein files
The city is mentioned in the files nearly 1,000 times. The notorious child sex trafficker stayed in our hotels and ate at our restaurants with a roster of rich and powerful associates.