Crime + Public Safety
'They need help': Sweet Jill’s Bakery owner responds to smash-and-grab
“We all make mistakes," owner Jill Pharis said. “It's time to address the issue."
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Long Beach Animal Hospital’s wildlife care service on hold
When the call of the wild is a call for help, who you gonna call?
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal North Long Beach shooting last month
Police say Malik Cooper, 24, of Compton killed 52-year-old Alejandro Calderon on March 17.
Missing Person
Update: Family finds missing at-risk 77-year-old man who may become disoriented
Charles Edward Chambers was last seen near the 2200 block of Earl Avenue, according to police.
queen mary
Demolition of dilapidated village near Queen Mary has begun
What used to be a bustling tourist attraction will now be used for additional parking and event space.
business
No stereo, no paint, no tech: Jeff Bezos-backed EV truck unveiled in Long Beach
The internet had mixed reactions toward the small pickup designed by Slate Auto at its North Long Beach studio.
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Scratch This: Oh, my ears and whiskers — bring a bunny home!
Also, a few nibbles of news about Long Beach animals.
Parks
City officials ask young people for thoughts on park amenities
Youth ages 11 to 14 can fill out a survey on how parks can be improved to help their health and wellbeing.
Missing Person
Update: Police find missing 11-year-old girl
Lucy Ann Corona was last seen near the 5500 block of East Second Street, according to police.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by car near CSULB, police say
The man was in the street near the intersection of Seventh Street and Channel Drive Wednesday night when he was hit.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Central Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Viral animal abuse suspect arrested; dog is ‘bright, alert and responsive,’ officials say
'This type of animal cruelty has no place in our community,' police Chief Wally Hebeish said.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies in crash on Ocean Boulevard in Downtown, police say
The man, 19, was a passenger in a car that slammed into a tree Monday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Video shows man violently abusing a dog; Long Beach police are investigating
The incident occurred Monday morning in an alley just off Long Beach Boulevard and 12th Street.
Crime + Public Safety
Central Long Beach shooting leaves 1 injured, police say
The shooting happened around 8:32 p.m. Friday night in the 300 block of 17th Street, according to authorities.
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Scratch This: Who says you can't train cats?
Hannah McCoy of Hannah's Cat Training sure doesn't.