Crime + Public Safety
No bomb found after threat to CSULB campus library, university officials say
The university received the threat through a phone call around 2:36 p.m., according to Lt. Carol Almauger.
Wildfire
Long Beach health officials warn of poor air quality fueled by wildfires
As numerous fires burn tens of thousands of acres across the county, Long Beach has deployed fire and police personnel to assist.
Wildfire
Long Beach firefighters deployed to help battle Pacific Palisades fire
More than a dozen Long Beach firefighters were sent as part of a strike team to help combat the blaze, which has grown to nearly 3,000 acres, according to fire officials.
Weather
The Santa Ana winds have arrived. Here's what we can expect in Long Beach
The National Weather Service said the city could see gusts up to 40 miles per hour tonight, which is just a taste of what other parts of the region are facing.
Crime + Public Safety
Mother dies 9 days after hit-and-run crash that left her hospitalized
Nikki Rash, 78, was crossing the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive on Dec. 26 when another driver ran a red light and crashed into her car, according to authorities. That driver is still at large.
homelessness
Needles, feces and fear: HOA urges city to address homeless encampments
'Moving people along doesn't solve the root problem,' Gaviota Heights HOA president Jennifer Carey said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man wounded in drive-by shooting, Long Beach police say
The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday in the 600 block of West Anaheim Street, according to police.
skateboarding
Survey says: Give us more skateparks
The city of Long Beach has identified four potential locations for new skateparks, including a $5 million ‘destination’ park at Alamitos Beach, after a survey showed demand for more.
Scratch This
Animal abuse: Be smart, but don't lose your anger
Long Beach dog-abuse case has animal community members baring their teeth.
Crime + Public Safety
2 hospitalized in crash involving semi-truck on 710 Freeway, fire officials say
The crash happened when a semi-truck and a black pickup truck collided just before 2 p.m. on the Northbound 710 Freeway, just south of Long Beach Boulevard, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Long Beach; suspect arrested, police say
The shooting took place Wednesday night in the 100 block of East Plymouth Street, according to authorities.
environment
Air quality is bad, Long Beach. Just stay inside if you can.
Levels of the inhalable microscopic pollutants known as PM2.5 are high and outdoor exercise should be limited.
Crime + Public Safety
Dog shot, killed after alleged New Year's Eve attack, Long Beach police say
The circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation, but it appears the dog attacked a man around 7:43 a.m. in the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Long Beach police search for hit-and-run driver who left woman seriously injured
The driver of a Toyota Avalon crashed into another car after running a red light at the intersection of California Avenue and San Antonio Drive Thursday, Dec. 26.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Lakewood leaves 1 dead, 2 injured, LASD says
Sheriff's Department officials said the shooting took place around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Alburtis Avenue and 207th Street, which is just south of Del Amo Boulevard.
Crime + Public Safety
Teen dead, 6 injured in Signal Hill shooting, LASD says
The shooting took place just after 10 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Burnett Street, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.