politics

Trump DOJ sends probe letter asking Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify a metaphor

Garcia, who represents Long Beach in Congress, faces censure after criticizing billionaire Elon Musk and referring to the current state of American politics as a 'bar fight' requiring 'actual weapons.'

Crime + Public Safety

A man and his dog injured in Central Long Beach shooting

Police also arrested a juvenile boy who was seen firing a ghost gun in a separate incident Wednesday, according to LBPD.

Crime + Public Safety

Armored truck robbed at gunpoint in East Long Beach, LBPD says

The robbery occurred in broad daylight outside a Chase Bank in the Los Altos neighborhood.

Crime + Public Safety

38-year-old man killed in 2nd suspected gang shooting this week

Durell Shell, a Long Beach resident, was shot near Locust Avenue and 14th Street, and later died at the hospital, according to police.

Crime + Public Safety

Man dies after being hit by van near Rec Park golf course, police say

The man apparently jumped into the road Tuesday evening where he was struck by a 2021 Volkswagen ID and possibly two other vehicles, according to LBPD.

space

‘100% mission success!’ Rocket Lab celebrates 60th Electron rocket launch

The Long Beach-based company has now delivered 210 satellites to space.

arts and culture

‘I’d rather be depressed around colors’: Open Gallery set to reopen one year after a drunk driver smashed into building

The incident resulted in bi-weekly therapy sessions for the gallery founders and their teenage son, who awoke inches from a vehicle among the wreckage of their home and art space.

protests

Hundreds rally at Long Beach City Hall against Elon Musk, Trump administration

'We are not going to take it lying down. You cannot give up in advance,' said activist Laurie Meyers during the rally Monday.

Crime + Public Safety

1 killed, 1 wounded in suspected gang shooting, police say

The man killed in the shooting was identified as 32-year-old Long Beach resident Edgar Ortiz-Escamilla.

Scratch This

Scratch This: Noses are wet, violets are blue...

Find the love of your life at the Long Beach animal shelter!

Crime + Public Safety

Man shot during argument near Ramona Park, Long Beach police say

The shooting took place just after 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 3300 block of East 65th Street, according to authorities.

homelessness

Long Beach’s ‘innovative’ tiny home project is dead; city to return $5.6M state grant

This is the first time a city was unable to complete an awarded project, according to the state housing department.

Crime + Public Safety

Long Beach police search for hit-and-run driver in crash that left motorcyclist critically injured

The driver of a black Chevrolet pickup truck failed to stop following a crash with a motorcyclist in the area of Seventh Street and Pacific Avenue the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, Long Beach police say.

Crime + Public Safety

Man gets 20 years for role in fatal overdose at Long Beach rehab, feds say

Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 34, was found guilty of one count of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury following an eight-day trial in July 2024.

Crime + Public Safety

Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 19-year-old dead, police say

The shooting took place around 7:45 p.m. Sunday in the 6200 block of Long Beach Boulevard, according to authorities.

Crime + Public Safety

Marine killed in Philippines plane crash was from Long Beach, officials say

Sgt. Jacob Durham and three defense contractors were conducting a routine surveillance mission on Feb. 6 when the plane they were on crashed, according to military officials.