Crime + Public Safety
Dogs in ‘good health’ after viral abuse video, officials say; investigation underway
Harmony, a pitbull, and Biscuit, the white dog shown in the video, were evaluated by a vet and returned to a temporary caregiver.
Crime + Public Safety
Scammers threaten FasTrak users with text message demanding money
The fraudulent message asks a person to pay for their use of a FasTrak lane to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on the bill.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old girl with mental conditions
Police say Franklyn B. King was last seen leaving her home in the 4000 block of Elm Avenue Friday at around 6:00 p.m.
Crime + Public Safety
Missing for nearly 3 years, Ruthey Smith's family pleads for help on her 22nd birthday
‘I definitely feel like they don't do enough when Black women go missing,’ said Kathryn Renesto, Smith’s mother.
Scratch This
New Year's resolutions for pet roommates
We asked Long Beach rescue volunteers and animal professionals to weigh in.
Crime + Public Safety
Officer fires at suspect holding pellet gun in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting took place after officers responded to reports of a person with a gun near the 5500 block of Atlantic Avenue, but there were no injuries and a suspect is in custody, police say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man pistol-whips person, fires shot into air Christmas night, police say
Two men were arguing in the 3400 block of Stanbridge Avenue when one of them pistol-whipped the other and then fire multiple shots into the air, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 76-year-old man with cognitive issues
Police say James Foster was last seen leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East Fourth Street Thursday at around 7:30 a.m.
Recycling
Long Beach offering free holiday treecycling starting Thursday
Residents can drop off their trees at any of 12 locations seven days a week through Jan. 10, 2025.
Crime + Public Safety
Cause of death revealed for woman found after East Long Beach brush fire, medical examiner says
Charlene Matson, 35, had been shot in the head and later found in a field in East Long Beach following a brush fire Sunday, Dec. 8, according to authorities.
homelessness
'These are humans': Residents mourn the unhoused who died on the streets of Long Beach this year
During the annual service, the names of 65 unhoused people were read, each having a candle lit in their honor.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 57-year-old woman with medical conditions
Dana D. Petitt, 57, was last seen leaving her home near the 2200 block of Pine Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police.
Philanthropy
The Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But the Hood Santa got it back
The Local Hearts Foundation had hundreds of donated toys stolen last week. But with help from communities around the country, the nonprofit had plenty for its annual giveaway Saturday.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot while walking in Willmore neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near the 500 block of West Ninth Street around 7 p.m. when someone shot him in the upper body.
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I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!
Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.
affordable housing
Will Long Beach mandate affordable housing in new developments citywide? City Council to decide in early 2025
Proposed requirements that would touch all neighborhoods passed the Planning Commission on Thursday; they would require reserving up to 12% of units for lower income residents.