Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of shooting, killing homeless man
Freddie Lamont Key Jr., 40, allegedly shot 39-year-old Dajuan Hunt to death on Oct. 23, according to the LBPD.
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Saving a pet from the shelter's 'sad lists'
Pets with set euthanasia dates at Long Beach Animal Care Services got that way through no fault of their own, but here's how you can help them.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Hellman neighborhood leaves 2 teens injured, police say
The teens were confronted by a group of men in the 800 block of Orange Avenue around 5:29 p.m. Thursday when one of the men opened fire, according to the LBPD.
Hate crimes
New LA County report shows ‘unprecedented’ hate crime levels
The findings, showing the second highest hate crime total in 44 years, show an ‘alarming persistence of hate,” according to report authors.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after Central Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 55th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during fight in St. Mary’s neighborhood, police say
The stabbing happened around 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, according to authorities.
immigration
‘It’s been a nightmare’: Longtime Long Beach restaurateur detained by ICE
Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated the Belmont Shore restaurant Natraj with her husband, Singh, for more than two decades, was detained on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after intentionally hitting, killing another man with his car, police say
Isai Solis, 28, ran down Samuel Ocegueda, 28, after an argument Sunday and then fled the scene, according to authorities.
immigration
Long Beach Transit apologizes for ICE recruitment ad
The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.
entertainment
The Long Beach Amphitheater’s inaugural event is set for June, but details are scarce
Mötley Crüe was the first act announcement but the mayor is promising something more “Long Beach” for the first official event.
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Giving shelter dogs a paw up
The DIESEL Project creators say that their innovative, individualized behavior-training program is ‘a worthy investment that helps create a pathway home.’
Traffic Fatality
Man dies more than a year after West Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 54th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
health care
Long Beach health officials fire back against Trump admin disinformation campaign
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage now states vaccines might cause autism. Health officials and doctors responded bluntly: No they don’t.
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No exchange policy for pets as presents
Here are some ways to make sure that the puppy or kitten in the stocking also gets the gift of a welcoming home.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after Nov. 13 hit-and-run, police say
This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Crime + Public Safety
Domestic violence suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
The man barricaded himself for two hours in a West Village apartment Tuesday night.