Traffic Fatality
Woman dies after crashing into Metro train, police say
The woman, 21, was driving a car that hit a Metro train on Long Beach Boulevard Friday night, according to authorities.
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Scratch This: Dealing with the hardest day in your life
How to say goodbye to your pet.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest teen suspected of fatal Bluff Park shooting in November
Police say the 15-year-old Long Beach resident killed 51-year-old Frank Suggs on Nov. 24.
Labor
Long Beach Memorial nurses on strike for 1st time in 15 years
The one-day strike will be followed by a four-day lockout by the hospital.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in West Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities.
Long Beach Public Library
Mark Twain library to close for maintenance in early June
The 18-year-old branch will close for a week and a half to increase energy efficiency, city officials said.
Pride
Long Beach shows off 'The Power of Community' at 42nd Pride parade
Thousands gathered for the annual event in Downtown Sunday morning.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. Monday at the 2600 block of East 55th Way, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by car in West Long Beach, police say
The man was crossing Pacific Coast Highway near Santa Fe Avenue Sunday night when he was hit, according to police.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at DUI checkpoint in Downtown Long Beach, police say
Six drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or for driving without a license, according to the LBPD.
Long Beach history
Long Beach to honor the ‘Lost 74’
City officials will commemorate the 74 sailors killed on June 3, 1969 on the USS Frank E. Evans, which had been home-ported in Long Beach for nearly two decades.
Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Central Long Beach leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Saturday near Magnolia Avenue and 17th Street, according to the LBPD.
City Budget
City announces 11 winners in 3rd annual youth participatory budgeting project
Nearly 2,000 Long Beach youth voted on which projects to fund this summer, more than tripling last year’s participation, officials said.
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Scratch This: The Traveling Kitty Comfort and Therapy Show is back
Helen Sanders CatPAWS' brainkitten brings four-footed joy to residents in assisted living.
Crime + Public Safety
2 juveniles arrested in connection to 6 burglary, vandalism incidents, police say
The suspects worked with four other juvenile suspects to rob and vandalize businesses around the city last month, according to authorities.
Labor
Long Beach Memorial nurses announce 1-day strike; hospital responds with 4-day lockout
The hospital assured residents that patient care will not be impacted.