DUI Checkpoint
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach, police say
Another 5 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Cherry Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in West Long Beach, police say
Daisy Uribe, 23, was allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, who then took his own life a few blocks away, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men arrested for stealing MLK statue plaques, police say
Sean Green, 44, and Anthony Martinez, 34, allegedly stole several plaques from the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in MLK Park on Nov. 27, according to authorities.
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All wrapped and ready to adopt!
Long Beach Animal Care Services' Adoption Waggin' gets a new look, thanks to a generous donation.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in North Long Beach Friday
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.
Crime + Public Safety
2 arrested after man was hit by a stray bullet, police say
During a fight Tuesday, a man fired a gun, hitting another man who was not involved in the altercation.
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.