public health
Flea-borne typhus infections rising, Long Beach health officials say
As of July 31, there have been 20 reported cases in the city, compared to 12 cases during the same period in 2024, according to city officials.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Cal Heights, police say
The woman was crossing Atlantic Avenue near 36th Street around 9:05 p.m. Friday when she was hit, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say
Authorities identified the victim as Rickie Taylor, 27, of Long Beach.
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Scratch This: Happy ending is an ongoing one for abused puppy
Also, come play with adoptable kittens in the Long Beach shelter's new Kittenry!
Labor
RNs pass vote of no confidence in leadership at Long Beach Memorial
The unanimous vote comes after months of layoffs, a strike and contentious contract negotiations.
Music
Warped Tour is coming back to Long Beach in 2026
Presale tickets will be available Friday morning. No bands have been announced.
tsunami advisory
Tsunami advisory issued for Long Beach following M8.8 earthquake in Russia
The tsunami waves are forecast to arrive locally around 1 a.m. Wednesday and be less than a foot in height above the tide line, according to federal officials.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 man injured, police say
The shooting happened around 11:27 p.m. Monday at the 4900 block of Oregon Avenue, according to the LBPD.
‘Punk’s not dead’: Band arrested for guerilla show outside Warped Tour Long Beach
Venice Beach-based Who Cares played an illegal show on Pine Avenue near the Pike Outlets after the popular music festival ended.
Crime + Public Safety
2 men stabbed inside Cal Heights bar, police say
The stabbing happened around 1:09 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Cabrillo baseball coach arrested for alleged statutory rape of student
The suspect was identified by Long Beach police as 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil.
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Scratch This: Hang 18!
The water’s gnarly and ruff! at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge.
Traffic Fatality
Infant dies after being hit by vehicle in North Long Beach, police say
The 1-year-old walked in front of her mother's vehicle as she was leaving a carport Wednesday, according to authorities.
public health
Long Beach Health Department cutting STI/HIV services
A loss of $1.3 million in federal funds cut by the Trump Administration is to blame, city officials say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed on Second Street, police say
The stabbing happened around 5:14 a.m. Sunday morning, according to police.
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Scratch This: Compassion and generosity are not species exclusive
Long Beach resident acts on her feelings to benefit unhoused pets and their humans.