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72-year-old man dies after truck goes into water in East Long Beach, police say. The man and a woman were heading north on Studebaker Road when their truck hit the bridge railing and fell into the Los Cerritos Channel Wednesday, authorities said.
Crash near Long Beach Airport kills 81-year-old man, police say. The man was driving a van on Lakewood Boulevard at Wardlow Road when he collided another vehicle Monday morning, according to authorities.
City to open 50-year-old time capsule Wednesday. Long Beach officials buried the capsule, which contains more than 80 items, outside the old city hall on July 4, 1976, according to the city.
Two small children grip a white hand rail on a boat as they look out to sea with awe and excitement.
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say. Another man was arrested after negligently firing a gun in a separate incident, authorities said.
Art and heart for global animal welfare. Sherri Stankewitz’s new website fashions loving care for small, international rescues.
Police are searching for 3 suspects who robbed off-duty cop in Bixby Knolls. The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when the suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff in Bixby Park neighborhood, police say. The suspect and victim in a domestic violence incident had barricaded themselves in a house Wednesday night, according to authorities.
Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left 2 injured. The driver of a metallic blue Dodge Charger did not stop after sideswiping a Honda Prologue on June 21, authorities said.
Woman shot in North Long Beach, police say. The woman was in the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 3:21 a.m. when she was shot, according to authorities.
Pedestrian killed in Downtown hit-and-run, police say. The man was crossing Ocean Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by three vehicles, none of which stopped, Monday night, according to authorities.
‘All my friends hate Brian Addison’: The most influential man in Long Beach food is not without his critics. For nearly two decades, Brian Addison has been the dominant voice in the city's culinary ecosystem. A public row with one business owner reopened questions about his ethics and the responsibility that comes with influence. By Brandon Richardson.
Man shot to death in St. Mary's neighborhood Saturday, police say. Another man was shot and wounded the same day. Police are unsure if the cases are related, authorities said.
Off-duty cop shoots at robbery suspects in Bixby Knolls, police say. The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when two suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Traveling with your best buddy. Whether by car, RV or plane, make the journey as pleasant for your pet as it is for you.
‘Win-Win’: Coastal Commission unanimously approves Bay Harbour settlement. The agreement will end 43 years of public access violations with the homeowners association funding numerous improvements.
Column: Long Beach says racism is a public health crisis. Black Workers are still waiting for the cure. A city commission recently voted unanimously to support the Coalition Against Anti‑Blackness in its fight for improved conditions for Black workers employed by the city of Long Beach.
Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach. Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.
Bicyclist killed in West Long Beach hit-and-run, police say. The man was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near Santa Fe Avenue around 2:38 a.m. Monday.
After 43 years of violations, gated community on cusp of providing full public access, Coastal Commission says. If approved, the settlement with the Bay Harbour HOA would require many new public amenities but eliminate millions in penalties. By Anthony Pignataro.
‘Fun police’: LBPD cracking down on drinking, noise at Horny Corner on 4th of July. Police, along with private security, will conduct bag and cooler checks for prohibited items, including booze and fireworks.
From trash bin to (hopefully) track win! The adorable little contenders in the Wiener Nationals have diverse origin stories.
Teen arrested after 3-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach. The 17-year-old, who allegedly attempted to stab a woman, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.
'Record' 430 guns collected at buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, county says. The event allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms for a gift cards, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.
Central Long Beach argument leads to stabbing, police say. The two men were arguing in the 1700 block of N. Stanton Place around 6:39 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Man stabbed during argument in Sunrise neighborhood, police say. The victim was stabbed by another man in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Long Beach health officials confirm state's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is currently recovering at home, according to the city.
Flea medication caution and common sense. It's extremely important that pet owners understand that using dog medication on a cat can be deadly.
Police ask for help identifying possible hit-and-run driver. Police believe the driver of a 2000-2007 dark-colored GMC Yukon hit a woman crossing the road around 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
As East LA oil spill cleanup continues, 3 companies cited for violations related to incident. The May 22 spill dumped nearly 25,000 gallons — more than ten times more than initial estimates — of crude oil onto LA streets and into the LA River. By Brandon Richardson.
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say. Three other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license at the June 18 checkpoint, according to authorities.
Fostering a dog for the 4th of July saves 2 lives. LBACS Foster the 4th makes room in a kennel for a lost dog and room in your heart for one who needs a break.
LBPD to host gun buy-back event Saturday, June 27. People handing over weapons, operational or not, will receive gift cards valued between $50 and $300, authorities said.
Port of Long Beach officials respond to Strait of Hormuz reopening. The waterway is expected to remain open for at least 60 days as part of a temporary agreement that experts say heavily favors Iran. By Brandon Richardson.
Police ask for help identifying 2 suspects after theft of beloved family parrot. Police believe two men stole the exotic bird from a house in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue around on June 5.
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday night. The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on June 18.
Smoke plume from B-52 bomber crash visible from passenger plane over Long Beach. Eight crew members are believed to have died in the crash, which took place at Edwards Air Force Base, about 85 miles from Long Beach, according to the U.S. Air Force.
Get ready, set your traps and go turn off some faucets! Attend Saturday’s Long Beach Community Cat Coalition meeting to learn about trapping and fixing homeless cats.
Police arrest man suspected of fatal West Long Beach stabbing. Landon Sandoval, 18, of Long Beach allegedly stabbed another man on June 1, authorities said.
Man stabbed during attempted carjacking, police say. The man was in the 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue around 2:10 a.m. when the incident occurred, authorities said.
Review: Snoop Dogg opens the Long Beach amphitheater with a bang. After entertaining a sold-out crowd of 11,000, the Long Beach native was given a key to the city by Mayor Rex Richardson. By Brandon Richardson.
Man stabbed during early morning argument in North Long Beach, police say. The victim was stabbed by a man in the 6700 block of Lewis Avenue just after 2 a.m., according to authorities.
North Long Beach stabbing leaves man hospitalized, police say. The victim was arguing with another man around 6:39 p.m. Friday when he was stabbed, according to authorities.
Everyone won at Partners of Parks Long Beach's Favorite Pets. Plus, Long Beach Animal Control Services gets a $10,000 donation from pet competition!
Long Beach sounded like a war zone last night thanks to a U.S. Army training exercise. The Long Beach Police Department was informed about the operation weeks ago but other city officials were not looped in until the day of the exercise.
Man shot somewhere in Long Beach, police say. The man, who was shot Thursday night, would not tell investigators anything else about the shooting, authorities said.
Police arrest man suspected of Bixby Knolls stabbing. Joseph Hernandez, 27, of Long Beach allegedly stabbed a woman on May 28, according to authorities.
Pedestrian killed in Wrigley crash, police say. The woman was walking in a crosswalk against a red light on PCH early Wednesday morning when she was hit, authorities said.
Obituary: Vanessa Romain, Long Beach LGBTQ+ community icon. V leaves, in her wake, a loud, proud life of accomplishments and personal challenges.
Man stabbed during argument at Shoreline Village, police say. The victim was stabbed by another man in the 400 block of Shoreline Village around 7 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Police arrest teen boy suspected of fatally shooting another teen. The 15-year-old suspect allegedly shot and killed another 15-year-old boy in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Man shot to death in North Long Beach, police say. The man was near Plymouth Street and Cedar Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday when he was shot, according to authorities.
Are you bee-curious? Join the hive mind at Willow Springs Honeybee Sanctuary. Plus, thanks to WAGS animal shelter for helping chemical-plant crisis evacuees.
Bixby Knolls stabbing leaves woman hospitalized, police say. Another man was stabbed in Central Long Beach a few hours later in a separate incident, according to authorities.
City to award 10 grants in 4th annual youth participatory budget project. More than 1,400 youth voted during the process, which was down about 30% from last year.
Man shot during argument near Traffic Circle, police say. The man was in the 2000 block of Beverly Plaza around 9 p.m. when he was shot, according to authorities.
Man shot to death and two women wounded in West Long Beach, police say. The three victims were in the 3200 block of Caspian Avenue around midnight Sunday when they were shot by unknown assailants, according to authorities.
People wearing white coveralls and red life vests work along a riverbank littered with small white squares.
Police arrest man suspected of child sexual exploitation. Mircea Tonoiu, 58, of Long Beach allegedly manufactured child pornography and possessed about 157,000 images of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
Long Beach prosecutor secures city's first wage theft consent decree against local business. The owners of Mattress Factory Direct in North Long Beach were convicted of eight counts of wage theft and ordered to pay more than $45,000.