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Deadly Stabbing in Downtown Long Beach Follows Separate Robbery Attempt
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Deadly Stabbing in Downtown Long Beach Follows Separate Robbery Attempt

Long Beach police are investigating two separate stabbings on Linden Avenue that left one man dead and two others injured. Screenshot Long Beach police are investigating two separate stabbings on…
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Long Beach Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle C Long Beach Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash A motorcyclist was killed late Friday night, November 6, 2026, in a collision involving a vehicle at East 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded around 11:04 p.m. to reports of a motorcycle and vehicle collision. The man was found lying in the roadway. Officers and Long Beach Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on PCH when he entered the intersection and collided with a vehicle traveling eastbound on 2nd Street. The vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Speed is being investigated as a possible contributing factor. The motorcyclist’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Long Beach Fire Chief Reportedly Announces Retirem Long Beach Fire Chief Reportedly Announces Retirement Following Police Chief’s Departure Long Beach is facing major leadership changes as Police Chief Wally Hebeish announces his retirement in December after 32 years in uniform, while reports indicate Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan may also be retiring. We are working to independently confirm Buchanan’s reported retirement announcement. Sources indicate a department email was sent to staff. Buchanan has spent approximately 33 to 34 years with the Long Beach Fire Department, serving in roles ranging from firefighter and paramedic to captain, battalion chief, assistant chief and deputy chief. He was appointed fire chief on Feb. 8, 2023. City Manager Tom Modica plans to hire a recruitment firm to conduct a national search for Hebeish’s replacement, with the goal of completing the process early next year. Mayor Rex Richardson praised Hebeish in a social media post, saying his legacy is one of “leadership, progress, and a deep commitment to our community and the men and women who serve it.”  With the 2028 Olympics approaching, questions remain about Long Beach’s readiness amid concerns over crime, homelessness and public safety. Who will lead the city’s police and fire departments through the critical years ahead?
MemorialCare Event Raises Breast Cancer Awareness MemorialCare Event Raises Breast Cancer Awareness in Long Beach Doctors, nurses, staff and breast cancer survivors dressed in pink and formed a giant human ribbon on the lawn of MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center’s Todd Cancer Institute during the annual “Hope Lives Here” event. The event highlighted early detection, patient support and the breast cancer journey. Stacy Byone, a nurse navigator with 20 years at MemorialCare, shared her experience after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund also presented a $50,000 donation to the MemorialCare Breast Center to help patients with transportation costs for appointments and treatment. Doctors encourage women to schedule annual mammograms, which can detect breast cancer before symptoms appear. Learn more or schedule a mammogram: https://www.memorialcare.org/services/breast-care?location=11
Deadly Stabbing in Downtown Long Beach Follows Sep Deadly Stabbing in Downtown Long Beach Follows Separate Robbery Attempt Long Beach police are investigating two separate stabbings on Linden Avenue that left one man dead and two others injured. On Oct. 20, at approximately 12:58 p.m., a fight involving multiple people escalated into a stabbing in the 100 block of Linden Avenue. Two men were hospitalized, one fatally and the other with non-life-threatening injuries. Two days earlier, on Oct. 18 at approximately 9:12 p.m., a man was stabbed in the 1000 block of Linden Avenue during an alleged robbery attempt. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are investigating the circumstances and motives behind both incidents. It is unclear whether the cases are connected.
Video shows ICE agents detaining a man near Elm Av Video shows ICE agents detaining a man near Elm Avenue and 56th Street in North Long Beach Saturday as residents gathered in his defense, demanding ICE leave the city. LBPD officers were also on scene. Mayor Rex Richardson quickly released a video statement citing troubling ICE activity in North and West Long Beach, including reports a resident was injured. He said the city is working to verify incidents and ensure residents’ safety.
Two Men Found Dead After Shootout With Long Beach Two Men Found Dead After Shootout With Long Beach Police Two men were found dead inside a Long Beach home early Saturday morning following an exchange of gunfire between a man and police officers, authorities said. Long Beach police responded around 1:41 a.m. to reports of gunshots in the 3700 block of Gardenia Avenue. Officers contacted a man inside the residence who threatened to shoot them. Officers retreated and requested backup. Police said the man then fired shots at officers, prompting one officer to return fire. The man remained inside the home, and a SWAT team was dispatched. When SWAT officers entered the residence, they discovered two men dead from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Multiple firearms were recovered from the home. Authorities have not determined whether either man was struck by police gunfire or whether any of the shots were self-inflicted. The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.
Long Beach Peninsula Homes Teeter on Brink of Coll Long Beach Peninsula Homes Teeter on Brink of Collapse Large sections of the Long Beach Peninsula boardwalk have been destroyed, and several homes are sinking and sagging toward collapse. The city has red-tagged eight buildings containing 13 residences and yellow-tagged another. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday, with tides potentially reaching 7 feet and flooding expected Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Powerful waves from Hurricane Rachel damaged large Powerful waves from Hurricane Rachel damaged large sections of the Long Beach Peninsula boardwalk Friday morning, sending debris into the ocean and threatening to collapse a home into the surf. Long Beach Fire Department crews responded to a water intrusion report. One home was red-tagged Thursday and two others received yellow tags. All three homes were unoccupied as building assessors continued monitoring conditions. Video by @jakegordon._
Long Beach City Council Votes to Limit Public Comm Long Beach City Council Votes to Limit Public Comment Despite Resident Concerns The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to move forward with controversial changes that would limit when residents can speak at City Council meetings. Councilmembers Cindy Allen (2nd District), Kristina Duggan (3rd) and Megan Kerr (5th District) voted no. The proposal was supported by Mary Zendejas (1st), Daryl Supernaw (4th), Suely Saro (6th), Roberto Uranga (7th) and Tunua Thrash-Ntuk (8th). Joni Ricks-Oddie (9th) participated remotely by Zoom. The proposal would move most public comment to one period near the beginning of meetings, rather than allowing residents to speak as individual agenda items come up. The City says the change could save about $150,000 in overtime costs and make meetings more efficient. But many Long Beach residents are concerned their voices will have less impact if they must speak before hearing presentations and Council discussion. Opponents say public comment is one of the few opportunities residents have to directly address their elected officials about decisions affecting their neighborhoods. The debate has drawn growing opposition, including petitions and calls for the Council to preserve the current system. For residents, the question remains: Is City Hall making meetings more efficient, or making it harder for the public to be heard?
CBP Long Beach Marine Unit Intercepts Smuggling Ve CBP Long Beach Marine Unit Intercepts Smuggling Vessel Off Southern California @cbpgov On Oct. 3, the CBP Long Beach Marine Unit intercepted a vessel south of Newport Beach carrying 14 undocumented noncitizens. All 14 people were safely transported to the U.S. Coast Guard dock in Newport Beach. One person was evaluated and cleared by EMS. U.S. Border Patrol took custody of the individuals for processing, and the vessel was seized.
Endangered East Pacific green sea turtles are livi Endangered East Pacific green sea turtles are living year-round in the San Gabriel River and Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. People have been spotting the turtles in the river for years. The warmer water from nearby power plant outflows provides a thermal refuge, while algae and aquatic vegetation provide food. Most activity is seen along a 1.5-mile stretch near the Los Cerritos Wetlands and Alamitos Bay. Volunteers with the @aquariumpacific help monitor and identify the turtles. Video by John Vogelsang
Long Beach Health Department is removing taco stan Long Beach Health Department is removing taco stands that they say do not comply with state and city environmental and food safety regulations. This was near the intersection of Anaheim and Alamitos in near @picklebanhmico in Long Beach. Video by @luisinsomniohernandez
Two Teens Shot Saturday Night in Long Beach Two t Two Teens Shot Saturday Night in Long Beach Two teenagers were shot Saturday night in Long Beach, leaving a teenage boy in critical but stable condition, according to police. Long Beach police responded to the 1900 block of Lemon Avenue at about 9:13 p.m. on Sept. 26 after reports of a shooting. Officers found a teenage boy and teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported both victims to local hospitals. Police said the girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The boy was listed in critical but stable condition. Detectives are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the shooting. Police have not released information about a possible suspect. Photo by Citizen
Six Traffic Fatalities Reported in Long Beach Duri Six Traffic Fatalities Reported in Long Beach During September Long Beach has recorded six traffic-related deaths in September, involving pedestrians, a bicyclist and a motorcyclist. * Sept. 4 — Bicyclist, 68 * Sept. 5 — Pedestrian * Sept. 10 — Motorcyclist * Sept. 13 — Pedestrian * Sept. 18 — Pedestrian * Sept. 21 — Female pedestrian • Sept. 4 — A 68-year-old bicyclist died after being struck by a semi-truck near PCH and Canal Avenue. Speed is being investigated. • Sept. 5 — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Long Beach Boulevard near 23rd Street and later struck by a Metro train. • Sept. 10 — A motorcyclist died after a collision with an Acura SUV at Atlantic Avenue and Villa Park. Police said the motorcycle ran a red light. • Sept. 13 — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on Pacific Avenue. • Sept. 18 — A man in a wheelchair was killed in a marked crosswalk at PCH and 7th Street. A driver was arrested. • Sept. 21 — A female pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe on Pacific Avenue near 6th Street. The driver stopped and cooperated. With six traffic deaths in September, it remains unclear whether Long Beach’s new speed cameras will help deter traffic fatalities or whether the city needs more motor patrol officers pulling drivers over and issuing tickets.
Long Beach Launches Vibe City Speed Cameras as Tra Long Beach Launches Vibe City Speed Cameras as Traffic Deaths Rise Long Beach has launched its new automated speed camera program in an effort to slow drivers down and reduce serious and fatal crashes. The five-year pilot program includes 18 speed safety devices at locations with a history of severe crashes, speeding, street racing and in some school zones. The cameras are expected to begin a 60-day warning period in October. Drivers traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a warning during that period, but no fine. Citations are expected to begin in December. The cameras will photograph only the rear license plate of a vehicle. They will not photograph drivers’ faces, use facial recognition or operate as police surveillance cameras. The city says the information will be kept by Public Works and not shared with law enforcement agencies. The program comes after Long Beach recorded 53 fatal traffic collisions last year, its deadliest year on the roadways in more than a decade. But will the cameras actually slow people down? Long Beach previously used automated photo cameras at some intersections, but those cameras were eventually removed. That raises questions about whether the new speed cameras will have a lasting effect or temporary like the amphitheater. Should Long Beach have more LBPD officers conducting traffic enforcement and pulling speeding drivers over, or should the city rely more on what some residents call “RoboCop” cameras that automatically issue tickets? The city says half of the citation revenue will help pay for the program. The other half will fund traffic-calming projects such as speed humps, crosswalks and other safety improvements. The five-year pilot will ultimately provide Long Beach with data on whether automated enforcement can reduce speeding and deadly crashes.
Earthquake magnitude 3.1 centered near Compton fel Earthquake magnitude 3.1 centered near Compton felt in Long Beach at 1:32pm.
Long Beach Council Approves Public Comment Changes Long Beach Council Approves Public Comment Changes Despite Resident Opposition The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday to change how residents speak during council meetings, despite strong opposition from the public. Residents told the council they believe the changes make it harder for the public to be heard. Some questioned whether the council really wants to listen to residents when public comment is being moved into one short section at the start of meetings. Under the new rules, all public comments will happen at the beginning of the meeting. Total public comment will be limited to 90 minutes unless the council adds more time. • 10 or fewer speakers: 3 minutes each • 11 to 20 speakers: 90 seconds each • More than 21 speakers: 30 seconds each Previously, residents could speak during general public comment, on individual agenda items and again at the end of meetings. The City says the change will save about $150,632 in overtime costs and could help restore services such as Quality of Life officers and library hours. The proposal failed 5-3 when it was first brought forward in June. Residents argued the changes were not required by state law. The council also approved a roughly $4 billion budget by a 7-2 vote as Long Beach faces a $58.2 million shortfall. About 180 jobs will be eliminated, and Fire Engine 14 near Colorado Lagoon will be cut, potentially increasing emergency response times. Parking tickets for 18 violations will rise to $100, while street-sweeping tickets will increase to $80. The cannabis retail tax will also rise from 7% to 8%. Councilmembers Cindy Allen and Kristina Duggan opposed the budget. The decisions leave residents facing higher fees, service cuts and less time to speak directly to their elected officials. On Tuesday, the City Council will take more votes to put the plan in place. This includes changing the local cannabis tax, moving money between departments, and giving final approval to the city budget.
Deadly Shooting, Teen Wounded and Fatal Crash in L Deadly Shooting, Teen Wounded and Fatal Crash in Long Beach Long Beach saw two shootings, including a deadly homicide, followed by a fatal motorcycle crash over a roughly 24-hour period. On September 9 at about 3:26 p.m., officers responded to the area of 21st Street and Cerritos Avenue for a reported shooting. A male adult was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Homicide detectives are investigating, and police say the shooting may be gang related. At approximately 5:51 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Lemon Avenue for another shooting. A 17-year-old girl was found with a gunshot wound to the lower body. She was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The motive and suspect information remain under investigation, with police saying the incident may also be gang related. On September 10, detectives began investigating a fatal traffic collision at Atlantic Avenue and Villa Park that claimed the life of a male adult motorcyclist. All three investigations remain ongoing.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle, T Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle, Then Metro Light Rail Train in Long Beach A pedestrian died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and then hit by a Metro light rail train, authorities said. Collision Investigation detectives are investigating the fatal traffic collision that occurred about 8:52 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2026, in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and East 23rd Street. Officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and an adult pedestrian. Upon arrival, they found the pedestrian lying on the Metro Light Rail Vehicle tracks along Long Beach Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle traveling southbound on Long Beach Boulevard struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was then struck by a Metro light rail vehicle. The vehicle involved in the initial collision left the scene. The identity of the deceased is pending confirmation by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators have not determined whether speed, distracted driving or impaired driving played a role in the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
Hurricane Marie is bringing dangerous beach condit Hurricane Marie is bringing dangerous beach conditions to Southern California, with high surf and strong rip currents expected through Tuesday. Peak tides exceeding 7 feet early next week, combined with the large swell, could cause minor to moderate coastal flooding in vulnerable areas, including the Alamitos Peninsula in Long Beach. Forecasters expect increasing humidity as tropical moisture moves into the region. Beachgoers are urged to use caution and stay away from dangerous surf conditions. Video by @sailing_augusta
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