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The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver License checkpoint Friday, August 14, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the East Division area. Police say checkpoint…

LONG BEACH — The City of Long Beach is moving forward with a plan that could allow it to borrow up to $50 million from Wells Fargo to pay for…

Long Beach firefighters quickly contained multiple vehicles on fire at an apartment complex Monday afternoon, preventing flames from spreading into residential units and rescuing two cats from a smoke-filled apartment.…

Long Beach experienced a violent July as police investigated 2 homicides, 7 shootings that struck victims, 7 no-hit shootings, 3 negligent firearm discharges, 5 stabbings or attempted stabbings, 5 traffic…

A man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Long Beach, marking another deadly act of gun violence as residents continue to voice concerns about crime across the city.…

Long Beach leaders have released their proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a spending plan approaching $4 billion that is already creating debate over how the city should use taxpayer money.…

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Long Beach Transit bus in downtown Long Beach, adding to what has been a troubling stretch of fatal traffic incidents across…

Long Beach police had a busy overnight responding to multiple violent incidents across the city, including a SWAT activation, a stabbing, and a shooting connected to an attempted catalytic converter…

A man was hospitalized and another arrested following an early morning stabbing in Long Beach. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to the 1200 block of Walnut…

Road Rage DUI Call Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting of Machete-Wielding Suspect  A suspected DUI and road rage incident involving a Long Beach Fire Department vehicle transporting a patient escalated into…

Long Beach police and emergency crews responded to a series of major incidents Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning, highlighting another busy period as the city continues to deal with…

The City of Long Beach plans to use $27 million in reserve funds, including $16.5 million from its emergency reserve used for natural disasters, to cover a major budget shortfall…

Long Beach police are investigating two separate firearm-related incidents that occurred within about an hour of each other on Friday evening. At approximately 8:13 p.m., officers responded to the 2000…

LONG BEACH, CA — City officials are ramping up security measures and introducing strict access controls at local beaches ahead of the Independence Day holiday. While emphasizing a desire for everyone…

Long Beach will celebrate the Fourth of July with three synchronized professional fireworks shows beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, stretching across the city’s coast. Fireworks barges will…

Two men were stabbed in separate incidents in Long Beach on Saturday, June 27, following verbal disputes that escalated into violence, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The first…

Advanced cardiac imaging is helping physicians diagnose heart disease earlier and more accurately at the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center. https://youtu.be/AZjz31Ehhhk?is=GXeoMq4Gzg6SC0P6 Christina Rodriguez, M.D., Medical…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Burglary Detail are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in the theft of a pet…

Long Beach Fire battled a large trash and brush fire in Long Beach Monday morning that sent thick black smoke into the sky, visible for miles across the area. https://youtu.be/7D7xX0Vkkcc?si=hkjusF71cus_Cffc…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Video from Long Beach shows recent urban warfare with helicopters, explosions, and simulated gunfire heard overnight as the U.S. Military conducted a training exercise that lasted…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Monday night in West Long Beach, leaving one man dead. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A man was hospitalized Saturday evening after being stabbed in downtown Long Beach, according to police. The incident occurred on May 30, 2026, at approximately 7:01…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of another 15-year-old in North Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The…

Long Beach homicide detectives continue investigating a fatal mid-day shooting that happened Thursday, May 28, near Cedar Avenue and Plymouth Street. The deadly shooting triggered a massive police response that…

A violent overnight stretch in Long Beach left multiple people injured in two stabbings and a shooting, continuing concerns about rising crime as summer temperatures begin heating up across the…

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon in North Long Beach, prompting an ongoing search for the suspect by SWAT personnel. https://youtube.com/shorts/VeqSJVpToPY?si=7TIuBUoy0617GlYs According to…

A triple shooting late Saturday night near Silverado Park has once again raised concerns among residents about ongoing gun violence in Long Beach and the city’s response to crime. According…

A 4-year-old child was hospitalized Wednesday evening after falling from a fifth-story window at an apartment building in Long Beach, according to authorities and witnesses at the scene. Police and…

The City of Long Beach released a detailed statement defending its decision to cancel the 2026 Long Beach Pride Festival, saying organizers failed to provide critical safety and permitting documents…

A series of violent incidents across Long Beach since Mother’s Day weekend is raising new concerns among residents who say crime in their neighborhoods feels more visible and more frequent,…

Long Beach police deployed SWAT resources Monday night after a burglary suspect barricaded himself inside a residence in the 4200 block of Lakewood Boulevard. Screenshot Officers responded around 8:55 p.m.…

Long Beach Local News and Jerlene Tatum at Roxanne’s sit down with Anthony Bryson, a chef and community organizer running for City Council District 1. https://youtu.be/AzJcjB8NmZI?si=Bj3sIcs0hrgkkM53 Bryson shares his vision…

Long Beach Local News and Jerlene Tatum at Roxanne’s sit down with mayoral candidate Terri Rivers to discuss her run for Long Beach mayor. https://youtu.be/krGXcklD-2o?si=SgQ7fdnTl01M828a A longtime community advocate, Rivers…

A man is recovering after a shooting early Sunday morning in North Long Beach, marking yet another act of violence amid a recent uptick in shootings and stabbings across the…

Long Beach Local News and Bill at Phil’s sit down with Chris Sweeney to discuss his run for mayor and plans for the city. https://youtu.be/XeKRxeclbDQ?si=AUP3pMnR_A7VLk6o A longtime resident, entrepreneur, and…

Long Beach Local News and Bill at Phil’s sit down with mayoral candidate Joshua Rodriguez to discuss his vision for the city. As a police officer, Rodriguez outlines a platform…

Long Beach Local News and Bill at Phil’s sit down with Debra “Deb” Kahookele to discuss her City Council campaign. https://youtu.be/1GjCI_eNO_k?si=ltuKsPdMYVqZueQr A longtime community advocate, Deb shares her background, leadership…

LLONG BEACH, Calif. — A Long Beach police officer was stabbed during a violent confrontation Friday afternoon in downtown, prompting a large police response just blocks from the Long Beach…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 16-year-old girl was injured in a stabbing Sunday evening in Long Beach, according to authorities. Police responded around 6:23 p.m. on April 12 to the…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A person was killed in a shooting Saturday night in North Long Beach. Officers responded around 9:20 p.m. on April 11 to the area of Cherry…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Sequoia Neff a North Long Beach resident, business owner and youth mentor has announced her candidacy for the 2026 Long Beach City Council race in District 9,…

Long Beach, CA — A month-long enforcement operation led by the Long Beach Police Department resulted in seven arrests connected to commercial sex work activity along the Long Beach Boulevard…

In Long Beach, the city’s ongoing homelessness crisis has come under intensified scrutiny following fraud allegations, a major contract termination, and a widening audit into tens of millions of taxpayer…

A man was hospitalized after a stabbing at a Metro station in Long Beach early Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded around 5…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday, March 28, at Bixby Park along Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach as part of the nationwide “No Kings” day of protest.…

Long Beach police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy wounded early Friday morning. Officers were first dispatched at approximately 12:01 a.m. on March 27, 2026, to the…

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a woman Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026, in Long Beach. At approximately 12:57 p.m., officers responded…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a bicyclist on the San Gabriel River Trail Friday evening, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The…

More than 50 million people in the United States experience back or neck pain, a condition that can make everyday activities such as walking, shopping, or working difficult. To help…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Detectives with the Long Beach Police Department are investigating a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 20-month-old girl Monday morning. On March 2,…

A toddler was killed and two others were hospitalized after a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians Monday morning in Long Beach, authorities said. Photo by Onscene.tv The crash occurred around 11:30…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Three people were shot Sunday afternoon near the area of Broadway and Pine Avenue in Downtown Long Beach, prompting a large police and fire response and…

The City of Long Beach is facing mounting financial pressure as officials project a deficit of up to $80 million by fiscal year 2027, raising growing concern about the city’s long-term fiscal stability…

An early-morning apartment fire prompted a dramatic civilian rescue Tuesday at the Highland Hacienda Condominiums in the 3100 block of Atlantic Avenue. https://youtu.be/M0zDdbcyaGY?si=6ypsK1TqNriPZZuH At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Feb. 25,…

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the area of East Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of two…

Four people were killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Long Beach after a car slammed into a tunnel wall near the entrance and caught fire. (Originally reported…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A large banner reading “ICE Out of Long Beach” was briefly displayed this week on the top floor balcony of Long Beach City Hall, just outside the mayor’s office.…

LONG BEACH, CA — Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that claimed the life of an adult female bicyclist Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2026, at the…

LONG BEACH, CA — Employees at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center will mark National Wear Red Day by uniting in a powerful visual display to raise awareness about heart disease,…

LONG BEACH, CA — A Long Beach Catholic school community is in shock after vandals broke into Holy Innocents Catholic School overnight Sunday, causing extensive damage to the campus and…

LONG BEACH, CA — Two men were shot early Monday morning in the 3400 block of Artesia Boulevard, Long Beach police said. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately…

Homicide detectives have made multiple arrests in connection with the August 6, 2025 killings of 45-year-old Luis Parra and 24-year-old Josue Pacheco, authorities announced in an update released Monday. Through…

LONG BEACH, CA — Federal agents took two men working as gardeners into custody Tuesday morning in Long Beach’s University Park Estates neighborhood during an enforcement action that drew concern…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Emergency crews responded to a major traffic collision Monday evening after a vehicle crashed into a structure at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Atlantic Avenue,…

LONG BEACH, CA — Thousands gathered Saturday in Central Long Beach for the 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, honoring the life, legacy and enduring message of…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach officially has a new baseball team name. City officials announced today that the city’s incoming minor league baseball team will be called the Long…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man near railroad tracks in Long Beach. Officers were dispatched at 7:28 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2026, to…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Long Beach Unified School District will begin restricting student use of phones and personal electronic devices across all campuses starting Jan. 26, 2026, a move…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Construction has not yet begun on the City of Long Beach’s planned temporary amphitheater next to the Queen Mary, but the project’s price tag has already…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Authorities are investigating a high-speed hit-and-run crash that killed two people and injured three others late Sunday night at a busy Long Beach intersection, police said.…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A street takeover in North Long Beach early Sunday morning ended in gunfire, leaving one man wounded and renewing questions about enforcement of street takeover laws…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Homicide detectives are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year and later resulted in the death of a Long Beach man. According to…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Sensory tools are improving the emergency care experience for children at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, thanks to a grant from The Toy Foundation that launched…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — California Highway Patrol officers made more than 21 arrests and impounded dozens of vehicles following a large street racing incident reported late last night on the…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Homicide detectives are investigating what is believed to be a murder-suicide that occurred late Friday night, Dec. 19, 2025, in two nearby Long Beach neighborhoods. At…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A man was seriously injured Sunday night after a vehicle collided with a Metro A Line train in Long Beach, authorities said. Photo by LBFD At…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has made medical history by becoming the first hospital in the world to successfully perform a robotic hip revision surgery using…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A pair of shootings that occurred just minutes and blocks apart on Long Beach’s West Side late Friday night left a man and a woman dead,…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — All open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach have been temporarily closed following a sewage spill that may impact ocean water quality, according to Acting City…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — As holiday celebrations increase, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is reminding the public that impaired driving continues to be a serious safety concern. According to…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Long Beach Medical Center marked a major milestone as its medical director, Andrew Wassef, M.D., successfully completed his 2,000th Mako…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — One man was wounded in a shootout near Silverado Park in Long Beach Wednesday evening, authorities said. LBPD Officers responded to a report of shots fired…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Three teenage boys were involved in a shooting Thursday evening in Long Beach, authorities said. LBPD Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:29 p.m. on Dec. 11,…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are investigating a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a woman early Thursday morning.…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Homicide detectives have arrested a Lynwood man in connection with the killing of a 28-year-old Long Beach resident who was struck and killed early Saturday morning…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach’s 41st annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade lit up Second Street on Saturday night and made history in the process. From 6 to 9 p.m.…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels players Nolan Schanuel and José Soriano spent the day brightening the halls of MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, where they…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Homicide detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with the child abuse and death of a 14-month-old girl, authorities announced. On Nov. 7, 2025, officers responded…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2025, at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and East San Antonio Drive.…

Long Beach police are investigating two separate incidents reported late Saturday and early Sunday, leaving one man hospitalized and another recovering from a minor gunshot wound. Stabbing – 6000 Block…

Long Beach Collision Investigation detectives are examining a deadly crash that occurred late Tuesday night, Nov. 12, 2025, leaving a woman dead at the intersection of East Anaheim Street and…

LONG BEACH, CA — A 19-year-old Long Beach woman died after she was run over by a driver backing out of a parking stall while she walked with her mother…

Long Beach, Calif. — A second-alarm fire broke out early Thursday morning at the popular Casa Sanchez restaurant in East Long Beach, causing significant damage and prompting a large emergency response.…

Long Beach, CA — MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown man who has been receiving treatment at the hospital for several…

In a major embarrassment for City Hall, a Sacramento Superior Court judge has ruled that Long Beach’s attempt to raise Measure A sales taxes two years ahead of schedule was…

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Over the Halloween weekend from October 31 to November 2, 2025, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) responded to multiple violent incidents, including two stabbings and two…

Long Beach, CA — A section of Bayshore Avenue was closed Friday morning after a large hole opened in the roadway, prompting an emergency response from the Long Beach Fire…

Long Beach, CA — Nearly three years after purchasing the Luxury Inn for $16.6 million, the City of Long Beach unveiled its transformation into Homekey at 5950, a 78-unit interim…

Long Beach, CA — A family argument turned deadly this week when a homeless man fatally assaulted his brother in Long Beach, police said. According to the Long Beach Police…

Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Airport (LGB) has announced a new 30-year lease agreement with JetZero, Inc., a leader in next-generation aircraft design, solidifying the company’s Design Center at LGB and…

Long Beach homicide detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with the October 25, 2025, fatal shooting of a man in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue. Following an…

Long Beach has endured another violent month, with three homicides and numerous shootings and assaults reported across the city in October, leaving residents alarmed and demanding stronger action from city…

A small plane made an emergency landing at Heartwell Park in Long Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by ABC7 The Long Beach Fire Department received reports around 4:05 p.m. of…

LONG BEACH — Detectives are investigating a shooting that left two men injured Sunday night in Central Long Beach. On Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers responded…

LONG BEACH — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Long Beach on Saturday, October 18, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s…

LONG BEACH – Collision Investigation Detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a male pedestrian early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025. At approximately 6:23 a.m.,…

Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) popular Festival of Flight is set to soar once again on Saturday, October 25, 2025, bringing thousands of visitors together to celebrate the city’s deep aviation…

Long Beach homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man early Sunday morning in the 200 block of Falcon Avenue. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers…

LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) cited a clerk at Party Time Liquor, located at 6031 Atlantic Avenue in North Long Beach, for selling alcohol to a…

The City of Long Beach is inviting residents to share their feedback on a proposed Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) System, a pilot program aimed at reducing speeding, collisions, and traffic…

Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly stabbing that left one man dead and another injured Saturday morning in Long Beach. The incident happened on October 4, 2025, at approximately 10:38…

The Long Beach Police Department is stepping up enforcement against illegal pocket bikes after several recent incidents in the downtown area raised safety concerns. Officials say the small, motorized bikes…

A massive police standoff in downtown Long Beach stretched for more than 12 hours on Tuesday, only to end with the suspect escaping. The ordeal began around 2 a.m. when…

A robbery suspect remains barricaded inside a 7-Eleven in downtown Long Beach Tuesday morning, prompting a large police and SWAT response that has shut down several streets in the area.…

Signal Hill — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at a Home Depot in Signal Hill was caught on camera Monday morning, sparking outrage among witnesses. https://youtube.com/shorts/zPRoQm0KKTo?si=qw957t6eY--7ak1F The incident…

LONG BEACH — A devastating fire tore through a Long Beach apartment Sunday morning, killing 32 cats and one dog that were being sheltered for adoption. The blaze broke out…

In honor of Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has received a $100,000 Impact…

LONG BEACH — A box truck slammed into a car and then plowed through a cinderblock wall along Seventh Street near Cal State Long Beach on Wednesday morning, killing one…

LONG BEACH — A DUI/Driver License checkpoint conducted by the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) over the weekend resulted in 13 citations but no arrests for impaired driving, raising questions…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid Saturday morning at a car wash in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, taking some individuals…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Long Beach Police Department announced it will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint Friday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Several shipping containers fell off a cargo ship and into the water Tuesday morning at the Port of Long Beach, officials said. Photo by ABC7 The…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Children battling cancer and serious blood disorders, along with survivors, families, and community supporters, came together for the 37th annual Champions Run for Life “Torch Run”…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 3-year-old boy died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in North Long Beach, police said. The collision happened around 6:27 p.m. Sept. 6…

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2025) — Long Beach is once again making a pitch for minor league baseball, this time with a hometown legend joining the effort. City officials…

Long Beach, CA – On August 20, 2025, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) patrol officers rescued a 15-year-old girl who was a victim of human trafficking in the North Long…

Long Beach homicide detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the Aug. 28, 2025, fatal shooting of a 50-year-old homeless man in downtown Long Beach. Through their investigation, detectives…

Long Beach police are investigating two separate fatal traffic collisions that claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and a scooter rider over the Labor Day weekend. The first crash occurred…

Long Beach police are investigating a series of violent incidents, including two stabbings and two no-hit shootings, that occurred between Friday evening and early Saturday morning across the city. On…

LONG BEACH — Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in downtown Long Beach. On Thursday Aug. 28, 2025, at about 4:23 p.m., officers responded to…

LONG BEACH — Police are investigating a shooting and crash that occurred after an attempted burglary Tuesday night in the 900 block of Gladys Avenue. According to the Long Beach…

LONG BEACH — A man was arrested Tuesday morning after stealing a Long Beach police vehicle and leading officers on a brief chase before surrendering, authorities said. Photo by KCAL…

LONG BEACH — Detectives have arrested two suspects and seized seven vehicles following a coordinated investigation into a commercial burglary and illegal street racing takeover that occurred last month in…

LONG BEACH — Police are investigating after a man was wounded in a shooting Sunday night south of the city’s Bixby Knolls area. On Aug. 24, 2025, at approximately 8:43…

LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Police Department announced it will hold a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver license checkpoint on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 2…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Mayor Rex Richardson is upset about recent raids by federal immigration agents at two local businesses, Andres Car Wash and Coast Hand Car Wash. Videos showed…

Long Beach police are investigating three separate stabbing incidents that left multiple people injured over the weekend. The first occurred Saturday, Aug. 16, around 5:15 p.m. in the 300 block…

LONG BEACH — A small plane made an emergency landing at Long Beach Airport on Friday evening after experiencing a landing gear malfunction, authorities said. https://youtu.be/nQ-VSgXhGHY?si=AXF5cGDPLaTYKFQ6 The incident occurred around…

LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Values Act, started in 2018, protects immigrants by limiting how the city works with federal immigration agents. On January 7, 2025, the city…

LONG BEACH – Police are investigating two separate violent incidents in North Long Beach this week that left a teenage boy shot and a woman stabbed. The first occurred around…

LONG BEACH — Two men were hospitalized Monday night after a confrontation in Long Beach escalated into both a shooting and a stabbing, authorities said. The incident was reported around…

Updated 8/13/25 at 8:00 a.m.: On Aug. 12, 2025 at-risk missing person Corrion Scales was located in Long Beach, safe and unharmed. He has been reunited with his family. Originally…

LONG BEACH — An investigation is underway after two people were found fatally shot near the 710 Freeway in Long Beach on Wednesday night. Long Beach police said officers were…

Long Beach Mayor Unveils $3.7B FY 26 Budget, Invites Community Input LONG BEACH, CA – Mayor Rex Richardson unveiled the City of Long Beach’s $3.7 billion Proposed Fiscal Year 2026…

A 28-year-old Long Beach resident was arrested Thursday on federal charges alleging he provided financial support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization,…

Long Beach, CA — July 26, 2025 — Community members, city leaders, and local organizations gathered on Saturday for a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand reopening of MacArthur Park.…

The Vans Warped Tour returned to Long Beach this past weekend for a powerful celebration of its 30th anniversary. Held near Downtown Long Beach Shorline on July 26 and 27,…

Long Beach, CA — July 25, 2025 A Long Beach man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl, and detectives believe there may be…

Long Beach, CA – July 22, 2025 Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud has released a sweeping new report on Measure A, the voter-approved sales tax that has brought in…

Long Beach, CA — July 14, 2025 Collision Investigation Detectives are investigating a fatal traffic incident that claimed the life of a woman in the early morning hours of July…

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent appeared in a Los Angeles County courtroom Friday to face multiple felony charges stemming from an off-duty incident earlier this week in…

Long Beach, CA — Detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Sex Crimes Detail have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent sexual assault that occurred early Tuesday morning,…

A recent confrontation between a Long Beach police officer and a group of minibike riders has sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation went viral online. The incident unfolded…

Long Beach, CA – June 19, 2025 – Summer has officially splashed down in Long Beach with the City’s beloved inflatable “Wibit” aquatic playgrounds now open at Alamitos Beach and…

Long Beach police are investigating a shooting that left two individuals seriously injured Tuesday afternoon outside a Wingstop restaurant. The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot located…

In this exclusive feature, Long Beach Local News visits the operating room with Dr. Jocelyn Craig, a leading expert in pelvic health, as she demonstrates the power of robotic-assisted surgery…

Long Beach, CA – June 13, 2025 — A tragic collision on Wednesday afternoon has claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy who was waiting at a bus stop in…

Long Beach, CA — A pedestrian was killed and a driver seriously injured Wednesday afternoon following a violent two-vehicle crash that ended in a rollover near Heartwell Park, authorities said.…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — June 10, 2025 Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Long Beach Civic Center on Tuesday to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in…

Long Beach, CA — In a continued effort to empower the community with life-saving skills, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is hosted its annual Sidewalk “Hands-Only” CPR Event, offering free,…

Even after spending over $130 million since 2020, Long Beach is seeing more people living on the streets. The most recent count found 3,595 people experiencing homelessness in the city—219…

LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 30, 2025) — Homicide detectives with the Long Beach Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a man early Thursday morning in the 2000 block…

Long Beach, CA – A newly released economic review by Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud has sounded the alarm over the financial toll the state’s transition away from crude…

LONG BEACH, CA — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in a Long Beach neighborhood. https://youtu.be/k7zqHOtxh7A?si=zuhBsni3Ookav9LS According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded…

Long Beach, CA — Police are actively searching for multiple suspects after a man was fatally shot late Tuesday night along Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. The shooting occurred…

Long Beach, CA – On Memorial Day, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Los Angeles announced the arrest of 12 Mexican citizens for unlawfully entering the United States. The arrests followed a…

Long Beach, CA — Three people were injured in a shooting late Sunday night at Shoreline Village, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The City of Long Beach has officially launched its E-Scooter Beach Bike Path Pilot, allowing electric scooters on the Shoreline Pedestrian Bikepath (also known as the…

Long Beach, CA — Two suspicious fires broke out in Long Beach this afternoon, prompting swift responses from local fire crews. At approximately 4:20 PM, Long Beach firefighters responded to…

LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver License (CDL) checkpoint on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6:00…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Facing a looming budget deficit, Long Beach City Manager Tom Modica has directed municipal departments to cut $7 million in spending for the remainder of the…

LONG BEACH, CA – On May 4, 2025, Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with the April 12, 2025, murder of 21-year-old Brandon Villarreal…

LONG BEACH, CA — On May 5, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Long Beach Police Department officers responded to reports of a male adult with a stab wound in the…

Long Beach, CA — April 24, 2025 UPDATE LOCATED 4/24/25 9:00 p.m.On April 24, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., at-risk missing person Lucy Ann Corona returned to her residence safe…

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced it will once again host the Long Beach Pride Parade in 2025, continuing a celebrated tradition that highlights the city’s…

Thanks to the swift investigative work by Long Beach Police detectives and the incredible support from the community a suspect involved in an animal abuse incident has been arrested and…

Long Beach, CA – April 23, 2025 — The man caught on video violently slamming a dog to the ground in Long Beach has been located and arrested, police announced…

LONG BEACH, CA – A shocking act of animal abuse was caught on surveillance footage early Monday morning in Long Beach, prompting outrage from the community and urgent calls for…

Long Beach, CA – In a major development for the 2028 Olympic Games, the City of Long Beach has been officially confirmed to host 11 sporting events, more than double…

A man was fatally shot Saturday evening just steps away from the Long Beach Grand Prix, prompting a swift response from local authorities. https://youtu.be/xhgBFtpmt5A?si=O-eMY3sasl8DlZZH According to the Long Beach Police…

Long Beach, CA – Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 56-year-old man that occurred early Saturday morning in the city’s Central Long Beach neighborhood. On April 12,…

Long Beach, CA – April 8, 2025 — Long Beach police are investigating a violent robbery that occurred at a Bixby Knolls jewelry store Tuesday afternoon, leaving one employee injured.…

Long Beach, CA — April 8, 2025 – Long Beach police are investigating two separate shootings that left three men injured Monday evening. The first incident occurred at approximately 8:19…

A new entertainment destination is on its way to East Long Beach, as city officials have officially approved plans to convert a former hardware store into a Lucky Strike bowling…

Long Beach, Calif. — April 7, 2025 — MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has become the first hospital in California to adopt Stryker’s groundbreaking Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance…

Long Beach, CA – April 6, 2025 — By Ken Heang The streets of Long Beach came alive yesterday as thousands gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Cambodia Town Parade…

A whale has been found dead days after it wandered into the waters of Long Beach's Queensway Bay and Catalina Express Ferry Harbor, officials said Sunday. Photo by KTLA Sky5…

LONG BEACH — A man was injured in a stabbing Saturday evening following a dispute at Shoreline Village, authorities said. Photo by Shorline Village Police responded around 7:30 p.m. to…

MemorialCare Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Celebrates Autism Awareness Day with “Light It Up Blue” Event LONG BEACH, CA – April 2, 2024 – MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital…

The city of Long Beach may lose its role as the host of the sailing events for the 2028 Olympic Games, following a decision by the Los Angeles City Council…

Long Beach is set to approve a $16.5 million plan to construct and operate a temporary amphitheater near the Queen Mary, aiming to establish the city as a premier entertainment…

LONG BEACH, CA – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) hosted an invite-only town hall at Long Beach City College (LBCC) to discuss what he called “attacks on our democracy” from President…

A high-speed police chase involving a stolen work truck in Los Angeles ended in a major crash in Long Beach around 3:45pm Friday. https://youtu.be/f09OQEtd_f8?si=JokQMTmzFiy9e-OW The pursuit went through multiple cities,…

Long Beach, CA – March 27, 2025 – The City of Long Beach has taken legal action against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) in an effort…

LONG BEACH, CA – A house fire in North Long Beach was swiftly brought under control Wednesday morning, thanks to a rapid response from the Long Beach Fire Department. https://youtu.be/Qc61UV91wvQ?si=g-kxQ1ncIQBv7OsU…

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is set to celebrate its 50th edition from April 11-13, 2025, promising an action-packed weekend of motorsports, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a die-hard racing enthusiast or…

Long Beach, CA – Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred Sunday, at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Woodruff Avenue. At approximately 7:35 p.m., LBPD…

Long Beach is experiencing a wave of gaming nostalgia with the Mimz Arcade Experience, a pop-up arcade event bringing together retro classics and modern favorites. Hosted by a passionate local…

LONG BEACH, CA – After months of setbacks, Long Beach’s roller skating community is celebrating the long-awaited opening of the Junipero Beach Sports Court, a $1 million outdoor skating rink…

Two teenage girls were wounded in a shooting at a parking lot near a Long Beach strip mall, authorities reported Monday. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the incident…

Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) is grappling with a growing crisis as a shortage of firefighters/paramedics and emergency rescue units continues to strain response times and…

Long Beach will receive $11 million from the State of California’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) program to address homelessness along a 9.5-mile stretch of the Los Angeles Riverbed, the city’s…

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Authorities are searching for a 23-year-old inmate who escaped from a Long Beach reentry facility Tuesday night, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…

Long Beach, CA – A shooting occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:55 AM in front of a CVS located at 4400 Los Coyotes Diagonal. The Long Beach Police and Long…

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all students, staff, and families especially those in the LGBTQ+ community amid societal and political challenges that…

The political landscape in Washington has been rocked by a heated controversy involving Representative Robert Garcia (former Mayor of Long Beach) and tech billionaire Elon Musk, who currently holds a…

A shooting on the 1400 block of Rose Avenue (near Cherry and Anaheim) left one person injured and their dog also wounded, according to Long Beach Police at 11:23PM Wednesday…

A man armed with a rifle robbed a Brink’s armored vehicle outside a Chase Bank near Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, police reported. According to…

Police are investigating two separate violent incidents that occurred overnight, leaving two men injured. The first incident took place on Feb. 18, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m. at the intersection…

A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday night in Long Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Collision Investigation Detail. According to the Long Beach Police, officers responded to reports…

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach, in collaboration with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, has launched Love Your Block, a new initiative designed to…

Long Beach, CA – A shortage of police officers in Long Beach is contributing to an uptick in violent crime, with homicides, robberies, and commercial burglaries all rising over the past…

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Long Beach today as part of a nationwide movement called the 50501 Movement, which organized demonstrations in all 50 states to oppose the Trump administration.…

LONG BEACH, CA — A deadly shooting in Long Beach on February 16, 2025, has once again highlighted the persistent issue of crime in the city. The latest incident, which…

Long Beach is set to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 with an exciting lineup of romantic, fun, and unique events for couples and singles alike. Whether you’re seeking an intimate dinner,…

Long Beach, CA – In an effort to support small businesses and bring more diverse food options to city streets, Long Beach has kicked off its Sidewalk to Success program…

LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach is pushing ahead with plans for its highly anticipated Long Beach Bowl amphitheater, but one major question remains unanswered—how will it be…

On Friday, February 7, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center doctors, nurses and staff took a powerful stand against heart disease, the leading cause of death among American women. In honor…

Amazon Prime Video has introduced a new police drama, On Call, set in the heart of Long Beach, California. Produced by the legendary Dick Wolf (Law & Order, Chicago P.D.),…

Long Beach police are investigating a possible kidnapping involving an Uber driver. Officers responded to the Long Beach Town Center just after 1:30 PM Wednesday, where they found a mother…

LONG BEACH, CA – With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, Long Beach is preparing to step into the global spotlight as a key venue city. Hosting more sporting events…

https://youtu.be/848Ak9gAUw4 Leading cardiovascular specialists gather for a roundtable discussion on advancements in heart valve care, sharing insights on the latest treatments and innovations in the field. Dr. Marc Sakwa, chief…

Residents of Long Beach are set to experience a significant increase in their waste collection fees as the city implements new adjustments to solid waste and recycling rates in 2025.…

The city of Long Beach’s failure to maintain its roads has led to significant financial and personal consequences, as highlighted by two recent cases involving dangerous potholes. These incidents underscore…

Long Beach, CA — Early this morning, at approximately 2:44 a.m., Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers responded to a call from Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) school safety personnel…

LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Utilities Department, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW), has issued a Boil Water Notice for…

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A double homicide suspect was found dead after barricading himself inside a Long Beach home on Monday, following a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two people. SWAT officers…

Long Beach Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on September 12 On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)…

As families gear up for Labor Day celebrations and the end of summer, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is urging drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. With increased…

Long Beach, CA — Today, Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police Wally Hebeish announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the shooting of Yener Hudiel Ramirez-Miranda on…