City of Long Beach Holiday Hours and Safety Tips
Long Beach, CA – In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Long Beach facilities and services listed below will adhere to
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Safety
LBPD holding DUI Checkpoint on Nov. 18
LONG BEACH, CA – On Nov. 18, 2022, the Long Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence
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City of Long Beach Issues Storm Advisory Due to Anticipated Significant Weather System
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach is issuing a storm advisory for residents in anticipation of the significant
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Stabbing Incidents continue in Long Beach; Two Reported over the Weekend
LONG BEACH, CA – Preliminary information released by Long Beach Police Department on Oct. 24 reports two additional stabbing incidents
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LBPD awarded $75,000 Grant to fight Alcohol-related Harm
LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department
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Excessive Heat Warning Issued
LONG BEACH, CA – With excessive temperatures expected this week, City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, is advising residents to
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Suspect Arrested for Sept. 9 Murder
LONG BEACH, CA – On Sept. 12, Long Beach Police Department Special Investigations detectives arrested a Long Beach man wanted for
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City announces Cooling Centers Available amid Excessive Heat
LONG BEACH, CA – With excessive temperatures expected this week and throughout the weekend, City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis,
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on South Street
LONG BEACH, CA – On Sep. 1, 2022, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of South
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California ISO issues Flex Alert for today, Aug. 31
FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity
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Police seek Community Help in Locating At-Risk Missing Person
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 74-year-old at-risk missing person, Thomas Edward Morgan,
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California ISO issues Flex Alert
FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity
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California State Campuses to offer Abortion Pills and Services starting Jan. 1
LONG BEACH, CA – The University of California and California State campuses will now work to give access to medication
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Suspect booked for One Count of Murder following Death of Long Beach Woman
LONG BEACH, CA – Homicide detectives conducted a thorough investigation and identified Lawrence Jackson, a 19-year-old resident of the City
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City to Begin Offering Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Those Ages 6 to 17
LONG BEACH, CA – Beginning Thursday, July 7, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will
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Long Beach Health Department Hosts Summer Health Resource Fair in July
LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department), in partnership with Disability Rights California (DRC)
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Supreme Court overturns Roe V. Wade
Long Beach residents will rally together tonight for women’s reproductive rights as the Supreme Court votes to overturn Roe v.
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City Provides Safety Tips for Residents to Avoid Phone and Internet Scams
LONG BEACH, CA – In response to recent phone and internet scams being reported by Long Beach residents, the City
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Elderly Man Drowns at El Dorado Park
LONG BEACH, CA – On May 30, the Long Beach Fire Department received a call from two witnesses for a
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Long Beach Moves into CDC’s Yellow Tier of the COVID-19 Community Levels as Cases Rise
LONG BEACH, CA – With COVID-19 cases rising, the City of Long Beach has entered the Yellow (Medium) Tier of COVID-19
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One Dead after shooting in Belmont Shore
LONG BEACH, CA – On Apr. 19, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers responded to a beach parking lot near
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LOCATED: LBPD seeks Community Help to Locate an At Risk Missing Person
Update 4/4/22 at 11:00 a.m.: On Apr. 4, 2022, at-risk missing person Edward Charles Willis was located at a local
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Traffic Collision on PCH and Rose Avenue results in Death of Male Adult
LONG BEACH, CA – On March 29 at approximately 8:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast
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Woman Found Dead on Beach Bike Path
On Mar 13, 2022, at approximately 8:03 a.m., officers responded to the sandy beach area north of the bike path,
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Some Long Beach Beaches Temporary Closed Due to Sewage Spill
LONG BEACH, CA – Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all open coastal swimming areas in Long
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Suspect Arrested following Jan. 29 Shooting
The Special Investigation Division of the Long Beach Police Department has arrested a Long Beach resident following a shooting incident
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Heat Advisory issued for Los Angeles County as Temperatures Climb
As the weather heats up in Los Angeles County, a Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service,
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California Indoor Mask Mandate set to end Feb. 15; City of Long Beach will keep current Mask Policies in place
The City of Long Beach will keep current masking policies, in alignment with Los Angeles County, but announces a roadmap
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One Dead following Esther Street Shooting
Long Beach Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that took place on Feb. 2 and resulted in the
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Biden Administration Launches new site for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 19, the new government-run site, COVIDtests.gov., officially went live, offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to
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Two Suspects Arrested in connection with Lime Avenue Murder
Homicide detectives have arrested two male suspects following a stabbing incident which resulted in the murder of one male victim.
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Long Beach City College announces Changes to Winter Intersession due to Omicron Surge
Long Beach City College has announced a shift in in-person learning; adding more virtual options and the opportunity for excused
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Dispute leads to Shootout outside of Elementary School
LONG BEACH – A verbal dispute between two males resulted in a shootout this afternoon behind Nieto Herrera Elementary School
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Police Seek Public Help to find At-Risk Person
UPDATE: According to LBPD as of 1/6/22, missing person David Alejandro Quiroz safely returned to his care facility, unharmed. Thank
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Police seek Community Help in identifying Hit-and-Run Driver
Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of
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UPDATE: Video surfaces of Lakewood High School staff physically restraining student with special needs during protest
Earlier this week, “students staged a demonstration in the quad area of Lakewood High School’s campus…Students staged the demonstration after
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UPDATE: Locals fear possible demolition of Queen Mary
Residents express worry as the Queen Mary runs the risk of permanent closure.
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Long Beach City College announces Safe Parking Program for Unhoused Students
LONG BEACH – Long Beach City College (LBCC) officials have announced the implementation of a pilot Safe Parking Program for
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Six struck as suspect flees scene of domestic violence
On 10/31/21 at approximately 2:43 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Orange Avenue regarding an unknown trouble call, later determined to be an assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.
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ICE reports uptick in maritime smuggling events this past summer
According to a news release by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “ Maritime smuggling events in Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura counties increased significantly this summer reaching record levels.”
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Former School Safety Officer Charged with Murder following Shooting
Former LBUSD safety officer Eddie Gonzalez charged with murder following the death of Mona Rodriquez.
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Marine Fire in Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach Fire Department’s Lifeguard Rescue Boat 1 and 1st Alarm Assignment made quick work of a 40-foot pleasure craft vessel that was engulfed in flames earlier this afternoon in Alamitos Bay. Though no injuries were reported, fire investigators are currently looking into the origins of the fire.
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Long Beach Prepares for Potential Heavy Rain, Winds
A storm system is bringing rain, winds, and cold weather to Southern California this morning, Monday, Oct. 25. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day with cooler temperatures in the evening. The heaviest rains are expected between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm. Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected to follow into the evening.
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UPDATE: Located At-Risk Missing Person: Leopoldo Flores Alfaro
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 72-year-old at-risk missing person, Leopoldo Flores Alfaro,
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Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Pedestrian in Long Beach
On Oct. 17, 2021, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department assisted the Signal Hill Police
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City Manager Announces Recruitment Process for Police Chief
Long Beach, CA – City Manager Tom Modica today announced the process for selecting a new leader of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) since Chief Robert G. Luna announced last month that he will be retiring in December 2021.
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UPDATE: Mona Rodriguez Death to be Investigated as Homicide by LBPD
Yesterday, Oct. 6, 2021, Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez, who was struck in the upper body in a shooting incident on Sep.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Corner of PCH and Lewis Ave
On Oct. 6, 2021, at approximately 5:51 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.
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UPDATE: LBUSD School Safety Officer Shoots and Kills 18 Year Old
Tragedy struck this past Monday afternoon in East Long Beach near Millikan High School, on the corner of Palo Verde
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Unhoused Citizen Struck and Killed by Traffic on 710 Freeway
On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 5:34 a.m., officers responded to the area of the 710 Freeway and the 9th
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Double Murder Suspect Arrested in Iowa, Awaits Extradition
On Sept. 16, 2021, U.S. Marshals Southern District of Iowa Fugitive Task Force and Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives
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Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna to Retire in December 2021
Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today that he will be retiring in December 2021. Chief Luna was
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LBPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Wanted for Physically Assaulting Juvenile
Update: Thanks to the help of our community— the suspect wanted for this assault has been taken into custody. Long
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Long Beach Police Department DUI Checkpoint Finds No Drunk Drivers One Day Prior Fatal DUI Incident
The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Lakewood Boulevard
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Atlantic Avenue Closure for Arson Suspect Negotiation Ends With Arrest
At approximately 12:26 p.m. this afternoon, LBPD detectives located a felony arson suspect in the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue
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Two Rescued After Boat Collides With Breakwater and Sinks
Late Wednesday night, July 14 at 11:30 pm, LBFD Lifeguards were dispatched to the Long Beach breakwater as a 65′
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LBPD Officers Find Two-Year-Old, Reunite With Mother
Late Sunday night, officers of the Long Beach Police Department came across a two-year-old child wearing pajamas in the area
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Toxic Waste Discovered Off Coast of Long Beach
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego published a new finding on April 26, from a 14 day expedition in the area known to contain the highly toxic insecticide product called DDT along the Los Angeles coast.
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Family Continues Search for Overboard Passenger of Catalina Express
Though the official search has concluded, Keion’s family and loved ones aren’t giving up. In addition to the 600 square miles searched by authorities both on the ocean and from the air, Kion’s family has coordinated with community members to keep up the search efforts.
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LBPD Arrests Murder Suspect
Detectives identified and arrested male adult suspect Luis Oros, a 22-year-old resident of Long Beach who was booked on one count of attempted murder on June 3, 2021.
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Arrest Made After Fatal Stabbing in West Long Beach
Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Williams Street in West Side Long Beach regarding a stabbing between roommates, resulting in a male adult’s death.
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Long Beach Providing Migrant Children with Temporary Emergency Shelter
To ensure the safety and well-being of each child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, has requested assistance from local governments throughout the United States to provide temporary facilities for these children, while the federal government quickly reconnects them with family members or sponsors in the United States. Long Beach specifically has been requested to assist with this humanitarian mission to safely house children who are unattended by their parents.
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City Encourages Residents to Celebrate Safely During Upcoming Holidays
The City of Long Beach wants everyone to enjoy the holidays. The Holiday Season is a time for parties and
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