COVID-19 City Update: 12.28

COVID-19 City Update: 12.28

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):   30,600 total positive results 2,881 new cases since last update (Dec. 23)Seven-day positivity rate: 14.6%128.3 seven-day case rate per 100K population358 fatalities192 Long Beach residents…
COVID-19 City Update: 12.21

COVID-19 City Update: 12.21

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  26,281 total positive results1,659 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate: 13.6117.1 seven-day case rate per 100K population319 fatalities135 Long Beach residents hospitalized with COVID-19367…
COVID-19 City Update: 12.18

COVID-19 City Update: 12.18

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  24,622 total positive results547 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 12.9%106.4 seven-day case rate per 100K population311 fatalities117 Long Beach residents hospitalized with COVID-19337…
COVID-19 City Update: 12.14

COVID-19 City Update: 12.14

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  21,075 total positive results987 new cases since last update (Dec. 10)*Seven-day positivity rate: 11.5%81.1 seven-day case rate per 100K population295 fatalities96 Long Beach residents…
COVID-19 City Update: 12.07

COVID-19 City Update: 12.07

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  18,370 total positive results820 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 8.4%41.7 seven-day case rate per 100K population282 fatalities79 Long Beach residents hospitalized with COVID-19173…
COVID-19 City Update: 12.04

COVID-19 City Update: 12.04

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  17,550 total positive results148 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 6.8%36.7 seven-day case rate per 100K population282 fatalities83 Long Beach residents hospitalized with COVID-19140…
Surge in Long Beach COVID-19 Cases

Surge in Long Beach COVID-19 Cases

Official Statement by the City of Long Beach Health Department Regarding the Surge in COVID-19 Cases As COVID-19 transmission rates continue to rise dramatically locally, regionally and across the state,…
COVID-19 City Update: 11.23

COVID-19 City Update: 11.23

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  15,226 total positive results102 new cases since yesterday*  Seven-day positivity rate: 5.9%22.7 daily new cases per 100K population270 fatalities51 people hospitalized Approximately 13,705 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 11.16

COVID-19 City Update: 11.16

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  14,330 total positive results318 new cases since Thursday  Seven-day positivity rate: 4.3%12.9 daily new cases per 100K population266 fatalities40 people hospitalized Approximately 13,187 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 11.06

COVID-19 City Update: 11.06

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  13,575 total positive results25 new cases since yesterday  Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2%7.8 daily new cases per 100K population261 fatalities42 people hospitalized Approximately 12,784 recovered (Please note…
3 people shot, wounded in Long Beach

3 people shot, wounded in Long Beach

On November 5th, 2020, at approximately 4:40 pm,  LBPD officers responded to the 700 block of Chestnut Avenue regarding a hit shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located three victims that were struck by…
COVID-19 City Update: 11.02

COVID-19 City Update: 11.02

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  13,364 total positive results134 new cases since Friday  Seven-day positivity rate: 3.4%7.8 daily new cases per 100K population259 fatalities45 people hospitalized Approximately 12,569 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.26

COVID-19 City Update: 10.26

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  13,048 total positive results94 new cases since Friday  Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3%7.2 daily new cases per 100K population255 fatalities55 people hospitalized Approximately 12,285 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.23

COVID-19 City Update: 10.23

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  12,954 total positive results84 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2%6.8 daily new cases per 100K population255 fatalities54 people hospitalized Approximately 12,203 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.19

COVID-19 City Update: 10.19

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  12,665 total positive results118 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.0%6.5 daily new cases per 100K population255 fatalities46 people hospitalized Approximately 11,957 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.12

COVID-19 City Update: 10.12

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  12,431 total positive results75 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3%7.1 daily new cases per 100K population250 fatalities44 people hospitalized Approximately 11,667 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.9

COVID-19 City Update: 10.9

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  12,356 total positive results45 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.7%7.7 daily new cases per 100K population249 fatalities43 people hospitalized Approximately 11,574 recovered (Please note…
LBPD Arrest Murder Suspect in Long Beach

LBPD Arrest Murder Suspect in Long Beach

On October 5, 2020, at approximately 2:15 p.m., detectives searching for a murder suspect attempted a traffic stop on a suspect from the August 4, 2020 murder of 40-year-old Juan…
COVID-19 City Update: 10.5

COVID-19 City Update: 10.5

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  12,129 total positive results126 new cases since ThursdaySeven-day positivity rate: 3.4%6.9 daily new cases per 100K population248 fatalities (Please note that one fatality has…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.28

COVID-19 City Update: 9.28

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,843 total positive results82 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate: 3.8%6.7 daily new cases per 100K population245 fatalities44 people hospitalized Approximately 11,053 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.25

COVID-19 City Update: 9.25

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,761 total positive results34 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 3.9%7.3 daily new cases per 100K population245 fatalities45 people hospitalized Approximately 10,950 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.21

COVID-19 City Update: 9.21

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,550 total positive results110 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate: 4.0%6.8 daily new cases per 100K population238 fatalities44 people hospitalized Approximately 10,748 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.18

COVID-19 City Update: 9.18

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,440 total positive results61 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 3.8%6.1 daily new cases per 100K population237 fatalities44 people hospitalized Approximately 10,643 recovered (Please note…
LBPD Looting Task Force ID Additional Suspects

LBPD Looting Task Force ID Additional Suspects

Update Looting Task Force Nets Additional Arrests 9/18/20:On June 1, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department formed the Looting Task Force with the sole purpose of conducting criminal investigations for…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.14

COVID-19 City Update: 9.14

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,199 total positive results65 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate: 4.1%6.7 daily new cases per 100K population234 fatalities40 people hospitalized Approximately 10,389 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.11

COVID-19 City Update: 9.11

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  11,134 total positive results46 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 4.3%7.8 daily new cases per 100K population233 fatalities47 people hospitalized Approximately 10,287 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 9.04

COVID-19 City Update: 9.04

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):  10,852 total positive results37 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 4.8%8.2 daily new cases per 100K population227 fatalities56 people hospitalized Approximately 9,897 recovered (Please note…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.31

COVID-19 City Update: 8.31

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    10,524 total positive results87 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate: 5.2%10.5 new cases per 100K population216 fatalities60 people hospitalized Approximately 9,525 recovered (Please note that,…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.28

COVID-19 City Update: 8.28

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    10,437 total positive results79 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate: 8.8%168 cases per 100K population212 fatalities69 people hospitalized Approximately 9,387 recovered (Please note that, for…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.24

COVID-19 City Update: 8.24

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    10,147 total positive results131 new cases since FridaySeven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F): 8.0%203 fatalities80 people hospitalized Approximately 9,030 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.21

COVID-19 City Update: 8.21

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    10,016 total positive results86 new cases since yesterdaySeven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F): 7.8%201 fatalities74 people hospitalized Approximately 8,895 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.17

COVID-19 City Update: 8.17

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    9,736 total positive resultsSeven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F): 9.0%190 fatalities80 people hospitalized Approximately 8,481 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.14

COVID-19 City Update: 8.14

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    9,552 total positive results189 fatalities78 people hospitalized Approximately 8,293 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Information as of…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.10

COVID-19 City Update: 8.10

An underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which reports into the State’s disease registry system (CalREDIE). While the issue…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.07

COVID-19 City Update: 8.07

Note an underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which reports into the State’s disease registry system (CalREDIE). Patient care…
COVID-19 City Update: 8.03

COVID-19 City Update: 8.03

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    8,362 total positive results178 fatalities91 people hospitalized Approximately 6,950 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.31

COVID-19 City Update: 7.31

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    8,142 total positive results177 fatalities97 people hospitalized Approximately 6,650 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.27

COVID-19 City Update: 7.27

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    7,582 total positive results163 fatalities106 people hospitalized Approximately 5,994 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.24

COVID-19 City Update: 7.24

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    7,368 total positive results161 fatalities97 people hospitalized Approximately 5,669 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.20

COVID-19 City Update: 7.20

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    6,522 total positive results159 fatalities104 people hospitalized Approximately 4,955 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.17

COVID-19 City Update: 7.17

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    6,334 total positive results158 fatalities105 people hospitalized Approximately 4,736 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.13

COVID-19 City Update: 7.13

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    5,616 total positive results149 fatalities97 people hospitalized Approximately 4,102 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.10

COVID-19 City Update: 7.10

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    5,246 total positive results145 fatalities87 people hospitalized Approximately 3,861 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 7.6

COVID-19 City Update: 7.6

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    4,472 total positive results136 fatalities 75 people hospitalized Approximately 3,399 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
Should I Wear A Mask?

Should I Wear A Mask?

Current recommendations by the US Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the World Health Organization (“WHO”) state that masks provide significant benefit in the fight against Covid-19. Leading medical experts,…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.29

COVID-19 City Update: 6.29

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    3,799 total positive results130 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 2,750 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.26

COVID-19 City Update: 6.26

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    3,643 total positive results125 fatalities 77 people hospitalized Approximately 2,614 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.22

COVID-19 City Update: 6.22

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    3,042 total positive results 120 fatalities 70 people hospitalized Approximately 2,359 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.19

COVID-19 City Update: 6.19

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    2,934 total positive results 118 fatalities 73 people hospitalized Approximately 2,225 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    2,634 total positive results 114 fatalities 76 people hospitalized Approximately 2,036 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported) Data dashboard updated…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

COVID-19 City Update: 6.12

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    2,565 total positive results 110 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 1,923 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)  Details Regarding…
COVID-19 City Update: 6.08

COVID-19 City Update: 6.08

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):    2,273 total positive results 100 fatalities 83 people hospitalized Approximately 1,662 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)Data through 11:59…
One male shot near PCH and Pacific in Long Beach

One male shot near PCH and Pacific in Long Beach

On 5/29/20 at approximately 12:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pine Avenue and Pacific coast Highway for a report of a shooting. https://youtu.be/VFDJwyb3Fmw Once on scene, officers…
COVID-19 City Update: 5.18

COVID-19 City Update: 5.18

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,305 total positive results52 fatalities 63 people hospitalized Approximately 848 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)Data snapshot is…
Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.11.20

Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.11.20

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 953 total positive results45 fatalities 50 people hospitalized Approximately 617 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported.)Data snapshot is…
COVID-19 City Update: 5.08

COVID-19 City Update: 5.08

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 898 total positive results40 fatalities 50 people hospitalized Approximately 564 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported.)Data snapshot at…
COVID-19 City Update: 5.01

COVID-19 City Update: 5.01

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 768 total positive results37 fatalities 42 people hospitalized Approximately 475 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported.)Data snapshot at…
COVID-19 City Update: 5.01

COVID-19 City Update: 5.01

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 709 total positive results36 fatalities 54 people hospitalized Approximately 424 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported.) Details Regarding…
COVID-19 City Update – 4.27

COVID-19 City Update – 4.27

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 582 total positive results31 fatalities50 people hospitalized Approximately 343 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported.) Details Regarding…
Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 4.23.20

Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 4.23.20

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 518 positive results, including 43 people who are hospitalized and approximately 297* cases where people have recovered. 155 positive cases have been confirmed at a…
The “Science” of Coronavirus

The “Science” of Coronavirus

Amid decreasing deaths and hospitalizations from Coronavirus, California’s leading politicians are considering re-opening the state’s economy. Despite repeated promises that these crucial decisions will be guided by the best available…
COVID-19 City Update – 4.15

COVID-19 City Update – 4.15

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 379 positive results, including 49 people who are hospitalized and approximately 190* cases where people have recovered. 84 positive cases have been confirmed at five long-term…
Airplane Makes Emergency Landing in Long Beach

Airplane Makes Emergency Landing in Long Beach

A single engine Avions Robin aircraft with pilot and passenger makes an emergency landing near Wardlow and Coyote Creek. https://youtu.be/bTaqrkNFse0 Video courtesy of Streaming56 No injuries to the pilot, no…
COVID-19 City Update – 4.11

COVID-19 City Update – 4.11

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 332 positive results, including 48 Long Beach residents who are hospitalized and approximately 140* cases where people have recovered.69 positive cases have been confirmed…
Ways to #quarancoffee in Long Beach

Ways to #quarancoffee in Long Beach

A daily habit of caffeine can be an expensive treat, but now following California State’s Governor, Gavin Newsom’s order to keep public outings to the bare minimum, people are being…
Long Beach COVID-19 Update: 3.26

Long Beach COVID-19 Update: 3.26

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 54 positive resultsNew total includes 4 Long Beach firefighters who are City residents, but does not include 6 other Long Beach firefighters who are…

Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.23

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 19 positive results4 people have recovered1 death. See press release for more details.Approximately 140 individuals have been or are currently being monitored Today’s Highlights: Mayor Garcia…
Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.20

Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.20

Today’s Highlights: By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 14 positive results3 people have recoveredApproximately 140 people currently being monitored  Last night Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order for all Californians to stay…
Man Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver

Man Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver

On Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 9:54 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of E. 7th Street and Ultimo Avenue regarding an…
Long Beach COVID-19 Daily Update -3.16.20

Long Beach COVID-19 Daily Update -3.16.20

https://youtu.be/lNT7JzqKE0s By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 5 positive resultsApproximately 100 persons currently being monitored ***Please note that private labs also are now testing people. Those labs are only required…
Double Shooting Overnight in North Long Beach

Double Shooting Overnight in North Long Beach

On Sunday around 3:44 am LBPD was called to the 400 block of East Mountain View St regarding a shooting. Long Beach Police officers arrived and located two victims at a residence.  One male…
City of Long Beach COVID-19 Update 3.14.20

City of Long Beach COVID-19 Update 3.14.20

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 4 positive results15 negative results11 pending resultsApproximately 70 persons currently being monitored Today’s Highlights: The City urges that people remain calm. Please follow @LongBeachCity…
City of Long Beach COVID-19 Update

City of Long Beach COVID-19 Update

By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 4 positive results4 negative results3 pending resultsApproximately 50 persons currently being monitored Today’s Highlights: In a unanimous decision, Long Beach City Council adopted a…
Health Department Prepares for COVID-19

Health Department Prepares for COVID-19

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) continues to prepare for cases of COVID-19, previously known as novel coronavirus. Since December 2019, there have been more…
Who are the DemoChicks?

Who are the DemoChicks?

Women of all ages who want to choose the non-traditional career path and have a hand in demolition, construction, and engineering can become one of the DemoChicks, thanks to founder…
Cheese it up with Pizza Day

Cheese it up with Pizza Day

Slice, slice baby! Did you know that the average American eats 23 pounds of pizza per year? With so many different kinds of pizza out there, it’s easy to see…
Man struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night

Man struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night

On Sunday February 2, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Pacific Coast Highway and Caspian Avenue involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, that…
Take a Slice out of Pie Day

Take a Slice out of Pie Day

A staple food to America is celebrating its day on Jan. 23, it’s scrumptious, it’s filling, it’s what we love to devour over thanksgiving and give to our friendly new…
Double shooting on West Side of Long Beach

Double shooting on West Side of Long Beach

On Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., LBPD officers were in the area of Santa Fe Ave and W. 19th St when they heard shots in the area. While canvassing the area, officers were…
Newly Born Whale off Long Beach Coast

Newly Born Whale off Long Beach Coast

Gray whales are currently migrating from Alaska to Mexico, to give birth. However, this little one couldn’t wait and was probably born sometime today of the Southern California coast. The…
L.B.P.D. Announces Year-End Crime Statistics

L.B.P.D. Announces Year-End Crime Statistics

Year-end citywide crime statistics show a continuing trend in the overall reduction of citywide crime, compared to last year and our five-year average. Additionally, citywide violent crime is down 8%…