Year: 2025

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.…