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Long Beach Mayor-Elect Rex Richardson Declares Victory in Long Beach Mayoral Race
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Long Beach Mayor-Elect Rex Richardson Declares Victory in Long Beach Mayoral Race

LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Long Beach Mayor-Elect Rex Richardson declared victory in the race for Long Beach Mayor. He released the following statement upon receiving Councilmember Suzie Price’s concession…
Posted by LBLN November 15, 2022
City of Long Beach Facilities and Services Schedule for Election Day
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City of Long Beach Facilities and Services Schedule for Election Day

LONG BEACH, CA – In observance of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, the City of Long Beach facilities and services listed below will adhere to the following schedules.…
Posted by LBLN October 28, 2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe V. Wade
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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. Wade.  LONG BEACH, CA - On Friday, June 24, the…
Posted by LBLN June 24, 2022
Long Beach Primary Election Results
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Long Beach Primary Election Results

LONG BEACH, CA - Following the Primary Election on June 7, results show a tight race for various Long Beach offices which will all be decided in runoff elections this…
Posted by LBLN June 8, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Alejandro Cortez for Long Beach City Council District 7
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Alejandro Cortez for Long Beach City Council District 7

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Posted by LBLN June 1, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Nima Novin for Long Beach City Council District 3
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Nima Novin for Long Beach City Council District 3

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Posted by LBLN May 31, 2022
Voting Centers Open This Weekend for the June 7 Primary Election 
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Voting Centers Open This Weekend for the June 7 Primary Election 

American at a polling booth LONG BEACH, CA – On Saturday, May 28, the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will open all 11-day Vote Centers throughout Los Angeles County. The four-day Vote…
Posted by LBLN May 27, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Joshua Rodriguez for Long Beach Mayor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Joshua Rodriguez for Long Beach Mayor

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Posted by LBLN May 27, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie for Long Beach City Council
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie for Long Beach City Council

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Posted by LBLN May 26, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Raul Cedillo for Long Beach Mayor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Raul Cedillo for Long Beach Mayor

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Posted by LBLN May 25, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Ian Patton for Long Beach City Council District 5
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Ian Patton for Long Beach City Council District 5

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Posted by LBLN May 24, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Greg Magnuson for Long Beach City Council District 3
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Greg Magnuson for Long Beach City Council District 3

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Posted by LBLN May 23, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Mariela Salgado for Long Beach City Council
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Mariela Salgado for Long Beach City Council

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Posted by LBLN May 19, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Robert Luna for Los Angeles County Sheriff
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Robert Luna for Los Angeles County Sheriff

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Posted by LBLN May 18, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Dr. Sharifa Batts for Long Beach School Board
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Dr. Sharifa Batts for Long Beach School Board

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Posted by LBLN May 17, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Carlos Ovalle for Long Beach City Council District 7
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Carlos Ovalle for Long Beach City Council District 7

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Posted by LBLN May 16, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Merry Taheri for CA State Assembly District 69
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Merry Taheri for CA State Assembly District 69

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Posted by LBLN May 13, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Jeannine Bedard for City Council District 5
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Jeannine Bedard for City Council District 5

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Posted by LBLN May 12, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Rex Richardson for Long Beach Mayor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Rex Richardson for Long Beach Mayor

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Posted by LBLN May 11, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Diana Craighead for LBUSD School Board
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Diana Craighead for LBUSD School Board

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Posted by LBLN May 10, 2022
Long Beach Home to 17 Vote By Mail Drop Boxes, Now Available through June 7
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Long Beach Home to 17 Vote By Mail Drop Boxes, Now Available through June 7

LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach Office of the City Clerk has partnered with the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to bring the Vote By Mail Drop-Off Program, an…
Posted by LBLN May 10, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Suzie Price for Long Beach Mayor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Suzie Price for Long Beach Mayor

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Posted by LBLN May 9, 2022
Ocean Residence Community Association host Mayoral Candidate Forum
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Ocean Residence Community Association host Mayoral Candidate Forum

Photo by Jim Gordon LONG BEACH, CA - Long Beach residents gathered downtown for ‘Questions and Answers’ with candidates running for mayor in the 2022 election.  The Meet Your Next…
Posted by LBLN May 2, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Eli Vera for Los Angeles County Sheriff
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Eli Vera for Los Angeles County Sheriff

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Posted by LBLN April 22, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Franklin Sims for Long Beach Mayor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Franklin Sims for Long Beach Mayor

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Posted by LBLN April 20, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Doug Haubert for Long Beach City Prosecutor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Doug Haubert for Long Beach City Prosecutor

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Posted by LBLN April 19, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Nick Liddi for City Prosecutor
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Nick Liddi for City Prosecutor

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Posted by LBLN April 15, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Rev. William Moses Summerville for California’s 42nd Congressional District
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Rev. William Moses Summerville for California’s 42nd Congressional District

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Posted by LBLN April 14, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Britta Steinbrenner for Los Angeles County Sheriff
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN: Britta Steinbrenner for Los Angeles County Sheriff

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Posted by LBLN April 13, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN

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Posted by LBLN April 12, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN

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Posted by LBLN April 11, 2022
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN
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Meet the 2022 Election Candidates with LBLN

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Posted by LBLN April 7, 2022
Candidate Brunch in North Long Beach kicks off the 2022 local election
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Candidate Brunch in North Long Beach kicks off the 2022 local election

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Posted by LBLN April 5, 2022
Candidate Brunch in North Long Beach kicks of the local election 2022
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Candidate Brunch in North Long Beach kicks of the local election 2022

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Posted by LBLN April 2, 2022
Long Beach Race for Mayor and Other Campaigns Now Underway
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Long Beach Race for Mayor and Other Campaigns Now Underway

LONG BEACH, Ca -- The election cycle for the City of Long Beach will open on June 7 for the offices of the Mayor, City Auditor, City Attorney, City Prosecutor,…
Posted by LBLN January 13, 2022
New district lines may misrepresent voters
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New district lines may misrepresent voters

The next time the citizens of Long Beach will be able to vote in the midterm elections will be June 7, 2022. The offices up for election are Mayor, City…
Posted by LBLN October 14, 2021
Voting Begins This Weekend for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election
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Voting Begins This Weekend for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will open all 11-day vote centers throughout LA County. The list of vote centers can be found online or in the Vote…
Posted by LBLN February 21, 2020
Voting in Long Beach for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election
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Voting in Long Beach for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election

On Friday, January 24, 2020, the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk released the list of vote centers for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election. As of January 31, 2020, the list contains…
Posted by LBLN February 3, 2020
June 4 Election Day for Long Beach’s State Senate
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June 4 Election Day for Long Beach’s State Senate

Tuesday is Election Day for a seat as Long Beach state senate and today is the last to vote for Long Beach and the neighboring towns along the 710 freeway.…
Posted by LBLN June 4, 2019
Election Results: Signal Hill City Council Race Too Close To Call
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Election Results: Signal Hill City Council Race Too Close To Call

Signal Hill, CA Yesterday, residents in Signal Hill went to the polls to elect three City Council members.  With 9 candidates vying for the position, the top three candidates to…
Posted by LBLN March 8, 2017
Election Results: Measure H Passes with Two Thirds Majority
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Election Results: Measure H Passes with Two Thirds Majority

Los Angeles County With 100% of County Precincts reporting, Measure H garnered enough support to reach two thirds majority at 67%. With the passing of Measure H, LA County voters…
Posted by LBLN March 8, 2017
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Homeless Man Stabbed Near Long Beach’s $10.1 Milli Homeless Man Stabbed Near Long Beach’s $10.1 Million Beach Concession Stand A man was stabbed during an argument Tuesday morning outside the Gaucho Beach in Long Beach, according to police. At about 10:15 a.m., LBPD responded to the 700 block of East Shoreline Drive after reports of a stabbing. Officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. LBFD transported the victim to a hospital in stable condition. Police determined the stabbing happened during an argument with two homeless men, one was arrested nearby on suspicion of the attack. The stabbing occurred near the newly built Gaucho Beach the Alamitos Beach Concession Stand, a $10.1 million city project constructed in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. The project was funded through the City of Long Beach Tidelands Fund, which is restricted to improvements in coastal and tidal areas.
20-Year-Old Long Beach Man Dies After Being Shot W 20-Year-Old Long Beach Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving A 20-year-old Long Beach man died after he was shot while driving and crashed into a utility pole, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The shooting was reported at about 7:28 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the area of 12th Street and Lewis Avenue. Officers found the victim, later identified as Cori Michael Scales, suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates Scales was driving when he was shot. His vehicle then crashed into an Edison pole. Officers performed lifesaving measures until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived. Scales was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He died from his injuries on Aug. 16. The suspect or suspects fled before officers arrived. Police have not released a suspect description. Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances and motive for the shooting and believe additional witnesses may have seen events before or after the gunfire. Anyone with information is urged to contact Long Beach police.
Coast Guard Rescues Missing Long Beach Man 2.5 Mil Coast Guard Rescues Missing Long Beach Man 2.5 Miles Offshore A 53-year-old Long Beach man who went missing in the Pacific Ocean Sunday evening was found alive Monday morning after a nearly 13-hour search. The Long Beach Fire Department received 911 calls around 10 p.m. Aug. 16 reporting two missing personal watercraft riders. LBFD, the U.S. Coast Guard and Long Beach Police Department launched a search. Around 10:30 p.m., a Good Samaritan reported hearing a woman yelling for help near the Long Beach Breakwater. Lifeguards rescued her, and she was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Both personal watercraft were located around 1:45 a.m., but the man remained missing. At approximately 10:48 a.m. Monday, a Coast Guard helicopter located Paul Anthony Carbullido Jr. approximately 2.5 miles offshore from the Seal Beach Pier. A rescue swimmer pulled him from the water. Carbullido was airlifted to shore and treated for hypothermia. He was reported in stable condition. LBPD had issued a missing-person alert identifying Carbullido as at-risk, but police did not elaborate. The search lasted approximately 12 hours and 48 minutes, from the initial 10 p.m. report until his rescue at 10:48 a.m.
LBPD DUI Checkpoint Friday Night in East Long Beac LBPD DUI Checkpoint Friday Night in East Long Beach 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 locations are chosen based on data identifying areas with impaired-driving crashes. The goal is to remove impaired drivers, deter unlicensed motorists, and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. LBPD reminds the public that impairment is not limited to alcohol. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect driving ability. While marijuana is legal in California, driving under its influence is not. Police urge anyone planning to drink or use impairing substances to arrange a sober ride or use alternative transportation.
Hung Family Supports New Advanced 3T MRI at @memor Hung Family Supports New Advanced 3T MRI at @memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center MemorialCare Imaging Center at Long Beach Medical Center has added a new 3-Tesla (3T) MRI system, made possible by a donation from Hing and Doris Hung and the Hung family. MemorialCare says the hospital is now the only facility in the greater Long Beach area offering 3T MRI technology. The system provides clearer, higher-resolution images that can help doctors identify small changes in nerves, ligaments, blood vessels and other tissues that may be harder to see with traditional MRI. The technology supports specialties including neurology, stroke care, orthopedics, sports medicine, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and select pediatric imaging. Patients may also benefit from faster scan times, less noise and a wider table designed to provide more space during exams. The Hung family has previously supported MemorialCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute, including a gift that helped advance a hybrid cardiovascular operating suite. MemorialCare officials said the new MRI expands access to advanced diagnostic care and gives physicians more detailed information to help diagnose conditions and guide treatment. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new MRI was held in August at Long Beach Medical Center.
Three Women Shot in Long Beach Sunday Night Preli Three Women Shot in Long Beach Sunday Night Preliminary information indicates three people were shot Sunday night near Pacific Coast Highway and Pine Avenue. Just before 11:30 p.m. on August 9, Long Beach police and firefighters responded to reports of a shooting near the 100 block of East Pacific Coast Highway and the 1700 block of Locust Avenue. According to witness information from the scene, three victims were found at two nearby locations. A female victim was reportedly found unconscious but breathing near Pacific Coast Highway and Pine. An adult female was reportedly conscious and breathing after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to her upper body. A third female, located in the 1700 block of Locust Avenue, reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body and was conscious and breathing. Firefighters treated the victims while officers secured the area and began investigating. No suspect description was available in the initial information. DISCLAIMER: This information is preliminary and subject to change. Details were gathered from initial reports and information available at the scene and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Notified by @streaming562 video by @lb998media
Long Beach Wants to Borrow $50 Million: Is the Cit Long Beach Wants to Borrow $50 Million: Is the City Putting Public Property at Risk? The City of Long Beach is considering a plan to borrow up to $50 million from Wells Fargo to pay for city projects and equipment. The proposal works like a large credit line. The city could borrow money as needed, up to $50 million, and repay it with interest and fees. But there is an important catch: three public properties would be used to secure the financing. They include the Lincoln Parking Garage, the Broadway Parking Garage beneath the Long Beach Public Library, and the Silverado Park swimming pool facility. The properties would be leased to the Finance Authority of Long Beach and then leased back to the city. The city would make payments using money from its General Fund, which also pays for police, fire, parks, libraries and other city services. The city says the financing will provide a public benefit. However, the resolution does not explain exactly how the entire $50 million will be spent, how much interest and fees taxpayers will ultimately pay, or what happens if the city cannot make its payments. That raises questions, especially as Long Beach faces future budget challenges. Questions for City Officials • What specific projects will the $50 million fund? • How much will taxpayers pay in interest and fees? • Why does the city need to borrow the money now? • What happens to the three public properties if the city cannot make its payments? • Could borrowing this money lead to cuts in police, fire, parks or other services? • Were other financing options considered? • Will residents receive a detailed accounting of how every dollar is spent? Borrowing isn’t automatically irresponsible. Cities often borrow for major projects. But using public property as part of a $50 million financing agreement deserves careful public scrutiny. The question for taxpayers is simple: Can Long Beach afford this borrowing without making its future financial problems worse?
Vehicles Catch Fire in Parking Garage at Long Beac Vehicles Catch Fire in Parking Garage at Long Beach Apartment Building, Two Cats Rescued 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. The fire was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. at 6700 Atlantic Ave. When crews arrived, they found several vehicles burning inside the parking garage of a multi-story residential building. Firefighters took an aggressive attack on the fire, successfully stopping the flames from spreading into the apartments above. Although the fire was contained to the vehicles, heavy smoke traveled throughout parts of the building. As firefighters searched the building for possible fire extension and helped residents evacuate, they rescued two cats from a smoke-filled apartment. The pets were later safely reunited with their owner. About 35 firefighters responded to the incident. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photos by @longbeachfire
One Month in Long Beach: 2 Murders, 10 People Shot One Month in Long Beach: 2 Murders, 10 People Shot, 5 Traffic Fatalities 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 fatalities, and 3 SWAT activations. A total of 10 people were struck by gunfire, including 2 homicide victims and a 13-year-old boy. July 2026 Crime Statistics (LBPD) 2 Homicides July 11 – Myrtle Avenue (1 man killed, 1 man wounded) July 31 – Magnolia Avenue (1 man killed) 7 Criminal hit-shooting incidents 10 people struck by gunfire July 10: 2 victims July 11: 2 victims (1 later died) July 15: 1 victim July 17: 1 victim July 21: 1 juvenile July 28: 1 victim July 29: 13-year-old victim July 31: 1 homicide victim Total: 10 people shot (including the 2 homicide victims) 7 No-hit shootings 3 Negligent firearm discharges (2 resulted in injuries, 1 arrest with no injuries) 5 Stabbings/attempted stabbings July 1 attempted stabbing (led to SWAT) July 24 July 27 July 30 July 22 Los Alamitos incident involved a machete but occurred outside Long Beach and is best counted separately. 5 Traffic fatalities July 6 – Cowles St./Santa Fe Ave. (bicyclist hit-and-run) July 13 – Ocean Blvd./Golden Ave. (pedestrian hit-and-run) July 20 – Wardlow Rd./Lakewood Blvd. July 22 – Studebaker Rd./Loynes Dr. July 21 collision (news release issued July 29) – Golden Shore pedestrian fatality 3 SWAT activations within Long Beach July 1 July 5 July 21 1 Outside-agency officer-involved shooting (Los Alamitos pursuit involving LBPD assistance) The numbers show another month of persistent violent crime and deadly crashes across Long Beach, keeping homicide, shootings, stabbings, and traffic safety major concerns for residents. #vibecity
Another Deadly Shooting Raises Concerns About Viol Another Deadly Shooting Raises Concerns About Violence in Long Beach 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. The new proposed city budget for 2027 is also a major concern for the city. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded at about 12:59 a.m. on July 31 to the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue after reports of a shooting. They found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began lifesaving efforts. Long Beach Fire Department personnel later pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Police said the suspect or suspects fled before officers arrived. Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting, and the motive remains unknown. The homicide comes during another violent week in Long Beach. On Wednesday, a 13-year-old was shot, and on Thursday, another stabbing was reported. Those incidents have added to growing concerns from residents, who say the city continues to see too many shootings, stabbings, and murders. Many residents are questioning whether city leaders are doing enough to address violent crime, saying they want stronger action to improve public safety and prevent more tragedies.
Long Beach’s Nearly $4 Billion Budget Raises Quest Long Beach’s Nearly $4 Billion Budget Raises Questions Over Spending and Public Safety Long Beach leaders have released a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget approaching $4 billion, but the spending plan is already raising questions from residents about priorities and the city’s financial future. City officials say Long Beach is facing major challenges, including slower tax revenue growth, rising employee costs, inflation, and uncertainty over future funding. Officials have warned the city could face a $60 million to $80 million budget gap in coming years if expenses continue to grow faster than revenue. To address the financial pressure, the city is considering possible reductions, including delaying projects, cutting department spending, and leaving some positions vacant. Public safety has become a major concern during the budget discussions. While Long Beach has not approved cuts to fire engines, budget planning materials included possible scenarios that could reduce fire resources, including eliminating one fire engine and one paramedic rescue ambulance if deeper cuts are needed. City officials say these are options being reviewed, not final decisions. The possibility has raised concerns among residents who worry fewer emergency resources could impact response times and public safety. Some residents are also questioning whether the city is spending money in the right areas. Critics say Long Beach should focus more on everyday issues such as fixing streets, improving public safety, addressing homelessness, and keeping neighborhoods clean before funding new programs and projects. Mayor Rex Richardson and City Manager Tom Modica say the proposed budget is focused on protecting essential services while creating a more sustainable financial future. The FY27 budget will now go through public meetings and City Council hearings before a final vote later this year, giving residents a chance to weigh in on how the city spends billions in taxpayer dollars. Link to budget on our website #longbeach
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Long 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 the city, including several recent hit-and-run deaths. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the collision occurred on July 21, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m. in the 400 block of Golden Shore. Officers responded to reports of an injury traffic collision involving a Long Beach Transit bus and a male pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from upper-body injuries. Good Samaritans provided aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died. Preliminary investigators determined the Long Beach Transit bus was making a left turn onto an access road when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the street. The bus driver immediately stopped and cooperated with investigators. Police said speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving are not believed to have been factors in the collision. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact LBPD Collision Investigation Detail Detective Dougherty at (562) 570-7358.
Long Beach police had a busy overnight responding 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 theft. The first incident occurred at approximately 10:36 p.m. Monday in the area of 3rd Street and Orange Avenue, where officers responded to a reported restraining order violation. Police contacted a male suspect who refused to exit a residence. After officers and crisis negotiators attempted to de-escalate the situation without success, SWAT personnel responded and safely took the suspect into custody. About an hour later, at approximately 11:26 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of East Del Amo Boulevard after reports of a stabbing. Officers found an adult male suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported him to a local hospital. According to the preliminary investigation, the victim became involved in a physical altercation with another adult male, which escalated when the suspect stabbed him. The suspect remains under investigation. The violence continued into Tuesday morning. At approximately 4:18 a.m., officers responded to the 4600 block of East Goldfield Avenue regarding a shooting. Police located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Investigators say the victim confronted a group of suspects who were allegedly attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle. During the confrontation, one of the suspects reportedly shot the victim before fleeing. The victim was transported to a local hospital, and investigators are continuing to search for the suspects. All three investigations remain ongoing
Long Beach Police Investigating Walnut Avenue Stab Long Beach Police Investigating Walnut Avenue Stabbing 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 Avenue at approximately 4:08 a.m. on July 24 after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel treated the victim before transporting him to a local hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim and suspect knew each other. Police identified the suspect as Martin Moya, 46, of Long Beach. He was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon (non-firearm) and for violating parole. Authorities said Moya is being held on no bail. The investigation remains ongoing.
WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO Road Rage DUI Call Ends in WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO Road Rage DUI Call Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting After Machete Standoff at Los Alamitos Medical Center A suspected DUI and road rage incident involving a Long Beach Fire Department vehicle transporting a patient escalated into a major police response Wednesday morning, ending with an officer-involved shooting involving an outside law enforcement agency. According to Long Beach police, officers responded around 10:07 a.m. after reports of a DUI driver involved in a road rage incident with an LBFD vehicle. The suspect allegedly followed the ambulance to UCI Health–Los Alamitos Medical Center, where he fled on foot, prompting officers to establish a perimeter and activate SWAT. The hospital was placed on lockdown as officers confronted the shirtless suspect, who was armed with a machete. During the incident, an outside agency officer shot the suspect. No Long Beach police officers were involved in the shooting, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will investigate. Dramatic new video shows the conclusion of the standoff and officer-involved shooting outside the medical center. The footage, via @Citizen, captures the final moments of the confrontation after the suspect allegedly followed the Long Beach Fire Department ambulance to the hospital.
One Dead, Teen Shot, SWAT Activated in Series of L One Dead, Teen Shot, SWAT Activated in Series of Long Beach Incidents 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 violent crime and fatal traffic collisions. The evening began around 4:03 p.m. when officers responded to the area of 16th Street and Gundry Avenue after receiving reports of two armed individuals inside a vehicle. Officers quickly located the vehicle and safely took one suspect into custody. A second suspect refused to surrender and barricaded himself inside the vehicle, prompting a response from the Long Beach Police Department’s SWAT team. After the standoff, SWAT officers took the second suspect into custody without further incident. Police recovered a firearm from the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Later that evening, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Lewis Avenue following reports of a shooting. Investigators say a male juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to his lower body. Family members transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The night ended with a deadly traffic collision in the area of Loynes Drive and Studebaker Road. According to the preliminary investigation, a vehicle crossed over a median before plunging into the water beneath a bridge. A female passenger was rescued from the submerged vehicle, while the male driver was pulled from the water and transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail detectives are investigating the fatal crash, and additional information is expected in a forthcoming news release. The incidents marked another active evening for Long Beach first responders as the city continues to experience violent crime and fatal traffic collisions. All three investigations remain ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department.
Emergency Funds Drain: Residents Ask if Long Beach Emergency Funds Drain: Residents Ask if Long Beach City Hall Is the Real Disaster The City of Long Beach plans to use $27 million in reserve funds, including $16.5 million from its emergency reserve, to cover a major budget shortfall before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. City officials say tax revenue has fallen while costs continue to rise. Lower utility tax collections, weaker sales and property tax revenue, reduced federal health funding, and higher labor costs have left the city about $27 million short despite months of budget cuts. Officials also point to the cost of hiring more police officers and firefighters to fill long-vacant positions, along with an $11 million gap in the Health Department after federal funding was reduced. City Manager Tom Modica said the city will present a proposed 2027 budget on July 30 that will include “very difficult changes,” warning that service reductions are expected while the city works to rebuild its emergency reserves. The budget concerns come as many Long Beach residents say they don’t feel safe walking the city’s streets after multiple recent shootings and stabbings. Some residents have criticized City Manager Tom Modica, Mayor Rex Richardson, and the City Council, arguing they believe the city’s ongoing financial problems and public safety concerns amount to a local crisis worthy of emergency-level attention. City leaders, however, say the emergency reserve is being used because of the city’s financial challenges, not because Long Beach is facing a declared natural disaster. The Long Beach City Council will review the proposed budget in August before adopting a final spending plan in September.
One Injured in Long Beach Shooting; Separate Firea One Injured in Long Beach Shooting; Separate Firearm Incident Under Investigation 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 block of Baltic Avenue after reports of gunfire. They located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel treated the victim at the scene, but he declined transportation to a hospital. According to the preliminary investigation, two male suspects fired multiple shots toward the victim before fleeing the area. No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine the motive and identify the suspects. Earlier in the evening, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of California Avenue for another reported shots call. Police contacted an adult male suspect in what is being investigated as a negligent discharge of a firearm. The suspect was treated by Long Beach Fire Department personnel and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before being booked. Authorities have not released additional details, and the investigation remains ongoing.
LBPD Releases Suspect Vehicle Details in Off-Duty LBPD Releases Suspect Vehicle Details in Off-Duty Officer Armed Robbery Long Beach police have released new details and are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects involved in the armed robbery of an off-duty LBPD officer that led to an officer-involved shooting on July 12 near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue. Suspect Descriptions: * Suspect #1: Male, Black, late teens or early 20’s * Suspect #2: Male, Black, late teens or early 20’s * Suspect #3: Unknown Vehicle Description: * Black 2006-2011 Mercedes ML 350 * Temporary registration sticker in front window (passenger side) * 5 spoke wheels (appear factory) * Tinted windows (right front passenger, right rear passenger and rear window broken out/damaged) * Identified as having a temporary California license plate at the time of the incident * Prior damage to right passenger doors * Missing chrome molding on right rear door * Missing the center cap on right front tire * Black roof rails * Sunroof According to investigators, the off-duty officer was approached by two armed suspects around 1:30 p.m. and robbed at gunpoint. The officer fired shots at the suspects, who fled the area. Detectives now believe three suspects were involved. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects and suspect vehicle. The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees the vehicle should call 911 immediately. Anyone with information is asked to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Hutchinson or Valenzuela at (562) 570-7244
Another Shooting Reported in Long Beach as Violenc Another Shooting Reported in Long Beach as Violence Continues A woman was hospitalized early Wednesday morning after being struck by gunfire in North Long Beach, marking yet another violent incident as the city continues to grapple with recent shootings and stabbings. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded at approximately 3:21 a.m. on July 15, 2026, to the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a hit-shooting. Preliminary investigators determined an unknown suspect fired multiple shots in the direction of an adult female victim, striking her. Long Beach Fire Department personnel transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect information has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. The latest shooting comes amid a string of recent violent crimes across Long Beach, including multiple shootings, stabbings, and last weekend’s officer-involved shooting in Bixby Knolls, where an off-duty Long Beach police officer was reportedly approached by armed robbery suspects, robbed at gunpoint, and fired his weapon during the confrontation. Despite the recent increase in violent incidents, critics argue that city officials continue to focus on messaging that crime is declining while residents continue to witness shootings, stabbings, and other violent crimes occurring across the city. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
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