Long Beach Temporarily Closes Coastal Swimming Areas Due to Sewage
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach health officials have temporarily closed all open coastal swimming areas due to a sewage spill
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Public Safety
City Reduces Speed Limits on 92 Miles of Long Beach Streets
The City of Long Beach recently launched a phased implementation of reducing speed limits on 92 miles of city streets
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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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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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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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City Announces Updated Masking Requirements will begin Today
LONG BEACH, CA – On Sept. 20, 2022, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the updated Guidance for the
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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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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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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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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 Health Department announces Alignment with Los Angeles County’s Latest Mask Mandate
LONG BEACH, CA – On April 21, the County of Los Angeles released a new Health Order that continues to
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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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City of Long Beach to ease Mask Requirements on Feb. 26
City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department has announced a new health order, which goes into effect on
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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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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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City of Long Beach Issues Updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders, Health Order
LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has issued updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders and an updated Health Order, all
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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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Belmont Heights Community Association hosts food drive for the holidays
Belmont Heights Community Association is an organization that collects and donates canned and dried foods, school supplies, along with new personal hygiene items at the end of each month.
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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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LBUSD to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations
As the Delta variant surges throughout the world and local community, the Long Beach Unified School District has announced that they will be requiring proof of vaccination or weekly negative COVID-19 tests for all of their employees.
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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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Two Shot, One Killed in Central Long Beach
Shots were heard near the intersection of 20th Street and Wesley Drive on the night of June 13, 2021. Two male adults were wounded, one fatally.
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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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California Launches New $116.5 Million Vaccination Incentive Program
The State of California has launched a $116.5 million incentive program for vaccinated residents. The vaccine incentive program is the
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City Officials Create $207 Million Proposal To Boost Local Economy in Long Beach Recovery Act
City Officials Create $207 million Proposal to help rebuild and promote the local economy
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City of Long Beach Orders Citywide Curfew Beginning at 4 p.m. Today
Today, the City of Long Beach ordered a curfew effective at 1 p.m. in business districts and citywide at 4 p.m. today,
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City Encourages Residents to Celebrate Safely Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The City of Long Beach wants everyone to enjoy the holidays. The Holiday Season is a time for parties and
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Credible Threat Made at CSULB
California State University Long Beach received a threat on Monday afternoon. A second suspect was arrested Tuesday after sending a
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Long Beach Mayor Suggests Older Motels for Housing Homeless
One of Mayor, Robert Garcia’s top priorities is to reduce homelessness and ensure all Long Beach residents have a home.
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Long Beach Police Ask Public to Help Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for multiple armed robberies. The
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DUI Checkpoint Planned By Long Beach Police This Weekend
Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, November 17, between the
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Long Beach Police Searching For Critical Missing Person
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly man who suffers from medical
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Fire Inside Walmart Causes Evacuation of Shoppers
Fire Inside Walmart Causes Evacuation of Shoppers A fire breaks out inside Walmart prompting an evacuation of shoppers and employees.
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Safe School Summit Hosted By Former LB Police Commander Joe Levy
Embassy Consulting is pleased to announce the launching of their 1st Safe Schools Summit. This day-long event brings together a
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Long Beach College Football Player Identified as Victim in Deadly Shooting at Jack in the Box
A Long Beach City College football player was shot and killed after a shooting in north Long Beach. Around 12:15
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City Health Officer Advises Residents to Take Precautions with Higher Temperatures and Humidity Forecast
Long Beach Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, is advising residents to take precautions against the heat, particularly today through Friday,
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LBPD Seize Several Hundred Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Last Night
Long Beach Police Department South Division’s Directed Enforcement Team (DET) responded to an online seller who was in possession of
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LBPD Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 22nd
Long Beach, CA As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, the Long Beach Police Department and
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