Authorities ID pedestrian killed by driver on Long Beach freeway
LONG BEACH – A pedestrian who was killed after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash on the Artesia (91) Freeway in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Wednesday. Maria Sanchez, 46, was identified as the victim in the crash, according to the Los Angeles County Medical...
Long Beach Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on May 16
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 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the South Division area. The checkpoint aims to enhance public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the roads.
Man injured in South LA shooting
LOS ANGELES – A 25- to 30-year-old man is in the hospital Wednesday after he was shot by an unknown assailant in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 1:45 a.m. to the intersection of 81st and Figueroa streets regarding a shots fired call. When they...
Juan Gabriel Gonzalez and Dereck Nathan Lopez Charged for Allegedly Robbing Casino Winners
U.S. Attorney’s Office Press Release Re: Juan Gabriel Gonzalez and Dereck Nathan Lopez Charged with over a Dozen Highway Robberies Following Gamblers Targeted for Their Casino Winnings. Two South Gate Men Charged with over a Dozen Highway Robberies Following Gamblers Targeted for Their Casino Winnings. Friday, May 9,...
NYC Chop Cheese brings New York specialty sandwiches to Fourth Street
“This is something that was missing" in Long Beach, owner Maud Algutaini said about the New York-style chopped cheese sandwich. The post NYC Chop Cheese brings New York specialty sandwiches to Fourth Street appeared first on Long Beach Post .
LA County DA Hochman announces new action against retail theft
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced new coalitions with local law enforcement agencies that will aim to combat retail theft.
L.A. County rolls out 51 vending machines with free Narcan, COVID tests, condoms and...
To help improve access to lifesaving health resources in underserved communities, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a network of vending machines stocked with overdose prevention and health products. A total of 51 “community health stations” have been installed across the county,...
California faces $12 billion shortfall. Newsom points to tariffs, health care
The projection marks a significant decline for the state since January, when economic analysts projected a “roughly balanced” budget after years of deficits.
Death of man who jumped from shoreline pedestrian bridge is ruled an accident
The man plummeted to his death along a crowded portion of the Long Beach harbor. A newly released medical examiner’s report says he was trying to leap into the water. The post Death of man who jumped from shoreline pedestrian bridge is ruled an accident appeared first on Long Beach Post .
California Renters Face Soaring Costs: Six-Figure Salaries Needed to Afford Rent in CA’s Big...
Renters across California are feeling the squeeze as housing costs continue to outpace income growth, according to a new Zillow analysis released May 12. In several of the state’s largest metro areas—including San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Sacramento—residents now need six-figure...