Raid on alleged illegal gambling operation in Long Beach nets eight arrests

Eight suspects were arrested on Tuesday when police raided an alleged illegal gambling establishment being run out of a commercial property in Long Beach.

Female student detained in Cal State Long Beach threat released; Different student in custody

The female student suspected of sending an email threatening acts of violence at California State University Long Beach has been released from police custody after authorities discovered someone else had used the student's email to send the threat.

Man returns home after suffering injuries in Long Beach crane collapse

A man was released from a hospital and returned home after he was injured in a crane collapse in Long Beach Monday afternoon, officials said. 

1 person injured after crane collapses in Long Beach neighborhood

A crane toppled over and struck a house in Long Beach on Monday afternoon, injuring a homeowner who was hit by debris.

Police: Cal State Long Beach student in custody following lockdown due to 'credible threat'

Everyone at California State University Long Beach was ordered to shelter in place immediately Monday afternoon due to a "credible threat," that came from a female student, police said.

Pilot killed in Connecticut B-17 plane crash identified as Long Beach resident

The pilot who died along with six other people in the crash of a World War II-vintage B-17 aircraft in Connecticut has been identifiedas a Long Beach resident.

Three charged in lottery scam, accused of stealing $1,800 from elderly woman in Long Beach

Three people were charged Monday with using a lottery scam to steal cash from a 66-year-old woman last week in Long Beach, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Arson investigation underway in Long Beach after three suspicious fires

Investigators believe there is an arsonist on the loose in Long Beach. Three fires were set Tuesday night within minutes of each other.

Officials unveil new playground at Jenni Rivera Memorial Park in Long Beach

On Monday Long Beach city leaders and family members of the late Latin singer Jenni Rivera held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new children's playground.

City of Long Beach unveils new Jenni Rivera playground
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The city of Long Beach honors the late Jenni Rivera. The Latin singing sensation was killed in a 2012 plane crash in Mexico. Matt Johnson is live in Long Beach with more.

Armed robbery suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Long Beach

An armed man wanted for a series of armed robberies in Long Beach was fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting at a 7-Eleven, authorities say.

Overturned big rig prompts closure of 605 Freeway in Long Beach

A big rig carrying a large carnival ride was struck by a vehicle and overturned this morning on the southbound 605 Freeway in Long Beach and prompted the closure of the southbound lanes of the freeway near the accident site for hours.

Man dies after boat capsizes in Long Beach

A man found inside the hull of a 21-foot boat that capsized off the coast of Long Beach has died.

Suspect accused of murdering woman at SoCal casino identified as Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s sister

One of the suspects accused of killing an 84-year-old woman at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula is said to be the sister of newly signed Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard.

Long Beach police continue to investigate heat-related K-9 death

Long Beach police continue to investigate the heat-related death of a police dog who was found alone last month inside a department-issued vehicle, but some activists aren't content to wait for the results and are calling for an independent probe.