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Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· 27d

Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects who robbed an off-duty police officer in Bixby Knolls Sunday afternoon. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-are-s...

Police are searching for 3 suspects who robbed off-duty cop in Bixby Knolls.
The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when the suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· 27d

Police arrested a person following a domestic violence incident in the Bixby Park neighborhood that led to a SWAT standoff Wednesday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/suspect-arre...

Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff in Bixby Park neighborhood, police say.
The suspect and victim in a domestic violence incident had barricaded themselves in a house Wednesday night, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· 28d

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision in the Wilmore area that left two people injured on June 21. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-searc...

Police search for hit-and-run suspect in crash that left 2 injured.
The driver of a metallic blue Dodge Charger did not stop after sideswiping a Honda Prologue on June 21, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· 28d

Police are investigating a shooting in North Long Beach that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/woman-shot-i...

Woman shot in North Long Beach, police say.
The woman was in the 6700 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 3:21 a.m. when she was shot, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· 29d

Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by three vehicles in the Downtown area Monday night. None of the drivers stopped. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/pedestrian-k...

Pedestrian killed in Downtown hit-and-run, police say.
The man was crossing Ocean Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by three vehicles, none of which stopped, Monday night, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 14

For nearly 20 years, Brian Addison has been the dominant voice in the city's culinary ecosystem. But a public row with a business owner reopened questions about his ethics and responsibilities. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/all-my-frien...

‘All my friends hate Brian Addison’: The most influential man in Long Beach food is not without his critics.
For nearly two decades, Brian Addison has been the dominant voice in the city's culinary ecosystem. A public row with one business owner reopened questions about his ethics and the responsibility that comes with influence.
By Brandon Richardson.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 13

Police are investigating a shooting in the St. Mary's neighborhood Saturday that left one man dead. Another man was shot and wounded but police are unsure if the cases are related. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-shot-to-...

Man shot to death in St. Mary's neighborhood Saturday, police say.
Another man was shot and wounded the same day. Police are unsure if the cases are related, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 13

An off-duty police officer fired multiple shots at two suspects who robbed him in Bixby Knolls Sunday afternoon, police said. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/off-duty-cop...

Off-duty cop shoots at robbery suspects in Bixby Knolls, police say.
The officer was near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue when two suspects robbed him around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 11

Whether you’re traveling by car, RV or plane, it’s vital to make the journey as pleasant for your pet as it is for you, @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social says in this week’s Scratch This. Read more on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/traveling-wi...

Traveling with your best buddy.
Whether by car, RV or plane, make the journey as pleasant for your pet as it is for you.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 9

State officials approved a sweeping settlement with one of Long Beach’s most exclusive bayside communities Thursday, ending more than four decades of public access obstruction. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/win-win-coas...

‘Win-Win’: Coastal Commission unanimously approves Bay Harbour settlement.
The agreement will end 43 years of public access violations with the homeowners association funding numerous improvements.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 9

In a special column this week, @jackieraetv.bsky.social says Black workers in Long Beach know that even though the city will declare racism a public health crisis, the city will allow racism to flourish in its own workforce. Read more on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/column-long-...

Column: Long Beach says racism is a public health crisis. Black Workers are still waiting for the cure.
A city commission recently voted unanimously to support the Coalition Against Anti‑Blackness in its fight for improved conditions for Black workers employed by the city of Long Beach.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 7

Police arrested a 27-year-old Long Beach man after he brandished what turned out to be a replica firearm in North Long Beach Sunday afternoon. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-arrested...

Man arrested after SWAT standoff in North Long Beach.
Another man accidentally shot himself in the Sunrise neighborhood in a separate incident, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 7

Police are investigating the death of a man who was riding a bike in West Long Beach when he was hit by an unknown vehicle that then fled the scene early Monday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/bicyclist-ki...

Bicyclist killed in West Long Beach hit-and-run, police say.
The man was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near Santa Fe Avenue around 2:38 a.m. Monday.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 6

For more than four decades, public access to one of Long Beach’s most luxurious bayside communities has been obstructed, which is a violation of state law. That could finally end this month, state officials said. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/after-43-yea...

After 43 years of violations, gated community on cusp of providing full public access, Coastal Commission says.
If approved, the settlement with the Bay Harbour HOA would require many new public amenities but eliminate millions in penalties.
By Anthony Pignataro.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 4

On Saturday, the Long Beach Police Department will crack down on public consumption of alcohol and other prohibited activities at Horny Corner during 4th of July festivities. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/fun-police-l...

‘Fun police’: LBPD cracking down on drinking, noise at Horny Corner on 4th of July.
Police, along with private security, will conduct bag and cooler checks for prohibited items, including booze and fireworks.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 3

The 29th annual Wiener Nationals runs at Los Alamitos on Sat., July 11. The mix of cuteness and wackiness has so far raised close to $300,000 for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/from-trash-b...

From trash bin to (hopefully) track win!
The adorable little contenders in the Wiener Nationals have diverse origin stories.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jul 1

Police arrested a teen boy they said tried to stab a woman in a parked vehicle in North Long Beach late Tuesday night, which prompted a SWAT response. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/teen-arreste...

Teen arrested after 3-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach.
The 17-year-old, who allegedly attempted to stab a woman, surrendered peacefully, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 29

A total of 430 guns, including dozens of pistols, rifles and shotguns, were turned over to the Long Beach police Saturday during a buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, authorities said Sunday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/record-430-g...

'Record' 430 guns collected at buy-back event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, county says.
The event allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms for a gift cards, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn's office.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 29

Police are investigating a stabbing in Central Long Beach that led to a man getting stabbed early Saturday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/central-long...

Central Long Beach argument leads to stabbing, police say.
The two men were arguing in the 1700 block of N. Stanton Place around 6:39 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 28

Police are investigating a stabbing in the Sunrise neighborhood that left a man hospitalized early Saturday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-stabbed-...

Man stabbed during argument in Sunrise neighborhood, police say.
The victim was stabbed by another man in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 27

A Long Beach resident has contracted West Nile virus, the first such human case in the state this year, city health officials said Friday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-h...

Long Beach health officials confirm state's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
The person was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is currently recovering at home, according to the city.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 26

A recent local tragedy makes it imperative that pet owners understand that doses of a topical medication intended for dogs are dangerous and often fatal if used on a cat. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/flea-medicat...

Flea medication caution and common sense.
It's extremely important that pet owners understand that using dog medication on a cat can be deadly.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 24

Police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a woman in Belmont Shore last month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-ask-f...

Police ask for help identifying possible hit-and-run driver.
Police believe the driver of a 2000-2007 dark-colored GMC Yukon hit a woman crossing the road around 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 23

With the cleanup of thousands of gallons of oil from a spill that reached Long Beach last month ongoing, three companies have been cited for violations related to the incident. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/as-east-la-o...

As East LA oil spill cleanup continues, 3 companies cited for violations related to incident.
The May 22 spill dumped nearly 25,000 gallons — more than ten times more than initial estimates — of crude oil onto LA streets and into the LA River.
By Brandon Richardson.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 22

Police say they arrested one person and cited three others during a DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach Thursday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/1-arrested-a...

1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say.
Three other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license at the June 18 checkpoint, according to authorities.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 21

Foster the 4th, which encourages Long Beach residents to foster dogs for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of forever, celebrated its 2026 kickoff on June 18 at the shelter. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/fostering-a-...

Fostering a dog for the 4th of July saves 2 lives.
LBACS Foster the 4th makes room in a kennel for a lost dog and room in your heart for one who needs a break.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 20

Long Beach police will host a buy-back event next weekend to allow people to hand over firearms anonymously in exchange for gift cards. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/lbpd-to-host...

LBPD to host gun buy-back event Saturday, June 27.
People handing over weapons, operational or not, will receive gift cards valued between $50 and $300, authorities said.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 18

Port CEO Noel Hacegaba said the MOU that the U.S. and Iran signed to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and “restore the stability that keeps cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach.” Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/port-of-long...

Port of Long Beach officials respond to Strait of Hormuz reopening.
The waterway is expected to remain open for at least 60 days as part of a temporary agreement that experts say heavily favors Iran.
By Brandon Richardson.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 18

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the two men believed to have stolen Harley the parrot from her outdoor cage on the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue around 2:49 a.m. on June 5. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-ask-f...

Police ask for help identifying 2 suspects after theft of beloved family parrot.
Police believe two men stole the exotic bird from a house in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue around on June 5.

Long Beach Watchdog@lbwatchdog· Jun 17

The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver License checkpoint in its East Division area on Thursday, June. 18. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/lbpd-to-hold...