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Long Beach Watchdog @lbwatchdog.bsky.social · Feb 23
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In this week’s Scratch This, @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social says all Long Beach dog parks aren’t created equal, which is why some Downtown residents are asking for a new, larger park.

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District 1 residents ask for a new dog park. Three could easily be a crowd in Downtown Long Beach's current dog parks.
February 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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A 40-year-old Los Angeles resident has been arrested for allegedly causing a hit-a-run crash last week that killed a woman, police said Wednesday.

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Man turned himself in after fatal hit-and-run in Bluff Park. Christopher Bryant, 40, left the scene Saturday after crashing into a bicyclist who later died of her injuries, according to authorities.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Long Beach officials are asking residents, community organizations and local businesses to help increase participation in City Council meetings.

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Long Beach says it wants more public participation at City Council meetings. Through March 20, residents can fill out a survey on "barriers that may prevent community members from engaging" in meetings.
February 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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This is the sixth traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2026. The LBPD reported just one traffic fatality by this time last year.
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Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle on Anaheim Street Tuesday morning.

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Motorcyclist killed in Central Long Beach crash, police say. The man was riding through the intersection of Anaheim Street and Linden Avenue Tuesday morning when he was hit, according to authorities.
February 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle on Anaheim Street Tuesday morning.

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Motorcyclist killed in Central Long Beach crash, police say. The man was riding through the intersection of Anaheim Street and Linden Avenue Tuesday morning when he was hit, according to authorities.
February 11, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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With measles outbreaks appearing across the country, Long Beach health officials are urging the public to ensure they’re vaccinated against the highly contagious virus.

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City urges residents to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles. While there are currently no reported measles cases in Long Beach, there are three recent cases in LA County and two in Orange County.
February 11, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Police are investigating a shooting in the Sunrise neighborhood that left a man hospitalized Sunday night.

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Man hospitalized after shooting in Sunrise neighborhood, police say. The man was in the 2000 block of Orange Avenue around 11:53 p.m. Sunday when he was shot, according to authorities.
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest after pointing a replica weapon at a person and prompting a SWAT response Saturday night, police said.

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Man threatens person with replica firearm, prompts SWAT response, police say. Police used a K9 to take Sokhom Yay into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Police say they’re investigating a stabbing near 2ND & PCH that left a man injured shortly after midnight.

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Man stabbed during argument near 2ND & PCH, police say. The stabbing happened in the 6400 block of East Pacific Coast Highway around 12:35 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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Police are investigating the death of a woman who was hit by a car while riding a bike on Redondo Avenue in Bluff Park late Saturday afternoon.

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Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Bluff Park, police say. A woman was riding through the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Second Street Saturday afternoon when she was hit, according to authorities.
February 9, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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A man was shot somewhere in Long Beach early Saturday morning but refused to cooperate with investigators, according to police.

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Man refuses to cooperate with investigators after being shot, police say. The man was shot around 3:40 a.m. Saturday in an unknown part of Long Beach, according to authorities.
February 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Two Long Beach residents have been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting an unhoused man last month, police said Friday.

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Police arrest 2 suspected of fatally shooting homeless man. Josh Porras, 50, and Maria Gomez Gallegos, 41, shot and killed 32-year-old Steven Vejar on Jan. 12, authorities say.
February 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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The Long Beach Public Library will kick off its annual tribute to Black creativity and expression with a special interactive art celebration this Friday, according to city officials.

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Long Beach Public Library to celebrate Black creativity and community. The city will honor 'Black joy, identity, self-care and artistic expression' this month with the annual 'For the Culture' program, which kicks off Friday, Feb. 6.
February 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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While Rep. Robert Garcia is denouncing the Trump Admin’s acts of violence against the American people, he also recently said that this violence is “not who we are.”

Actually Congressman, it’s exactly who we are.

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Column: Actually Congressman, this is exactly who we are. In denouncing the Trump Administration’s authoritarian brutality in Minneapolis, Rep. Robert Garcia whitewashes American history. By Anthony Pignataro.
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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The number of rabbit rescues is multiplying, with more organizations taking the responsibility of providing care to the little animals, matching them with appropriate humans and educating adopters.

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Bo and the bunnies. Responsible rescues multiply with the increasing popularity of rabbits as house pets.
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Thousands of Long Beach Unified School District middle and high school students walked out Friday morning in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement across the country.

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‘ICE should be in my drinks, not my city'. Thousands of LBUSD students walk out of class as part of national protest against the Trump Administration's violent anti-immigrant operations in Minneapolis.
January 30, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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Every time the Trump administration does something particularly egregious, I see well-meaning people denounce it by saying something like “this isn’t us.” When I saw Rep. Robert Garcia say it recently, I decided to write about why that’s white-washing nonsense.

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Column: Actually Congressman, this is exactly who we are
In denouncing the Trump Administration’s authoritarian brutality in Minneapolis, Rep. Robert Garcia whitewashes American history.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Police are investigating a shooting in North Long Beach that left two men hospitalized early Monday morning.

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2 men hospitalized after North Long Beach shooting, police say. The men were in the 3400 block of Artesia Boulevard around 2 a.m. Monday when they were shot, according to authorities.
February 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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While Rep. Robert Garcia is denouncing the Trump Admin’s acts of violence against the American people, he also recently said that this violence is “not who we are.”

Actually Congressman, it’s exactly who we are.

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Column: Actually Congressman, this is exactly who we are. In denouncing the Trump Administration’s authoritarian brutality in Minneapolis, Rep. Robert Garcia whitewashes American history. By Anthony Pignataro.
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Thousands of Long Beach Unified School District middle and high school students walked out Friday morning in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement across the country.

Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/ice-should-b...
‘ICE should be in my drinks, not my city'. Thousands of LBUSD students walk out of class as part of national protest against the Trump Administration's violent anti-immigrant operations in Minneapolis.
January 31, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Visit the newest bunny rescue right here in Long Beach! Please support indie journalism at @lbwatchdog.bsky.social
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The number of rabbit rescues is multiplying, with more organizations taking the responsibility of providing care to the little animals, matching them with appropriate humans and educating adopters.

Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/bo-and-the-b...
Bo and the bunnies. Responsible rescues multiply with the increasing popularity of rabbits as house pets.
January 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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The number of rabbit rescues is multiplying, with more organizations taking the responsibility of providing care to the little animals, matching them with appropriate humans and educating adopters.

Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/bo-and-the-b...
Bo and the bunnies. Responsible rescues multiply with the increasing popularity of rabbits as house pets.
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Thousands of Long Beach Unified School District middle and high school students walked out Friday morning in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement across the country.

Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/ice-should-b...
‘ICE should be in my drinks, not my city'. Thousands of LBUSD students walk out of class as part of national protest against the Trump Administration's violent anti-immigrant operations in Minneapolis.
January 30, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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A 59-year-old Northern California resident has been arrested for allegedly causing a hit-a-run crash in late 2024 that killed a 78-year-old woman, police said Thursday.

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Man arrested for 2024 fatal hit-and-run in Bixby Knolls, police say. Mario Jesus Escobar Acosta, 59, allegedly left the scene after crashing into a car driven by Nikki Rash, 78, who died of her injuries nine days later, according to authorities.
January 30, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fatal crash that killed a man exactly three years ago, police said Thursday.

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Police arrest man for manslaughter 3 years after fatal head-on crash. Ivan Olarte-Torres, 31, allegedly killed Roberto Rodriguez in a Jan. 29, 2023 Wrigley crash, according to authorities.
January 30, 2026 at 3:05 AM