Long Beach

About 100 people attended a meeting in Long Beach to discuss public safety and crime in the city. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A man is dead after exchanging gunfire with police in Long Beach. Darsha Phillips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A portion of Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach has been shut down for several blocks due to a shooting investigation. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A shooting that shut down Atlantic Avenue in north Long Beach is under investigation. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

One person is dead and an officer was shot Tuesday evening in north Long Beach following a standoff with an armed man, according to police and Mayor Rex Richardson.

Business owner in Long Beach said they are struggling after repeated attacks over the last few years. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

Business owners in Long Beach were expected to gather Tuesday night to discuss crime prevention and how the passage of Proposition 36 would impact their livelihoods. 

Peek inside the elegant hotel, which first opened in 1926.

Commuters in Long Beach who rely on public transportation to get around the city are raising safety concerns following the expected contract termination between Long Beach police and Metro.

Metro riders expressed their concern in public transportation safety following Long Beach police’s contract termination with Metro. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2024.

Long Beach police says by ending the contract 9 officers, 2 sergeants and 1 lieutenant will be added back to the patrol bureau but could leave a void in public transportation safety. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2024.

Starting on Dec. 30, Long Beach officers will no longer patrol Metro trains and stations as the department is ending its contract with Metro. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. 

The Long Beach Police Department is ending its contract with Metro to stop providing officers to patrol the trains and stations.

Long Beach’s downtown has been thriving unlike other downtowns across the state, and that’s caught the eye of the state government.

A pursuit ended with the arrest of three suspects after the vehicle was disabled by spike strips used by police. As seen on the NBC4 News at 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2024.

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that injured seven passengers, four of which were transported to a hospital. As seen on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2024.

The 30 foot boat was burning about 100 feet offshore on Queensway between the Queen Mary and Hotel Maya.

The Long Beach City Council is considering allowing the use of cannabis at public events.

The city of Long Beach could become the first in Southern California to let visitors smoke marijuana at public events. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

Pups prepare to get dressy at Corgi Beach Day, Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, and Bark in the Park: Howl-O-Ween.