Singer John Legend has partnered with Project Street Vet to launch a new food pantry in Long Beach, California, aimed at providing free pet food to homeless individuals with furry companions. The initiative recognizes the importance of pets in the lives of homeless people and aims to provide support for both humans and their animals.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have released an updated venue plan, revealing that golf will be held at the famed Riviera Country Club, while sailing and water polo will take place in Long Beach. Other venues include the USTA Training Center in Carson for tennis, Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson for rugby sevens, field hockey, and cycling track, and the Los Angeles Convention Center for fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo, wrestling, badminton, and weightlifting. Long Beach will also host canoe sprint, handball, marathon swimming, rowing, and triathlon.
A shooting in Long Beach, Los Angeles, left seven people injured, with four in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday around 11:15 pm, and the suspect or suspects fled the scene. The motive for the shooting is unknown. The victims were transported to area hospitals, and three are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Three Long Beach boys, two of whom are teenagers, have been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly beating a homeless man with tent poles and a tripod. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 20, at around 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Pacific Avenue. The victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was treated by the Long Beach Fire Department. The boys, whose identities have not been released due to their juvenile status, also threw objects at the victim. They fled the scene but were later apprehended by police. The 14-year-old suspect was additionally booked for resisting arrest.
A Long Beach resident successfully retrieved his stolen car with the assistance of an Apple AirTag. Philip Obando discovered his vehicle missing and immediately used the tracker to locate it. He and his wife confronted the thief at a gas station, leading to the thief’s arrest. Dashcam footage revealed the suspect’s activities, including swapping license plates and bragging about the theft.
Three Southern California teens have been charged with assault after allegedly beating a homeless man with tent poles and a tripod in Long Beach. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries but declined medical attention. The teens, ages 12, 14, and 15, fled the scene but were later apprehended. The identities of the victim and suspects have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Three boys, aged 15, 14, and 12, have been arrested in Long Beach on suspicion of assaulting a man with tent poles and a tripod. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the victim was treated by paramedics but declined to be taken to the hospital. The boys fled the scene but were arrested nearby.
