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Here’s how you can help spay and neuter cats in Long Beach and win tickets to Le Chic Chat Soiree, the fancy feline fete and fundraiser hosted by Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/win-two-free...

Police arrested two people in connection with a stabbing Downtown that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/2-people-arr...

Security camera footage obtained by the Watchdog shows the moment an ICE agent uses his unmarked vehicle as a weapon to stop Ricardo Gonzalez. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/security-cam...

On Saturday, US citizen Ricardo Gonzalez was reportedly hit by an unmarked federal vehicle, tased twice by ICE agents and then handcuffed while face down in the gutter screaming that his arm was broken. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/ice-assaulte...

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Security camera footage obtained by the Watchdog shows the moment an ICE agent uses his unmarked vehicle as a weapon to stop Ricardo Gonzalez. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/security-cam...

"So, if you're a US citizen who is stopped by ICE, you answer a few questions and go about your day."

Police are investigating a crash near El Dorado Park Saturday night that left a dirt bike rider dead. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/motorcyclist...

Police are investigating a crash in Downtown that left a boy dead Friday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/boy-killed-i...

Helluva story here by my colleague @brandonrichardson.bsky.social about a vicious ICE assault here in Long Beach on Saturday.

On Saturday, US citizen Ricardo Gonzalez was reportedly hit by an unmarked federal vehicle, tased twice by ICE agents and then handcuffed while face down in the gutter screaming that his arm was broken. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/ice-assaulte...

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Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two men in California Heights after one of the men allegedly started a shoot-out with officers early Saturday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/2-men-dead-a...

Here’s what it was like at the 9th annual Pit Bull Appreciation Day, held at Marina Vista Park on Saturday, Oct. 10. Read @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social’s report on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/what-a-pitti...

The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library will close later this month for the remainder of 2026 for construction work, the city said this week. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/bay-shore-li...

Police arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly shooting another man to death and wounding two others in North Long Beach last year. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-arres...

Police are asking the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash last month that killed a 73-year-old woman. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-seek-...

Here's why rabies shots are mandatory and what you have to watch for during heat waves. Support local indie journalism at @lbwatchdog.com.

A rabid bat and a hideous heat wave are alerting Long Beach residents on the need to protect their furry roommates. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/two-genuine-...

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver and truck allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash in West Long Beach that killed a 68-year-old man last month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-seek-...

Police are investigating a crash in Central Long Beach that killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/pedestrian-k...

This is the 44th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2026. Last year, the department reported 56 traffic-related fatalities, making it the deadliest year on the road since at least 1990, when the city reported 51 deaths. The LBPD reported 45 traffic fatalities by this time last year.

Police are investigating a crash in Central Long Beach that killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/pedestrian-k...

The first bat in a dozen years has tested positive for rabies in Long Beach, city health officials said Friday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/1st-rabid-ba...

One reason that rabies shots are mandatory. Please be sure that your pets --cats, too--have their shots. Be safe. Support local indie journalism at @lbwatchdog.com.

The first bat in a dozen years has tested positive for rabies in Long Beach, city health officials said Friday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/1st-rabid-ba...

In the spirit of the Halloween season, here’s Long Beach’s bagful of goodies with the furballs in mind. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/a-month-of-h...

Long Beach’s new speed cameras will be operational this month, but there are questions about how the city will enforce the fines and whether the system will perpetuate racial and economic bias. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-i...

In the spirit of the Halloween season, here’s Long Beach’s bagful of goodies with the furballs in mind. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/a-month-of-h...

Police arrested a Long Beach man for allegedly shooting another man to death in North Long Beach last month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-arres...

Long Beach’s new speed cameras will be operational this month, but there are questions about how the city will enforce the fines and whether the system will perpetuate racial and economic bias. Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-i...

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Wrigley that killed a man earlier this month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-ask-f...

For those keeping track, this is the 43rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2026. There were 56 last year, which was the highest number since at least the early 1990s. The LBPD reported 45 traffic fatalities by this time last year.

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in West Long Beach that killed a woman Friday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/west-long-be...

The city has seen the first West Nile virus fatality in nearly a decade, city health officials said Thursday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-r...

Police are investigating the death of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver in West Long Beach Thursday morning. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-killed-i...

Police arrested a Long Beach man last week for building and selling firearms without a license, police said Thursday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-arrested...

Police arrested a 46-year-old Long Beach man for allegedly fatally shooting a woman experiencing homelessness earlier this month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/police-arres...

Police are investigating the death of a woman who was hit while lying down in the road Monday night. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/woman-killed...

On Thursday, Sept. 17, Long Beach Gives kicked off a week of community support for nonprofits whose work has benefited Long Beach residents of all ages and species. Read more from @lastwhomstanding.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-g...

This is the 40th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2026. There were 42 at this time last year, which ended with a four-decade high of 56.

Police arrested a 23-year-old Irvine man following a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in a wheelchair early Friday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-arrested...

Police arrested a 23-year-old Irvine man following a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in a wheelchair early Friday. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/man-arrested...

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Police are investigating a West Long Beach crash that killed a bicyclist earlier this month. Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/bicyclist-ki...

This is the 39th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2026. There were 42 reported fatalities in the city last year at this time. That year ended with a 4-decade high of 56.