Bixby Knolls Crunch Fitness pleads guilty to violating coronavirus health orders this summer
The gym briefly refused to close during state-mandated shutdowns in July. It now faces about $10,000 in penalties as part of a plea deal.
Judge stirs controversy with secret letters to police in Long Beach murder case
The judge blasted two detectives in a ruling about a botched homicide case, but after a private visit from police, she backtracked.
2 plead not guilty in drive-by shooting death of grandfather in West Long Beach
Authorities allege Rhyan Burrell, 20, and Terrel Warren, 23, shot and killed Jose Raul Corrales on Oct. 9 as he was watering his lawn near Summit Street and Canal Avenue.
‘Dine and Dash Dater’ to serve 3 months in county jail, 3 years probation
Paul Guadalupe Gonzales was sentenced to 120 days in county jail, three years of probation and was ordered to pay restitution after taking a negotiated plea agreement, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
State court to hear appeal of man convicted in 1998 rape, murder of mother of 3
The 43-year-old woman was walking to a store at about 11 p.m. when she was attacked under an overpass to the 405 Freeway in Long Beach.
Judge reduces man’s conviction in 2002 killing near Port of Long Beach
In a 16-page ruling released Wednesday, the three-justice panel agreed with the defense’s contention that there was insufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding that Stewart Maua Teofilo killed Maurice Howard with premeditation and deliberation.
Judge dismisses felony counts against ‘Dine-and-Dash dater’
But Judge Darrell Mavis ordered Paul Guadalupe Gonzales to stand trial on a pair of misdemeanors—petty theft and defrauding an innkeeper.
8 women tell their encounters with the alleged ‘Dine-and-Dash Dater’ in court
From the witness stand, they explained how they were allegedly stuck with the bill after being asked out to expensive restaurants.
Treatment or trial: New state law worries prosecutors in Long Beach and beyond
A new state law, AB 1810, allows defendants with mental health issues to ask for diversion to treatment instead of facing trial.
Judge: Long Beach officers were justified in shooting man who brandished gun, ran after traffic stop
Martin Hurtado, 21, was killed on March 10, 2016. His family filed suit in federal court alleging the city and officers were liable for Hurtado’s death because the force used was excessive and unreasonable.