Long Beach Daily Brief: Downtown shooting probe, traffic-safety spotlight, police blotter, weekend picks

Top local headlines

1) Downtown shooting investigation near Pine and Broadway

Police were called to the Downtown corridor Sunday afternoon after reports of multiple people shot near Pine Avenue and Broadway Avenue. Investigators said several victims were taken to a hospital and detectives continued canvassing the area for witnesses and video.

Early information released to the public focused on locating a possible vehicle connected to the incident and determining what led up to the gunfire.

2) Traffic-safety spotlight after a deadly year on Long Beach streets

A report this week highlighted a grim milestone: 2025 was described as the city’s deadliest year in at least a decade for fatal crashes. The story also pointed to a city memo that raised concerns about how traffic-safety requests are reviewed and how quickly fixes move from neighborhood complaints to action.

For residents, the takeaway is simple: more attention is landing on speeding, dangerous intersections, and whether ‘quick build’ safety upgrades are happening fast enough.

3) Latest police blotter: shots call on Queens Way among overnight incidents

The Long Beach Police Department’s March 3 blotter included a shots call on the 600 block of Queens Way in the early morning hours. Police said the motive and circumstances were still under investigation.

The blotter is a quick snapshot of major calls from the prior night and is often the first place the public sees confirmed location and time details while cases develop.

Worth planning: this weekend’s local picks

A new weekend roundup is out with options ranging from local music events to a night at the Aquarium. If you’re staying close to home, it’s a solid list for low-lift plans that still feel like a change of scene.

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