This Week's Top News in Long Beach

Here is a look at some of the top stories this week in Long Beach and Belmont Shore as reported by Patch:

Watch: Can You ID This Alleged 'Bike-By' Groper?: Numerous sexual assaults on women have been committed in Long Beach by a male on a bicycle since a video of the suspect was released last year, and police Tuesday shared a second tape they hope will help catch the rolling perpetrator.

Congressional Cup Sails Into Belmont Shore: One of the most well respected events in the entire sport of sailing returns to the waters of Belmont Shore Tuesday as the Congressional Cup celebrates its 49th year of match racing. Started in 1965, the event pits skipper against skipper as they captain ten identical 37-foot Catalina sail boats in a match race.

Long Beach Pedestrian Killed on Redondo Avenue: A Long Beach pedestrian on Redondo Avenue Tuesday morning was struck at the 11th Street intersection in what police said was an unmarked crossing area.

Celebrities Gear Up for Long Beach Grand Prix Race: Celebrities gearing up for this year's Long Beach Grand Prix celebrity race had their first chance to put some pedal to the metal in downtown Long Beach Tuesday ahead of the official race in two weeks. 19 celebrities – many of whom have never raced a day in their lives – will duke it out for charity in a 10-lap race on April 20.

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Two Evening Fires Burn Long Beach Apartments: Two Tuesday night apartment fires - one in Belmont Heights, the other across from St. Anthony's Church - left one tenant trapped and then injured after she broke a second-story window and leaped out, officials said.

Ex-Marine Arrested in Long Beach Gay Bar Attack: A former Marine is expected to be returned next week from Illinois on charges stemming from an alleged attack on two men outside a gay bar in Long Beach last September, the District Attorney's Office said today. John Kelly O'Leary, 21, was arrested Monday night by police in Evergreen Park, Ill., according to Deputy District Attorney Gretchen Ford.

Hit-and-Run May Have Caused 11-Car Pileup on 405 Freeway: A hit-and-run may have caused the 11-car pileup on the northbound 405 Freeway in Seal Beach that snarled traffic this morning, authorities said. At about 6:10 a.m. the California Highway Patrol received a report of a multiple vehicle collision on the freeway just south of the 605 Freeway.