Reward for MLK statue vandals rises to $8,000; city could seek additional funds
“I think the higher the reward goes, the more chance that someone will turn in the perpetrator,” one councilwoman said.
Long Beach could make city beaches more accessible using ADA-friendly mats
Access mats are moveable installations that can be rolled out over the sand to provide a sturdier surface for wheelchairs, strollers and walkers.
City Council could approve $5,000 reward to find those responsible for vandalizing MLK statue
The reward is being requested by Councilwoman Suely Saro, who represents the area of the city that includes Martin Luther King Jr. Park where the statue was spray painted with a swastika and what appeared to be SS bolts earlier this month.
A joint for a vaccine? Weed becomes latest giveaway in fight against COVID-19
Long Beach has tried giving away aquarium tickets, cheeseburgers and gaming systems to entice more residents to get vaccinated, but now a community group is taking a new approach by offering free joints for people who may still be holding out on getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine adding new permanent parklet at Bixby Knolls location
Lola’s owners are among the first to take advantage of a city program to turn pandemic-inspired temporary parklets into permanent outdoor-dining fixtures.
With time running out, Long Beach’s rent-relief funds are trickling out to tenants, landlords
Long Beach has distributed or approved about 10% of the $51 million it received for rent relief. The deadline to apply for that money is Sunday.
Trash ‘smoothies’ could be future sources of fuel, but cities first need a plan to process organic waste
Lawmakers hope that the law can reduce organic waste disposal by 75% while also saving 20% of surplus edible food from being thrown out by 2025.
La Comisión de Redistribución de Distritos organizará la primera reunión en persona en la escuela secundaria Cabrillo
La primera reunión en persona de la Comisión Independiente de Redistribución de Distritos de Long Beach se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Secundaria Cabrillo el 14 de julio.
Redistricting Commission to host first in-person meeting at Cabrillo High
City officials had been searching for suitable options that allow a large audience to attend while also having the technical capacity that will allow the city to stream the meetings to those watching at home.
Cannabis laws tweaked to allow shared-use of manufacturing facilities but advocates say more dispensaries are needed
The change will allow businesses that infuse concentrates into products, extract cannabis oils using butter or oils or just package and label products to use the same space, similar to a commercial kitchen, but the law will require common-use space to be used at scheduled times by individual operators.