Council likely to cap delivery fees charged to restaurants by third-party apps
Capping delivery fees charged to restaurants at 15% is part of the city’s restaurant retention plan which its developed to help businesses survive the COVID-19 shutdown.
Long Beach Convention Center to be used as vaccine distribution site starting next week
In his annual State of the City address, Mayor Robert Garcia also announced new economic programs benefiting Long Beach City College students and grocery workers.
After openly defying health orders, restaurant owner invites others to join in violating COVID-19 rules
Dana Tanner has been operating outdoor dining for weeks, stating that she’s doing so to keep her business afloat and allow her employees to pay their bills.
Where to watch Long Beach’s annual State of the City address Tuesday night
The 2021 State of the City will be delivered virtually by Mayor Robert Garcia where he’s expected to provide updates on COVID-19 vaccines and new guaranteed income programs.
City set to offer amnesty program letting landlords bring illegal housing units up to code
The program would allow currently illegal housing units to remain in use after property owners prove they are safe.
Long Beach moving forward with sweeping climate plan that’s been years in the making
The City Council formally confirmed the city’s Climate Action Adaptation Plan and it will now go into the environmental review phase before a potential adoption in the fall.
Long Beach restaurant owner says she’ll host New Year’s Eve dinner despite warning from city
The owner disputes whether the New Year’s Eve event is a party but says it will go on as planned.
Unresponsive woman found floating in Alamitos Bay dies at hospital, police say
An unidentified woman was found floating in Alamitos Bay Thursday morning before being transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Trash fire spreads to shop along Anaheim Street Wednesday evening
The fire was put out within 20 minutes of crews arriving, but the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
LA County sets record for daily COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row
The county recorded 148 new deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday it had recorded 145, which was the daily record.