Long Beach to announce 2nd winter homeless shelter, Public Works director says
Opening a second winter shelter site in Long Beach is something “that has never happened before,” Public Works Director Eric Lopez said.
Metro looking to expand homeless services, create service hubs along its train routes
The board voted unanimously Thursday to look at solutions that could include assigning outreach workers to all 13 “end-of-the-line” stations that include cities like Azusa, Norwalk, Redondo Beach and Long Beach.
How does Long Beach use data from the homeless count—and why does it matter?
Information gathered in the annual tally helps the city apply for grants and other funding to address the homeless crisis, and it helps guide decisions on programs and spending.
Hundreds of volunteers canvass city to count homeless on streets, in shelters
More than 300 city staff and volunteers visited “hot spots” to collect information from unhoused people that will help guide decisions on spending and programs.
Threat directed at Wilson High School students doesn’t appear to be credible, school officials say
Officials said additional security measures would be taken on Thursday as a precaution.
Food Finders and Juice Plus+ to host community marketplace event Jan. 28
The event in Admiral Kidd Park will include a live cooking demonstration with chef and “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons, a tasting stand where guests can try pairing fruits and vegetables with a variety of dips and a “let’s get scrappy” station that will show attendees how to utilize food scraps to regrow produce.
Old North Long Beach library could be replaced by 8 new affordable homes
The old North Long Beach neighborhood library could be demolished and replaced with eight for-sale affordable homes if the city reaches an agreement with Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles.
3rd & Pacific development is progressing toward 2025 completion, developers say
The eight-story, 271-unit 3rd & Pacific project is slated for completion by late 2025.
City Council approves plans for new Fire Station 9 in North Long Beach
The city intends to build a new station at 4101 Long Beach Blvd., which is just a few blocks north of the original Station 9 that was abandoned in June 2019 because of mold issues.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes offshore near Malibu
There were no initial reports of injuries or damage. The National Weather Service reports there are no tsunamis expected.