Plans for concessions in El Dorado Park spark public backlash
A “Save El Dorado Park” petition launched last week in response to the city’s plan to utilize three empty buildings for concessions.
Child care pilot program coming to City Council meetings in 2020
Parents would have to request services 48 hours prior to meetings in a program that is expected to last about six months.
City Council to consider putting homeless and affordable housing bond measure on ballot
The bond would tax property at approximately $25 per $100,000 of assessed value, which would equate to an annual bill of $125 for a home worth $500,000, or .34 cents per day.
Amid high demand, City Council approves new community garden on Redondo Avenue
A vacant lot, which has been empty since 2015, will be transformed into a 6,200-square-foot community garden.
Long Beach named as a top city for LGBTQ equality
Long Beach for the eighth year in a row has been named as a top city for its LGBTQ-friendly local laws and policies, according to the 2019 Municipal Equality Index from the nonprofit Human Rights Campaign.
Long Beach’s 1st District candidates speak out in live debate
Candidates were asked questions on top issues including climate change, housing affordability, a living wage, the city’s homeless crisis and whether they would support a permanent extensions to the city’s Measure A sales tax.
UPDATE: State watchdog launches formal investigation into councilwoman’s conflict of interest
The man at the center of the conflict of interest investigation into Councilwoman Jeannine Pearce also speaks out, saying he implored Pearce to check to ensure there were no conflicts associated with her consulting work for him.
Public comment will be shorter to speed city meetings along faster
Some critics, however, say the new rules will come at the expense of the public’s ability to participate in city discussions.
City Council set to approve 2020 budget on Tuesday
The city must adopt its budget by Sept. 15 for the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. Tuesday’s decision comes following several weeks of budget hearings that were open to the public.
City designates funding to restore Fire Engine 17 in East Long Beach
The fire department has estimated that restoring Engine 17 could improve response times by up to a minute and a half in its service area, and by up to 30 seconds throughout the city.