Mayor appoints three new members to fill vacancies on Citizen Police Complaint Commission
The CPCC, which formed in 1990 to investigate police misconduct complaints, has been criticized over the years for lacking authority.
Following claims of landlord harassment, council set to discuss protections for tenants
The proposal outlines 30 provisions that would protect tenants from illegal evictions, discrimination based on race among other protections.
Long Beach to begin planning for ‘basic income’ pilot program
The city will begin work to determine how many residents will participate and how much income each person would receive.
Resident group alleges council candidate committed voter registration fraud
Cindy Allen is pitted against Robert Fox in a Nov. 3 runoff for the open 2nd Council District, which includes the Queen Mary and parts of the city’s downtown waterfront.
City Council approves ‘Framework for Reconciliation’ plan to address racial inequity
Several community members who spoke said the plan doesn’t go far enough to defund the police department.
After demands by advocates, public meetings will again be translated for non-English speakers
Community organizers in recent weeks called councilmembers and the mayor’s office, demanding that translation services be provided. The city offered the service for the first time during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
In dire straits, restaurants plead for break on fees, a move that could cost Long Beach millions
Already battered by the coronavirus pandemic, Long Beach restaurants are asking the City Council to extend a break on licensing and inspection fees to help keep them afloat.
New city report outlines more than 100 potential action plans for racial equity and ‘reconciliation’
The report comes in response to calls for racial equality and police reform.
City Council to discuss Long Beach oil-tax ballot, housing protections at special meeting
Revenue collected through the tax would be used to fund racial equity initiatives.
City considers possible oil tax ballot measure to fund racial equality efforts
The City Council would have to approve the initial direction by Tuesday with a final submission no later than Aug. 4.