Long Beach could look at creating city commission for Native American issues
A city commission could give Native American voices a formal line of communication with city leaders.
Long Beach commissioner threatened political opponents would be put on ‘list,’ city attorney says
A Long Beach Equity and Human Relations commissioner threatened her political opponents with being put on “a list” in online comments, a statement that could lead to disciplinary action, including potentially being removed from the commission, according to a letter from the city attorney’s office.
Long Beach aims to educate public on when to call 911 amid dispatcher shortage
Cities across the country are seeing a mass shortage in 911 dispatchers, leading to increased wait times for emergency and non-emergency calls.
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A fresh slate of City Council contenders, tighter rules on remodeling evictions and what you should be paying attention to next week.
Mayor Garcia announces reopening of City Hall, other facilities
Community centers across the city will also be reopening, although gymnasiums will remain closed.
City Council to start in-person meetings; public must wait a little longer to attend
Tentatively, Long Beach officials think the public will be allowed back at City Council meetings early next month.
Lincoln Park to feature recreation, public art, new renderings show
New plans for the park were unveiled Tuesday as the Long Beach City Council voted to speed up demolition of the old city hall building, which has become a liability for the city.
Police search for intruder on roof of old City Hall, find a wheelbarrow’s worth of copper pipes instead
No one was found inside, but officers returned with a wheelbarrow full of copper piping.
Old City Hall demolition expected to be complete by next year
Negative economic impacts from COVID-19 have pushed back some elements of the new civic center, particularly the development of the mid-block site.
IN PICTURES: Celebration marks grand opening of new City Hall, Civic Center complex
The complex is home to multiple new municipal facilities, including a new City Hall, administration building for the Port of Long Beach, revitalized Lincoln Park, and a new main public library, which is set to open in late September.