The Metro Board of Directors approved a motion today to develop and implement an action plan to address homelessness within the agency’s transit system and connect people with social services and other resources.
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What will Long Beach’s new LGBTQ+ cultural district look like? The city wants your vote
A new survey offers a glimpse into what the new cultural district could look like on Broadway between Alamitos and Temple avenues.
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Looking for a city job? Long Beach to host career fair at LBCC on Nov. 2
The job fair is open to all and features employment paths from more than 10 city departments for people at all skill levels and stages in their careers.
Posted inFood
Wide Eyes Open Palms to host Sri Lankan dinner fundraiser for sustainable boutique
Tickets include a four-course Sri Lankan meal, a complimentary beverage and two hand-loomed napkins from Monkey Mind, a shop that works with Sri Lankan artisans.
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Survey says residents want more information about who’s lobbying city officials
Currently, city officials don’t have to disclose when lobbyists contact them. The ethics commission is considering new rules that could change that.
Posted inClimate Change
Newsom’s visit underscores electric car reality: China holds the keys to battery industry
China modeled some of its climate programs on policies first adopted by California. Now, California depends on the world’s most populous country for essential materials in its electric vehicle ambitions.
Posted inThe Hi-lo
10 places to celebrate Día de los Muertos in and around Long Beach
The joyous celebration is rooted in the belief that the spirits of our loved ones return to the real world.
Posted inCrime
Murder charge filed against driver accused of intentionally hitting pedestrians at Pike
Khalid Yagobbi had been free on $50,000 bail when he faced only a vehicular manslaughter charge, but he’s now been taken back into custody in lieu of $6 million bail, records show.
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Port of Long Beach aims to restore ocean habitat when it builds a massive wind turbine facility
To help offset the effects of the large facility, officials hope to build on already-studied proposals, which would include the creation of rocky reefs, oysterbeds, planting eelgrass, kelp and more.
Posted inThings To Do
Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including…craft markets, a haunted house and a Halloween pub crawl
Plus, a silent film screening, live theater and a unique Beatles music experience.