It includes nearly $600 million in capital improvements but also significant belt-tightening and fee increases as pandemic-era federal aid dries up.
Posted inCrime
Young robbers steal beer, flee in a parent’s minivan, Seal Beach police say
Seal Beach police say a 20-year-old, an 18-year-old and three minors were arrested Tuesday after they stole beer from a liquor store and then mugged two more victims.
Posted inPolitics
Robert Garcia will be in the spin room for Kamala Harris at tonight’s debate
Garcia has long been a vocal Harris supporter. He endorsed her for president in 2020 and even co-chaired her statewide race in 2019. He was named co-chair for her national campaign last month.
Posted inNews
LA County to use another $1.67 million to provide food carts to street vendors
The county previously used $2.5 million for the program. Long Beach, which has its own rules, is also offering subsidies and free carts to qualified vendors.
Posted inThings To Do
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course is popping up in Long Beach
You can putt with “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo” characters at the 2nd & PCH shopping center through January.
Posted inFood
From Syria to the Netherlands to Long Beach; family brings mouthwatering shawarma to Downtown
The name of the restaurant, which is now open at Utopia’s former location at First and Linden, hints at their journey.
Posted inDevelopment
Prominent Downtown office building will be converted into 200 apartments
Amid low demand for office space and a high need for housing, the former Union Bank building at 400 Oceangate will be renovated into new apartment homes.
Posted inNews
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Admiral Kidd Park, police say
She was in a crosswalk when a driver turning left onto Santa Fe hit her, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Posted inNews
Should Long Beach allow cannabis use at music festivals, other permitted events? City survey asks residents’ opinion
The city is studying whether it should allow cannabis sales and use at events like conventions and concerts.
Posted inHealth
The doctor who shaped Gavin Newsom’s COVID response is stepping down
Mark Ghaly has been a steady voice in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s cabinet, shaping the administration’s COVID policies and its efforts to bring down the cost of health care.