Alicia Robinson

Planning Commission

Long Beach Planning Commission approves rezoning in city core; Council vote is next

The first comprehensive rezoning of Central Long Beach in decades would allow more homes to be built and ban new auto shops, motels, liquor stores and other such uses.

City Budget

Sidewalk repair, a trash barge and more parking tickets: An overview of Long Beach’s proposed 2025 budget

The city is facing a potential deficit of up to $61.5 million over the next five years.

Planning Commission

Major rezoning of Long Beach city core heads to Planning Commission

The first broad overhaul since 1989 would bar new auto shops, drive-throughs, liquor stores and more; it's intended to encourage new housing and businesses.

Port of Long Beach

Upcoming visit from ‘green methanol’ vessel highlights San Pedro ports’ pollution reduction efforts

The public will be able to tour one of Maersk’s new cargo ships, which will be at the Port of Los Angeles in late August.

Homeless housing

Case workers who complained about client deaths at Long Beach homeless housing file whistleblower claims

Public records show that at least 14 people living at the former Best Western on Long Beach Boulevard have died in last two years.

Tuberculosis

One more active tuberculosis case discovered but risk to public remains low, city health officer says

The city declared a health emergency in May after nine people were hospitalized and one died; health officials have fallen short of screening and treatment goals due to staffing problems.

Long Beach Police

Long Beach police to increase presence in city following shooting at Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Mayor Rex Richardson, other local officials condemned the shooting, which slightly injured former President Donald Trump and left two dead.

homelessness

John Legend helps Long Beach launch food pantry for pets of unhoused people

The Grammy-winning musician’s pet food and lifestyle brand, Kismet, donated 2,500 pounds of dog food and treats, and the nonprofit Project Street Vet will help the city keep the pantry stocked.

Weather

It’s hot out there; Long Beach offers tips and locations to stay cool

No A/C at home? Visit a city library or community center.

Supreme Court ruling allows enforcement of public camping bans, but Long Beach mayor says don’t expect a crackdown

Experts and advocates caution that arrests and jail time can make it harder for people to get out of homelessness

homelessness

Los Angeles County homeless count data shows minuscule drop in homelessness, but more people with shelter

Similar to Long Beach’s latest numbers, officials say they’re glad to see progress but know there’s more work to do.

Oil

A California ballot measure to quash new oil well restrictions is being withdrawn. What does that mean for Long Beach?

Proponents say they’re planning a legal challenge to state Sen. Lena Gonzalez’s bill that will prohibit new oil wells near schools, homes and other ‘sensitive’ sites and places new rules on existing wells.

Long Beach neighborhoods gear up for short-term rental fight

People on both sides of the issue agree the city needs to do more to enforce the rules it has.

It’s swimming, cookout and mosquito season. Here’s how to keep the little buggers at bay

Stay safe with these tips from the Long Beach Department of Public Health.

This Long Beach nonprofit wants to put gardens at every LBUSD elementary school. This summer, they’ll be halfway there.

Ground Education now offers nature lessons at nearly two dozen schools around the city, and they’ll soon install eight new gardens.

Recreation Park bandshell’s summer season includes Shakespeare, Sondheim and a jazz festival

Supporters of the historic venue have more than 20 performances slated for 2024, more than twice as many as last year.