belmont shore
Panama Joe's will not pursue outdoor dining parklet, councilmember says
Long Beach City Council member Kristina Duggan said Friday that the popular Belmont Shore bar and restaurant has pulled its application for a dining parklet.
belmont shore
Long Beach City Council member Kristina Duggan said Friday that the popular Belmont Shore bar and restaurant has pulled its application for a dining parklet.
Critically Speaking
Street vendors are running into barriers while trying to comply with Long Beach's new law.
sports
The sports retailer is taking over the massive space vacated when Sears shuttered its Long Beach location in early 2021.
On the Ballot
Long Beach officials say it takes an average of seven months to fill city positions and that about one in five city jobs sits vacant.
Planning Commission
The 96-unit building will consist of studio apartments, including 12 units that will be rented out to very-low-income households if the project is approved.
Critically Speaking
Long Beach could look to crack down on problematic, vacant properties.
Crime + Public Safety
California Heights, Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos and most of North Long Beach are the affected areas, according to a notice issued by Long Beach Utilities Wednesday night.
On the Ballot
Long Beach City College officials say the funds would make much needed improvements to its aging campuses and, if approved, the bonds could increase property taxes through 2059.
Utility Shutoffs
City utility employees were working to restore water service Wednesday afternoon.
Planning Commission
One of the changes would end parking minimums from changing for businesses that are taking over Long Beach storefronts in buildings over 10 years old.
Critically Speaking
But the end of a federal subsidy could make things worse in Long Beach.
There are ten scheduled clinics where residents can get free flu shots this month including one spooky event where costumes are encouraged.
Measure LB is one of a few ballot measures Long Beach voters will decide in November and city officials say its passage could generate $15 million annually.
jellyfishbot
The Jellyfishbot is a remote-controlled device that city workers will use to remove debris from city waterways. It just needs a name and some flair.
Critically Speaking
Local news is hurting and now journalists at 11 Southern California newspapers could walk off the job.
cannabis
The city's existing cannabis laws require an owner to have an active retail dispensary license in order to deliver products across Long Beach.