City to host free vaccine clinic at The Falcon ahead of Long Beach Pride events
The pop-up clinic will offer a variety of shots and STI testing at The Falcon on Broadway ahead of Long Beach Pride on May 19.
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City Council approves naming new Port of Long Beach education center after former Congressman Alan Lowenthal
The $19 million center will include interactive learning displays and show the history of the port, which was one of the focuses of Lowenthal's work while in office.
City Council approves 'media incubator' request, wants clear line between city funding and journalism
The request by Mayor Rex Richardson asked the city to work with other institutions to find a way to help the struggling news industry in Long Beach.
City Council approves outdoor dining parklets for Open Sesame, Aroma di Roma
There are now three approved parklets in the Belmont Shore stretch of Second Street where residents say they will negatively affect parking.
Supreme Court ruling allows 'developer fees' to be challenged but effect in Long Beach could be minimal
The ruling will let developers challenge fees charged to support things like public safety, parks and transportation projects but Long Beach already allows appeals.
La Verne beach parking lot to get new security gate, entry spikes to stop noisy, late-night activity
Residents say that nuisance activities in the public Belmont Shore parking lot have kept them up at night. New security features could block after-hours use.
Long Beach launches new registry to alert residents to affordable housing, funding for home improvements
The new registry will alert those who sign up when the city has funds for things like roof repairs or when a new affordable housing project is accepting applications.
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New Starbucks slated to replace two auto shops next to LBCC's Pacific Coast Campus
The Planning Commission approved the project, which includes a drive-through that can hold up to 17 vehicles in its queue, according to the city.
Vacant Cal Heights building could be demolished soon to clear path for affordable housing project
After a vote Wednesday, the city will begin the process of demolishing the vacant building, which could be completed within 90 days.
Proposed parklets at Open Sesame, Aroma di Roma head to City Council for final vote
On April 23, the council is expected to vote on proposals to add two new outdoor dining areas to the Second Street corridor in Belmont Shore.
Naming of POLB's education center after former Rep. Alan Lowenthal heads back to council for final approval
Over some 30 years in office, Lowenthal advocated for many environmental issues like protecting port-adjacent neighborhoods from the dangerous dust that eminated from petroleum coke in Long Beach.
Mayor proposes 'incubator' funding initiative to support local journalism
Mayor Rex Richardson is asking the City Council to support the creation of an incubator initiative, which would help support local media and journalism outlets.
Long Beach offering grants up to $5,000 for neighborhood improvement projects
The funding is intended to help pay for things like neighborhood cleanups, food distribution events and other projects that can benefit residents.
Solar-powered Christmas? Energy-efficient holiday trees coming to Colorado Lagoon
This year, Long Beach will have nine solar-powered holiday trees floating on the Colorado Lagoon, according to a city official.
Expect delays at Long Beach Airport as two lanes of traffic will close through June
Two lanes of traffic, where travelers are typically dropped off or picked up by vehicles, will be closed through the end of June, the airport said Thursday.