cannabis

City Council is next stop for rule changes to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses

The Planning Commission voted to recommend new regulations that include specific operating hours, standards for delivery drivers and limits on how much product vehicles could carry at one time.

Alicia Robinson

Sep 20, 2024 — 1 min read

Cannabis. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

Since Long Beach has allowed commercial cannabis sales, business owners that wanted to deliver their product to customers were required to have a storefront dispensary – but that’s a step closer to changing.

Cars parked near a glassy office building near a sign saying "Long Beach Utilities."

Late in paying your city gas bill? Long Beach will resume shutoffs Sept. 29

Residential gas accounts that owe at least $800 could lose service, but the city offers payment plans and discounts for those who qualify.

A police SUV with yellow, red and blue lights flashing drives down the street.

Business leaders disappointed City Council won’t support statewide reforms on theft, drug use and mental health

Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach wanted officials to support Prop. 36 but the council shelved the item and took no stance as commercial property crimes soar.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car along Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach police say

Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.

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