As many celebrate Christmas inside cozy and warm homes, lots of people are outside on the streets in the cold air.
Some of Long Beach’s homeless are destitute for a short while and get reestablished. Others stay outdoors long-term. They can be shunned, forgotten and misunderstood.
On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Main Library, located at 101 Pacific Ave., will close in preparation for its summer 2019 grand opening at the new Main Library at 200 W. Broadway.
On September 21, 2018, the City Manager and the City Attorney initiated an outside, independent review of the Long Beach Police Department’s use of a direct messaging application called Tiger Connect.
Despite objections by JetBlue Airways, the Long Beach City Council, at its meeting on Nov. 20, unanimously approved changes to city code that impose a new set of rules for how airlines are allocated and able to utilize flight slots at Long Beach Airport.
The City of Long Beach has fallen behind in removing tree stumps from its public spaces.
Tree bases can be seen in the city’s street medians, parks and parkways – the area between the curb and sidewalk. Some stubs are big – others are small. Some have sprouted new growth.
After over three decades in law enforcement, Jim McDonnell is leaving his chosen field, a decision made for him by voters in the most recent Los Angeles County election for L.A. County Sheriff.