Affordable housing advocates in Long Beach have suspended a signature campaign to place a measure on the ballot asking voters to establish rent control and just-cause eviction laws in the city, just weeks before a July 30 deadline to make the next citywide election in 2020.
Four taxpayer advocates filed a sworn complaint July 11 with the State Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging that the City of Long Beach violated the Political Reform Act by spending public funds to campaign for the passage of Measure M on the June ballot.
The City of Long Beach and MemorialCare announced that they have finalized the terms and entered into a transition agreement, effective July 3, to facilitate the transition of operations of Community Medical Center by the city.
A sea of public safety employees accompanied Captain David Rosa’s casket into the Long Beach arena July 3 for a final farewell to the popular firefighter. Scottish bagpipes and drums set a somber tone followed by a multi-state honor guard and his fire engine “hearse.” Thousands of well-wishers
The Long Beach City Council has agreed to allow sales of recreational marijuana in the city as early as August under a new comprehensive city ordinance approved in a 7-1 vote at its meeting on June 19.
With the children out of school and more hours of daylight, many cities provide outdoor summer concerts for the public to enjoy, funded through a combination of sponsors and sources, but free to patrons.
Brian Addison, a Long Beach-based writer and editor, will discuss “What is the state of our local journalism and how do we keep it alive?” on Sunday, July 8, 12:15 p.m. at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd.