Long Beach’s Independent Redistricting Commission is seeking public input on a variety of draft maps showing boundary lines that could reshape each of the City’s Council districts.
On Sept. 9 City Manager Tom Modica announced that Chief of Police Robert Luna would retire in December 2021. Two days later – in an opinion piece – the Beachcomber published a list of “asks” directed to Modica.
The largest sports field in Long Beach, 210 feet by 315 feet, and built using artificial turf, opened on Oct. 2 to cheers from Councilwoman Stacy Mungo who voted for it despite its total budgeted costs toping $3.1 million.
As previously reported by this newspaper, the Long Beach City Council provided “policy direction and funding to conduct an external evaluation of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission (CPCC) to ensure “optimal alignment with community needs and expectations.”
One of the few “feel good” stories to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic was that pet adoption was at an all-time high, with some shelters running out of adoptable animals entirely.
CHILDREN FROM THE BLUFF HEIGHTS COMMUNITY spruced up a roundabout at Vista Street and Orizaba Avenue by tending to its foliage and then decorating it with Halloween items during a community project Sunday, Sept. 26.
The 46th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach wrapped up after a loud and exciting weekend of racing. The three days were filled with a diverse set of races. Super Trucks used on-course ramps to catch major air and the flashy Super Drift races left Shoreline Drive covered in smoke.
District Attorney George Gascón announced that he is asking automobile manufacturers to work with him to explore creative solutions to address the rise in catalytic converter thefts across Los Angeles County and the nation.