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Human trafficking along Long Beach Boulevard will be city’s ‘top priority,’ officials say
Long Beach will look into leveraging state and regional support, bolstering local law enforcement and expanding already-existing ordinances by the end of August.
Long Beach will explore expanding access to its digital library titles nationwide
In the face of increased book bannings across the country, Long Beach will explore the feasibility of expanding…
Spark it up — Long Beach moves forward with cannabis sales and consumption at certain events
The Long Beach City Council moved forward Tuesday to allow cannabis special events within the city, with the…
Long Beach hopes to streamline certain community-hosted events
Business Improvement Districts cite expensive permit fees and extensive back-and-forth when trying to host events for the community.
Signal Hill takes its first steps toward the future with OSA
City Council approved an Opportunity Study Area economic analysis, with plans to overhaul a chunk of the city to feature a walkable town center, unique retail and multifamily housing. The area, roughly 210 acres of the city, is currently mostly being used as industrial/manufacturing land, oil production or is abandoned.
Longtime Councilmember Roberto Uranga is Long Beach’s new Vice Mayor
Uranga was unanimously elected by his peers at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Long Beach’s 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening families
The Long Beach City Council has adopted the 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on holistic…
Hoping to fill vacant storefronts, Long Beach will remove certain parking requirements
The City hopes that more businesses will spring up, boosting the local economy and filling the 300 plus vacancies across Long Beach.
Signal Hill City Council names mayor and welcomes new member
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Keir Jones was vice mayor and Robert Copeland was…
Signal Hill City Council approves changes to new housing project on Temple Avenue
The Signal Hill City Council approved a plan for a new housing project along Temple Avenue on Tuesday,…