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Additional $12.35M in funding brings LB Recovery Act funding to $235M, to be spent on economic empowerment, language access, housing support
The Long Beach City Council approved a preliminary plan to spend $235 million in funding for the Long…
March 17, 2021
Long Beach takes another step towards cannabis equity, will consider adding eight more storefront dispensary licenses
Later this year, Long Beach’s cannabis equity applicants may be able to enter one of the industry’s most…
March 17, 2021
Mi Vida Cuenta: Long Beach looks to create Latino health initiative to address health disparities in communities hard-hit by the pandemic
MI VIDA CUENTA. MY LIFE MATTERS. That’s the name of Long Beach’s newest Latino health initiative, one that…
March 17, 2021
Long Beach is on its way to becoming a “smart city.” What does that mean?
The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a new Smart City Initiative Strategy and a slew of data…
March 11, 2021
Long Beach will apply for a $4.8 million grant for Engine 17, despite staff advice that City is “very unlikely” to comply with grant terms
The City of Long Beach will apply to a SAFER grant that, if approved, could provide $4.8 million…
March 10, 2021
LB City Council approves loan of up to $5 million for Aquarium of the Pacific
The Long Beach City Council authorized a loan of up to $5 million for the Aquarium of the…
March 10, 2021
Aquarium of the Pacific Corp. needs a loan of up to $5 million from city, council to vote Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council will vote on whether to authorize a loan of up to…
March 8, 2021
Spanish materials, adaptive technology, and maybe fine-free: Long Beach to address gaps in library services
Long Beach’s libraries aren’t up to snuff. A recent audit revealed major barriers in access and equity in…
March 3, 2021
Long Beach City Council meetings to have live video, no plan to return to in-person
After a year of faceless council meetings, the Long Beach City Council is expected to transition to live…
March 3, 2021
Long Beach City Council request update on violence prevention efforts amid increased gun violence
In response to rising crime rates and gun violence, Long Beach City Council directed staff to provide an…
February 19, 2021