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“Stop corporate greed”: Protesters rally in solidarity with essential workers against Kroger Co.’s planned closures of North and East Long Beach grocery stores
City leaders, union representatives, community members and workers gathered at a local Food 4 Less on Wednesday, Feb.…
As shootings rise in Long Beach, council looks toward solutions to address violent crime
Long Beach City Council addressed public concern over rising violent and quality-of-life crime rates seen in the past…
City looks to acquire more open space for public parks along LA River, groups push city to acquire Pacific Place Project
The City of Long Beach is looking to purchase land along the LA River in an attempt to…
Councilmembers denounce insurrection at U.S. Capitol
At their Tuesday meeting, Long Beach councilmembers condemned the insurrection and violence that took place at the United…
LB City Council moves to cap third-party food delivery fees at 15%
Long Beach restaurant owners may soon see more profit as the Long Beach City Council moved forward with…
California Grocers Association sues Long Beach over “hero pay” passed at LB council meeting
The California Grocers Association on Wednesday, Jan. 20 filed a legal challenge to Long Beach’s “hero pay” ordinance,…
How is Long Beach adapting to climate change? Their 402-page plan has a few suggestions.
Long Beach is adapting to climate change and they have a 402-page plan to prove it. The Climate…
City may offer amnesty for unpermitted accessory dwelling units in exchange for affordable rent covenant
Residents with unpermitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may soon have a pathway for amnesty that would increase Long…
Despite split vote, ordinance to protect tenants from harassment moves forward in Long Beach City Council
After nearly two hours of discussion, the Long Beach City Council split in a 5-3 vote in favor…
Councilmembers disagree on whether enforcement of health orders should continue, some side with local businesses
At last night’s Long Beach City Council meeting, two council members voted against the continuation of the city’s…