Now Reading: Long Beach Council News
Spring Street repairs begin using federal stimulus funds
(Reposted from an email sent out by Councilmember Gerrie Schipske to 5th District residents)
Long Beach was able to secure federal stimulus dollars to fix infrastructure in several parts of the City. The 5th District is seeing the results of these monies with the wholesale repair of Spring Street from the westside of Long Beach to [...]
7th District candidate to speak at Long Beach Democratic Women’s Study Club
The Long Beach Democratic Women’s Study Club will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at Khoury’s Restaurant.
The guest speaker will be James Johnson, candidate for the 7th Council District. James currently serves as the Assistant City Auditor for the City of Long Beach where his focus has been to make the city as efficient and effective [...]
Three LB parks to split $200K; builds basketball court downtown
An all new full-size outdoor basketball court, with new fencing and bleachers, will soon be built just east of the 14th Street skate park, with funding support from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. Last week, Knabe announced a commitment of $200,000 for three parks and open space projects in the City of Long Beach.
$140,000 [...]
Intersection near St. Mary Towers gets traffic signal
The city of Long Beach has installed a new traffic signal at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street, near St. Mary Towers. Prior to turning the signal on, city officials will host a Traffic Signal Light Ceremony on Thursday, March 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
“Each day the senior residents of St. Mary Towers [...]
4 Candidates field community questions in 9th District forum
The four candidates vying for the North Long Beach council seat had a chance to face off at a two-hour forum on Sunday host by the Grant Neighborhood Association and the North Long Beach Community Action Group.
Approximately 100 community members, mostly from outside the 9th District, showed up to watchVal Lerch, Brad Shore, Dan Pressburg, [...]
Stop by Boys & Girls Club for easy bike registration on Saturday
Join Councilman Andrews and other local cyclists as they register their bikes at the 6th District Bike Registration at the Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, March 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Each year hundreds of bicycles are stolen in Long Beach. Registering your bicycle with the Long Beach Fire Department can assist the police [...]
Reminder! Art Motions go before the City Council on Tuesday
Dear Friend:
Every great city has a thriving arts and cultural life. Museums, performances, galleries, special events, artist loft districts, and strong cultural institutions are in many ways what separate ordinary cities from world class urban centers. Long Beach has the makings of a world class arts and cultural center, but has struggled to reach its [...]
9 candidates will answer questions in forum tonight
In anticipation of the Long Beach City Council elections on April 13, the Long Beach Coalition for Good Jobs and a Healthy Community is sponsoring a candidates’ forum that will allow candidates to answer questions and speak directly with constituents about the issues that concern the community.
Nine candidates, including incumbents, are scheduled to attend. Confirmed candidates [...]
