Tag:
City Hall, State, & Federal Politics
Urbanism & Development
Discovery of asbestos, weather causes setbacks as Long Beach’s Colorado Lagoon project slowly moves forward
Asbestos. Weather shifts. Change orders. Colorado Lagoon—the city's largest infrastructure project—continues to face delays four years into development.
Events & Festivals
Long Beach mayor joins grassroots fundraising efforts, raising $20K—but more is needed
Joining the multiple grassroots efforts across the city—from the makeshift command center that Bixby Knolls has become to the efforts of Black community leader...
Urbanism & Development
Long Beach inclusionary ordinance mandating affordable housing development citywide takes major step
Following the landmark Long Beach inclusionary ordinance that was passed in July of 2020—which requires developers in specific areas of Downtown to include a...
Culture & Commentary
‘Long Beach Bowl’ amphitheater concept at the Queen Mary takes another step toward reality
It is being dubbed the "Long Beach Bowl"—think Greek Theater in capacity and Hollywood Bowl in style. And it will be by the Queen Mary with the DTLB skyline as its backdrop.
Urbanism & Development
Mayor’s Grow Long Beach 2024 lays out future development; Ford Motors opening up R&D shop
Mayor Rex Richardson hosted his Grow Long Beach 2024 event at the Aquarium of the Pacific, coming with big announcements. Spanning an hour-long presentation and covering development, tourism, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment, he came with one particularly big announcement: Ford Motors will be moving into town.
Culture & Commentary
The city is waiving Long Beach block party fees (which is cool and culturally important)
Get ready to party—as in Long Beach block party. The city will waive the $100 fee for a neighborhood block party permit application, as well as the cost to rent street barricades, which can cost hosts hundreds of dollars.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach LGBTQ district takes step forward toward fruition—and why that matters
Initially presented as an idea two years ago, the creation of a formally sanctioned Long Beach LGBTQ district along the Broadway Corridor has taken a major step forward, with councilmembers unanimously approving a strategic plan that will guide the City and planners on how to make the district a tangible, explorable space.
Culture & Commentary
The Port of Long Beach’s massive Pier B expansion project scored a huge grant—and how that affects those on the Westside
The Port of Long Beach will receive $283M from the federal government in order to further fund its $1.57B Pier B expansion project, set to begin breaking ground next year and continue through in phases until its completion in 2032.
Culture & Commentary
Rep. Robert Garcia on Long Beach food’s scene, its evolution, and 3AM fettuccine alfredo
Rep. Robert Garcia is a growing star on The Hill—but he is a true foodie at heart.
Culture & Commentary
Long Beach Mayor proposes an amphitheater near the Queen Mary—which makes perfect cultural sense
While there were many things to be considered in Mayor Rex Richardson's proposed budget for 2024, one of the most culturally significant things isn't being heavily highlighted.
Culture & Commentary
Our city deserves a designated Long Beach LGBTQ district—and it’s more than just the naming of it
The city's proposed LGBTQ+ district is not only a long time in the making from a political perspective, but one in which queer history is intimately attached to a public project like never before in Long Beach.
Culture & Commentary
‘Cannibalization of the Black community:’ Residents voice concerns as historic Black core faces divvying via redistricting
While much of the redistricting conversation has revolved around the Cambodian leadership push to unify its own, many Black residents—hindered by a lack of communication and access to information—feel they are being pushed out of a conversation that affects them the most adversely.
