By Dianne Anderson  Voters have to go out of their way these days to not know where or how to vote, or miss their chance to have their vote counted. Polling places are popping up all around the city, while the mailman waits for those vote-by-mail ballot envelopes that need no stamp, and there’s no ...

The City of Long Beach announced today the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan. Chief Buchanan has served as the Chief of the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) since February 2023, overseeing approximately 790 sworn and civilian staff that provide fire and emergency response services spanning five bureaus and nine divisions with an annual ...

The City of Long Beach announced the upcoming retirement of Reginald “Reggie” Harrison, who has served the City of Long Beach for 30 years. As the department’s founding director, Mr. Harrison has overseen Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications (DPEC) since 2014. “Reggie has spent three decades serving Long Beach, and his leadership has helped our ...

The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) has awarded $205,000 in grants to 25 businesses that have successfully completed its Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program (Level Up LB), which provides local entrepreneurs with essential support and resources to grow and thrive. “The Level Up LB ...

By Dianne Anderson Seniors will soon be making a beeline off the couch, out of the house and down to their local health fair, where free screenings, food, activities and support can help keep their bodies in good working order for years to come. At least, that’s the hope. On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10:00 ...

By Dianne Anderson Anyone looking for some extra money over the holidays or possibly beyond, several employers are coming out to offer full-time, part-time, seasonal and career-track work, and all under one roof. The community is invited out to meet face to face with recruiters and go after a better job with hundreds of current ...

The Long Beach Public Library invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library located at 5870 Atlantic Ave., with a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Over the past decade, the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library has been a hub for learning, creativity ...

By Dianne Anderson Conversations around fentanyl overdose usually start after the crisis, or after death, when there’s nothing left to prevent. In 2024 alone, nearly 48,000 people died nationwide in overdoses involving synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. This weekend, Long Beach is trying to get ahead of the next one, starting with things that could ...

By Dianne Anderson As school gets back to the daily grind, parents are scrambling to find safe after-school programs, available resources, and a backup plan for tutoring with maybe a snack to hold the kids over until dinnertime. After the final school bell rings, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department is stepping up its ...

First workshop on Aug. 13, will focus on community history and early concept design   The City of Long Beach invites community members to participate in a series of public workshops to help shape the design of a new public space for the historic VIP Records sign. Located on the southwest corner of Martin Luther ...