Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
42 topics in environment
Coastal erosion / managed retreat
Westside Promise Initiative
Peninsula coastal protection
Flood protection
Climate and fossil fuel policy
Coastal erosion and sea level rise
Leaded fuel health concerns
Airport noise and health
Ad hoc committee / runway debris pile
Noise monitoring
Coastal erosion at the Peninsula / Marine Stadium
Belmont Shore coastal protection / non-agenda comment
Landfill gas monitoring at Davenport Park (Consent Item 10)
Ethical investment policy and Anduril
Tree canopy
Coastal flooding
GA landing fees / noise
Wildlife habitat in parks
Harry Bridges Park wildlife impacts
Noise / quality of life
Noise / commission effectiveness
Fireworks and water quality
Leaded fuel / noise
Noise enforcement
Non-agenda items: leaf blowers, EMF, victims of crime
Climate Action Corps / SB 707
Kayak cleanup recognition
Waste prevention and hazardous waste disposal
Los Cerritos Wetlands military exercise impacts
CUP25-023 recycling center
Sea level rise at Marine Stadium
Air quality / methyl bromide
Sea rise / coastal protection
Urban Forest Plan — tree selection and preservation
Urban Forest Plan — tree removal policy
Phase out of gas-powered lawn equipment
Weed Abatement Pilot Program
Colorado Lagoon project
Gas pipeline decommissioning study
Weed spraying and wildlife in parks
Covanta closure, homeless sweeps, write-in candidacy
Tree maintenance on 2nd Street
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Long Beach from local and regional media.
Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead
Don’t be fooled by early election returns. It can take California weeks to tally votes, leading to “red mirages” and “blue shifts.” The post Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead appeared first on Long Beach Po...
Nov 3, 2026Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds
It's the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials. The post Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds appeared firs...
Nov 2, 2026Special ed teacher was allowed back in class despite ongoing child abuse investigation
“My worst fear just came true,” said the mother of one disabled student in his class. The post Special ed teacher was allowed back in class despite ongoing child abuse investigation appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Nov 2, 2026Long Beach Shuts Down Its Coastal Waters After Sewage Spill
Long Beach Shuts Down Its Coastal Waters After Sewage Spill The New York Times
Nov 1, 202627,000 gallons of sewage spill in Belmont Shore, forcing city to close coastal waters
The spill happened around 6:30 p.m. near Livingston Drive and Second Street, according to a statement from the city’s Health Department. The post 27,000 gallons of sewage spill in Belmont Shore, forcing city to close coastal waters appeared first on ...
Oct 31, 2026Sewage spill forces Long Beach coastal swimming areas to close
Sewage spill forces Long Beach coastal swimming areas to close NBC Los Angeles
Oct 31, 2026Long Beach will pay $400,000 to man who fell on cracked roadway outside cruise terminal
Data shows the city has had to pay out larger settlements and verdicts for pothole-related lawsuits in recent years. The post Long Beach will pay $400,000 to man who fell on cracked roadway outside cruise terminal appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Oct 30, 2026Long Beach plans to borrow $246 million to pay for infrastructure projects across the city
Huge projects like the Belmont Pool and $50 million in convention center upgrades are waiting for funding. City officials say they want to borrow now to get them — and many smaller projects — done. The post Long Beach plans to borrow $246 million to ...
Oct 30, 2026Long Beach fire chief announces his retirement
It’s the latest in a string of leadership changes among public safety institutions. The police chief and director of disaster preparedness also recently announced their retirements. The post Long Beach fire chief announces his retirement appeared fir...
Oct 29, 2026Large fire rips through abandoned building. City will demolish it, LBFD says
This isn’t the first time the building has caught fire. The post Large fire rips through abandoned building. City will demolish it, LBFD says appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Oct 29, 2026Judge rejects Trump administration bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A federal judge refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots, citing a ‘pattern of attempted election interference’ by the Trump administration. The post Judge rejects Trump administration bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots appeare...
Oct 29, 2026Long Beach Fire Chief to Retire
Long Beach Fire Chief to Retire California City News
Oct 29, 2026