Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in parks rec
Veterans Day recognition
Palm tree trimming in Bluff Park
Hamilton neighborhood green space
Financial report / cleaning
Fee waiver - Long Beach First Church of the Nazarene fall fair
Adult education for seniors
Park grants
Fee waivers and Partners of Parks events
Utility box artwork repair
Grape Expectations Gala
Fee waiver — West Coast Disc Golf
East Village Arts Park
Open Space and Recreation Element
Human rights and cultural equity
Veterans Day event history
Beverly O'Neill / personal story
Beverly O'Neill Way street renaming
Neighborhood Leadership Program
Library funding / tourism funding
Libraries / BOC transparency
Library funding
Teen mental health services
Dog park at Houghton Park
Tee box conditions and maintenance
Bathroom upgrades at Recreation Park 18
Park maintenance and tree care
Youth art contest funding
Ranchos funding
Rancho Los Alamitos
Marina budget
El Dorado Nature Center
Recreation leader cuts
Youth arts contest and parks-library connection
Parks budget
Fee waiver — Long Beach Grey Panthers
Pickleball program at Venom Park
Fee waiver — Partners of Parks gardening workshop
Fee waiver — USTA US Open watch party
Veterans services
Library cuts and layoffs
Library hours and studio space
Tennis and pickleball class permit
Waves of Ability event
Partners of Parks fundraisers and youth scholarships
Autism awareness festival
Belmont Pier investment and oil spill mitigation funds
Drake Chavez Park
Fee waiver - Partners of Parks pet crowning
Red Car Greenbelt permit
Fee waiver - Associated Radio Amateurs
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