#GoLongBeach City Newsletter

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Welcome to our City Newsletter!

Greetings!

The Summer is officially here and Long Beach has a lineup of fun activities as well as important news on how to protect yourself from the hot days approaching.

Also join us in looking back at how we ended the Spring with some amazing announcements like unemployment in Long Beach dropping to an all-time low of 4.4% (the lowest level recorded since 1990), the City's stellar Beach Report Card with 92% A and B grades, the one-year Anniversary of Measure A resulting in millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements Citywide, and a presentation on all the amazing building and developments happening in the City.

Keep up with Long Beach by scrolling below to learn more!

Long Beach Unemployment Rate Declines to Lowest Level Recorded Since 1990

The City of Long Beach saw another decline in the unemployment rate in May 2017 to a new all-time low of 4.4%, compared to 4.7% reported in March 2017. Since City-specific data has been collected dating back to 1990, 4.4% is the lowest unemployment number recorded and published by the State Employment Development Department (EDD) for the City of Long Beach. City leaders continue to build on recent economic successes with the Economic Development Blueprint that provides a snapshot of economic trends in the City.

Long Beach Receives Excellent Water Quality Grades from Annual Beach Report Card

The City of Long Beach received excellent water quality grades from Heal the Bay, with 92 percent of its beaches given “A” and “B” grades in the 2017 Annual Beach Report Card. Long Beach has seen sustained improvements in water quality over the past six years.

Watch the Full Video of Mayor Robert Garcia's Presentation on ‘Building a Better Long Beach’

Building a Better Long Beach: An Update on Development in Long Beach 2017

On Tuesday, June 6, Mayor Robert Garcia, in partnership with the Long Beach Business Journal, made a presentation on various new developments within the City and major construction projects underway that are ready to break ground over the next few years. The presentation also featured a special announcement about conceptual plans for a new California State University, Long Beach student village in the heart of downtown.

Summer is Here and

Here's What You Need to Know!

Healthy Active Long Beach Challenges Youth to Get Sixty Minutes a Day of Active Play All Summer Long

On Saturday, June 10, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Active Long Beach program kicked-off their “Power Up Your Summer” initiative to encourage kids and their families to get at least 60 minutes of active play every day and eat more fruits and vegetables all summer long. The City will host free “pop-up” events to help kids stay active throughout the summer months. Read more

Health Department Detects Mosquitoes with Potential to Transmit Zika in Long Beach

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services Vector Control Program has detected Aedes aegypti, the type of mosquito that can transmit Zika, dengue, and other viruses, for the first time in Long Beach. While they have been found in several surrounding cities in Southern California, this marks the first detection of these mosquitoes in Long Beach. Read more

The Annual Citywide Long Beach Public Library Summer Reading Program Kicks-off

The community was invited to the annual citywide Long Beach Public Library Summer Reading Program kick-off event on Saturday, June 17, featuring multiple activities designed for youth, teens, and adults. The Program runs from June 17 to August 12, and is free for all ages. Visit any Long Beach Public Library location to register, read, and earn incentives along the way.
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Long Beach Activates New Intersection and

Traffic Signal

iClip - Walnut and 20th Signal Activation

On Monday, June 19, the City of Long Beach activated the newly realigned Walnut Avenue, E. 20th Street, and Alamitos Avenue intersection and traffic signal. Bicycle and pedestrian safety components were a main addition to the improved intersection. Pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements included: a scramble crosswalk, construction of new sidewalks, and updated and extended bike paths. Also, street lights throughout the area have been relocated to provide a brighter and safer place.

City Marks the One-Year Anniversary

of Voters Passing Measure A

On Wednesday, June 7, the City marked the one-year anniversary of voters passing Measure A, the first new Long Beach Transactions and Use Tax in a generation that jumpstarts a 10-year taxpayer investment in improving the City of Long Beach, offsetting previous years’ budget reductions and the City’s $2.8 billion infrastructure need.

My Brother’s Keeper Mentor Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

The City hosted students from Washington Middle School at City Hall on Wednesday, June 7, an event organized by the Long Beach Innovation Team (i-team) that concluded the year-long My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Mentor Program with City of Long Beach employees as mentors. These students, who may be struggling academically, emotionally or socially, spend their lunch time, two Wednesdays a month, with assigned mentors. Read more

Long Beach Fleet Ranks Top Ten in the Nation

The City of Long Beach ranks top 10 out of thousands of fleet operations in the nation in the Government Fleet magazine and American Public Works Association (APWA) 2017 Leading Fleets competition. The honor recognizes the department’s high level of performance, leadership, competitiveness, and efficiency. This year’s ranking marks a two slot jump from 12th place in 2016.

Announcements

Don't forget ALL fireworks are ILLEGAL in Long Beach!

Congratulations to our new 100 + Long Beach lifeguards ready to hit the beach this summer!

Long Beach's 6th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival at Houghton Park is this Saturday featuring LA's Latin, Hip-hop, funk band Ozomatli! Sponsored by Vice Mayor Rex Richardson and Councilman Roberto Uranga. Click here for more details.

Movies on the beach are back this summer and we have the full schedule. Click here for a list of movies playing and watch our video below!

Movies in the Park are also back this summer from now until August 23rd! Click here for a full list of movies playing and watch our video below.

Long Beach Animal Care Service unveiled their new "Adoption Waggin," a fully air conditioned mobile adoption center on wheels. Make sure to keep a look out for it! Learn more by clicking here.