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Long Beach continues be a nationwide leader on successfully tackling important issues like homelessness and the broken criminal justice system. Let us to tell you how.

You might have heard about California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, visiting Long Beach. While here he visited the Century Villages at Cabrillo located in West Long Beach, a model of supportive housing, where he spoke to community members and learned about the City’s policies on affordable housing to address homelessness.

The City’s Justice Lab received national recognition as a project in Long Beach demonstrating that treating people as individuals rather than as statistics can yield big benefits for our criminal justice system.

Long Beach was extremely saddened over the sudden news of Long Beach Firefighter Chris Parker who passed away unexpectedly. The Long Beach Fire Department held a memorial service recognizing him for his 20-years of service. The City sends its sincere condolences to his friends and family.

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Governor Newsom Visits Long Beach
Long Beach Mayor hosted California Governor Gavin Newsom here in Long Beach where he toured the Villages at Cabrillo, a model of supportive housing, and spoke with residents and staff about the challenges they face. Read more about his visit and his thoughts on how Long Beach serves as an example of what he’d like to see replicated elsewhere in the state.
Long Beach's 'Justice Lab' Highlighted As a Nationwide Model to Ending the Cycle of Incarceration
Kudos to our Justice Lab for being recognized for their unique approach to ending the cycle of incarceration. The partnership between Long Beach Police Department, Office of Civic Innovation, Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office, Long Beach Development Services, Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office, has proven to help by utilizing existing City resources to finding out the root causes of repeated misdemeanor offenses.
Long Beach Fire Department Holds Memorial Services for Firefighter Chris Parker
The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) was saddened to announce the death of Firefighter Chris Parker, who passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 8, 2019. Chris Parker leaves behind his wife Corrine, his brother Jeff, sister Jennifer, step-mother Carolyn and his three dogs, TT, Franklyn and Jolie.
Family Becomes First-Time Homeowners Thanks To City Program
From being crammed in a two-bedroom annex above their landlord’s three-car garage to now living in a two-story three-bedroom home, read how the Ortiz family became first-time homeowners thanks to a program through the City of Long Beach Development Services Department and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles.
Homes Listed as Historic Landmarks May Qualify for Economic Incentives
The City is hosting two workshops, Feb. 23 & March 9, on the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act) after announcing that it is accepting applications for the program. The Mills Act is a State law that allows local governments to enter into contracts with owners of historically significant properties, and offer economic incentives to qualifying owners of historic or designated landmark sites upon agreement to rehabilitate, restore, and protect their property.
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