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Greetings!

There’s a lot to share this week!

Homelessness is an issue that the City takes very seriously. The recent release of the 2019 Biennial Homeless Count findings demonstrates a slight increase of 2%, yet the numbers still remain 40% below 2011. The City is committed to tackling this statewide crisis.

Housing plays a huge role in solving homelessness, which is why we’re excited to break ground on another affordable housing development. Las Ventanas, is a 102-unit affordable housing development in Midtown Long Beach that will feature a mix of one- two- and three-bedroom units for individuals and families earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, including 15 units reserved for households experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Summer break has officially begun for Long Beach students and our Long Beach Parks and Libraries have tons of free events and educational programming for the entire family!

Scroll down for more important City news.

Number of People Experiencing Homelessness in Long Beach Remains Low Despite Regional Increases

The City released its findings from the 2019 Biennial Homeless Count which identified 1,894 people experiencing homelessness in 2019, compared with 1,863 in 2017—a difference of 31 individuals. While this demonstrates a slight increase of 2%, it remains 40% below 2011 numbers.

New Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Midtown Long Beach

In partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC), and development partner AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. (AMCAL), the City celebrated the groundbreaking of Las Ventanas, a 102-unit affordable housing development in Midtown Long Beach.

Cynthia Guidry Named Director of Long Beach Airport

Long Beach City Manager Patrick H. West named Cynthia Guidry as the City’s Director of the Long Beach Airport (LGB). Ms. Guidry brings 26 years of local government experience in various leadership positions including 14 years in airport management. Read more

Long Beach Parks System Rises to Top 18 in Country

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine rose to number 18 among the 100 largest U.S. cities in the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) 2019 Parkscore® Index survey for having one of the best park systems. Last year, the City was ranked 21st. Read more

Parks, Recreation and Marine Launches Outreach Efforts for New Strategic Plan

Long Beach’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department launched efforts for a Strategic Plan that will engage the community in identifying goals and priorities for Long Beach Parks for the next ten years. Get involved

Free Recreation Programs in Long Beach Parks Start June 17

With longer summer days and kids on school break, Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine offers ten weeks of free recreation programs planned for youth and families. Learn more

El Dorado Nature Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 50 Ways to Get “Nature Centered”

The 105-acre El Dorado Nature Center and Regional Park is turning 50 and celebrating with “50 ways to find your center.” We have a list of 50 fun events and educational programming for the entire family ALL summer long. Check it out!

Long Beach Unveils New Bayshore Lifeguard Station

The City celebrated the grand opening of the new Bayshore Lifeguard Station, located at 5415 E. Ocean Blvd, the first pre-fabricated lifeguard station in Long Beach. The station offers improved public safety to the Bayshore area and surrounding beach locations.

City Announces Upcoming Changes to Street Sweeping Along Broadway Corridor

The City announced the introduction of a pilot program that changes street sweeping service along the Broadway Corridor between Alamitos Avenue and Redondo Avenue.

Beginning the week of July 8, street sweeping service will take place within the curbside bike lanes, eliminating the need for traditional street sweeping service and people will not have to move their cars!

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New Library Program Provides Free Literacy Tutoring for Adults

Long Beach Public Library Launches Annual Summer Reading Program: ‘It’s Showtime at Your Library’

El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach celebrates 50 years

LBTV Wins Nine STAR Awards

The City of Long Beach’s Video Communications Division, known as LBTV, received nine government programming STAR awards at the States of California and Nevada National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN NATOA) annual conference.

Help Keep Pets Safe in an Emergency!

Natural disasters and other unexpected emergencies require readiness for every member of the family, including pets. Pet Preparedness Month encourages residents to incorporate the needs of their pets in family emergency plans.

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iClip - Long Beach Father Friendly Initiative

City's Fatherhood Program Brings Healing and Help to Long Beach

Father Friendly initiative in Long Beach encourages businesses and organizations to implement dad friendly policies that create better places for the whole family.