Welcome to our City Newsletter!
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Greetings!
Bike Month is almost over but there are still tons of events to participate in!
This weekend you’re invited to join the City’s
community bike-ride
where Mayor Robert Garcia will reveal two Measure A branded
Bike Share
bikes also known as “unicorn bikes,” as well as the new Eco-Totem, a bike and pedestrian counter that collects real-time data on bicycles and pedestrians through physical count to help track and project activity in specific areas.
Rain or shine, the
Long Beach Pride
parade is happening this Sunday, May 19, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the seminal Stonewall uprising, which will feature more than 200 marching groups and floats.
If you’re still trying to figure out your Memorial Day weekend plans we got you covered!
100 Days of Summer
is back with a list of events like concerts, movies in the park, and more starting next weekend. Also, don't miss out on the
Aquarium of the Pacific’s
new addition,
Pacific Visions
, a state-of–the-art immersive theater with interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits, opening Friday, May 24.
Scroll down for more important City news.
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Long Beach Celebrates 10 Years of 100 Days of Summer
If you're still figuring out your Memorial Day weekend plans, no worries! There's plenty to do here in Long Beach because 100 Days of Summer is starting next weekend. Click below to find out about concerts, movies in the park and more!
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The City Celebrated the Re-opening of Harvey Milk Park Where Three LGBTQ+ Community Leaders Were Honored
Harvey Milk Park has undergone many recent improvements that were revealed at the grand re-opening where three community leaders who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer were inducted into the Equality Plaza Honor Wall.
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Calling Out Interested Residents to Apply to Serve on the Long Beach's Ethics Commission
Last year, Long Beach voters approved Measure CCC which created an Ethics Commission in the City Charter made up of seven LB residents for monitoring, administering and implementing governmental ethics. The Commission’s responsibilities include the impartial and effective administration and implementation of the provisions of the Charter, statutes, and ordinances concerning campaign financing, lobbying, conflicts of interest and governmental ethics.
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City Reveals HIV/STD Strategy to Reverse High Rates
The Department of Health and Human Service in partnership with the Long Beach Comprehensive HIV Planning Group, launched the Long Beach HIV/STD Strategy to address HIV and high rates of STDs in Long Beach. The City identified tactics and set goals to reverse the high rates.
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Come Out to a Community Bike Ride for the Entire Family this Saturday!
Bring your friends and family for the reveal of two new Measure A “Unicorn” bikes before Mayor Robert Garcia kicks-off a 3-mile ride along the new Measure A-funded protected bike lanes on Broadway and Third Street! The ride will culminate at Harvey Milk Promenade Park. Participants are invited to pack a picnic and stay to play games, hear a live band, and learn more about Measure A investments across the City.
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The City Hall Goes to the Cats for Fourth Kitty Hall Event
Long Beach City Hall will once again become “Kitty Hall” from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, to encourage shelter cat adoptions and promote awareness of Long Beach Animal Care Services.
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You're Invited to the Noise Element Open House
The City’s in the process of updating the General Plan Noise Element and we want to hear from you! Join us at this event, Thursday, May 30, to review the draft plan and share your input and ideas for maintaining a healthy noise environment in Long Beach. Refreshments will be provided.
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Neighborhood Group Teams Up With the City to Build a Safer, Cleaner, Community
Long Beach City and Cal State Long Beach work together to create a bike-friendlier community for students and residents.
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The United States Census Bureau is Hiring!
If you're job hunting this might be your opportunity to get involved in helping Long Beach residents participate in the Census 2020. Assisting our community to get counted could have major impacts on funding that goes directly to services that improve our neighborhoods.
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