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Greetings!
We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July! We appreciate everyone who did not light personal fireworks and celebrated safely. In an effort to remind the community of fireworks being dangerous and illegal in Long Beach we activated the #CelebrateSafelyLB campaign. Inside this issue you will find some statistics on our fireworks enforcement and other public safety response efforts. We continue to ask the community to please report any illegal firework activity here.
We are happy to share that Long Beach beaches received excellent recreational water quality grades from Heal the Bay for 2021-2022, with 100% percent of its beaches receiving A or B grades! 🎉 You can also see our daily recreational water monitoring samples here.
Our Health and Human Services Department shared findings of our 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count revealing that the number of people experiencing homelessness increased substantially during the pandemic. We have all the details on what the City is doing to help solve homelessness.
Scroll down to get more news, COVID-19 resources, events and more!
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Long Beach Scores Top Marks for Water Quality |
We are happy to receive excellent recreational water quality grades from Heal the Bay for 2021-2022, with 100% percent of its beaches receiving A or B grades for the dry summer months, according to the Annual Beach Report Card that was released on June 22, 2022. Long Beach has seen sustained improvements in water quality over the past decade.
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Fourth of July Weekend Public Safety Statistics |
Last month, the City of Long Beach launched its #CelebrateSafelyLB campaign to educate the public about the hazards of fireworks, the consequences of setting off fireworks illegally, and safety tips to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe Independence Day. Take a look at our statistics regarding fireworks enforcement and other public safety response efforts. |
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Number of People Experiencing Homelessness Increased During Pandemic |
We have findings of the 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count, the first count conducted in two years due to the pandemic, which reveal that Long Beach identified 3,296 people experiencing homelessness on February 24, 2022. While many remain unsheltered, more people than ever before are living in emergency shelters or interim housing, a testament to the City’s commitment to ending street homelessness and providing supportive services that will help people get back on their feet. |
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REACH Teams Provide Alternative Response to Calls for Service for People Experiencing Homelessness |
In a press conference Monday, June 27, our Department of Health and Human Services provided updates regarding two REACH outreach teams that were created in July of last year as an alternative response to certain calls for service related to people experiencing homelessness. These specialized teams focus on increasing access to mental and physical health services as well as housing and case management resources, while reducing impacts to the emergency response system and addressing the root cause of homelessness.
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City to Begin Offering Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Those Ages 6 to 17 |
As of Thursday, July 7, our Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services started offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 6 to 17. With this new Federal decision, Moderna will now be available to anyone ages 6 months and older. Get a list of locations of our free vaccine clinics below. |
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More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Tests Administered by the City of Long Beach Since Pandemic Began |
We have reached a COVID-19 testing milestone with more than 1 million COVID-19 tests administered at City-run testing sites since the pandemic began. Testing people for COVID-19, especially those who were in contact with someone who has the virus or those experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, is extremely important to help slow the spread. Thank you to all our amazing staff working relentlessly during the pandemic. |
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We are thrilled to introduce Broadway Corridor's new
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈Progressive Pride Flag crosswalk!
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Long Beach Airport Receives Two Project Achievement Awards from Construction Management Association of America |
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Building a Better Long Beach Presentation Showcases City's Development and Construction Activity is on the Rise |
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Help Shape New Zoning Regulations in Central Long Beach! |
Join the City of Long Beach for a series of in-person open house events as part of its Zone In: City Core initiative, an effort to update zoning regulations along the Anaheim Street and Pacific Coast Highway commercial corridors and adjacent neighborhoods.
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Thursday, July 14, 2022, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Orizaba Park, 1435 Orizaba Ave. RSVP here
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 14th Street Park, Cedar Avenue and West 14th St. RSVP here
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Saturday, July 30, 2022, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St. RSVP here
The City is also welcoming feedback through the Zone In: City Core survey, which is available in English, Spanish and Khmer. The survey will remain open through August 19, 2022.
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City of Long Beach Publishes First Smart Cities Initiative 2022 Annual Report |
Our Department of Technology and Innovation has published its first Smart City Initiative 2022 Annual Report! This report showcases key accomplishments and outcomes regarding how the City has used technology and data to manage change and expand capacities to better the daily lives of Long Beach residents, enhance City operations and make the best possible use of resources across all City Departments.
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The Last Port of Long Beach Harbor Tour Lottery for 2022 Will Be July 18! |
Register for the last harbor tour lottery of the year on Monday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This lottery is for August 2022 harbor tours. Registration in the lottery does not guarantee a spot on a tour, you will receive an email confirmation if your group is selected. Aboard the 90-minute narrated excursion, you will get close to operations at the second-busiest Port in the nation.
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