Long Beach Airport

F/A-18s at LGB August 1 - August 3

The Long Beach Airport has shared that four F/A-18 aircraft will conduct operations at LGB during the weekend of 8/1 - 8/3. Anticipated arrival is on Friday, August 1; they are then expected to fly in and out of our airport on Saturday, August 2, before ultimately departing on Sunday, August 3.

F/A-18 aircraft are noticeably louder than other aircraft and are easily heard in neighborhoods near LGB. Military aircraft are exempt from noise regulations; however, the military has consistently demonstrated a desire to assist LGB in being a good neighbor and will follow standard noise abatement arrival and departure procedures, including modified arrival and departure flight profiles and minimum use of afterburners. Due to the nature of military operations, the Airport cannot disclose exact flight plans. Stay up to date on Airport Noise Advisories at the LGB Noise Office webpage.

District 5 Office

Free CD5 Community Day on the Queen Mary

It’s time for the annual District 5 Community Day on the Queen Mary! Thanks to the Economic Development Department, our office has partnered with the Queen Mary to provide free admission aboard the historic vessel for District 5 residents on Monday, August 4th from 5pm – 8pm! Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your space through the link or QR code today! Discounted parking will be available with validation, and RSVPs will be handled by the Queen Mary. Check out a brief list of FAQs, or feel free to call or email our office if you have any questions.

CD5 Community Meeting | August 21



Join us at the next CD5 Community Meeting, being held at the Wardlow Park Community Center on Thursday, August 21 at 6pm.

This time, we will be joined by team members from Long Beach Utilities, to talk about the services, programs, and resources offered by LBU and to answer community questions. We hope to see you there!

If you plan to join us, we encourage you to optionally RSVP to help us prepare the space. 

Thanks for a Great Harbor Tour!

Thanks to all who joined us on this year’s annual Harbor Tour! We had a great evening connecting with neighbors and learning about Port operations as we cruised the Harbor. Thanks as well to the Port of Long Beach team for hosting and providing us with such an interesting and informative tour. We are already looking forward to next year!

In case you missed it, there are still opportunities through the month of September to catch a community Harbor Tour with the Port of Long Beach on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 – 11:30am or fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8pm. Learn more about how to register at polb.com/porttours. 

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Cycle

FY26 Budget Cycle - Schedule of Hearings/Meetings

On July 24, 2025, Mayor Richardson released the Proposed FY26 Budget, which will be formally presented to the City Council by the City Manager at the Budget Hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at or after 3pm, along with a presentation of the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan, Budget Oversight Committee meetings and Budget Hearings will continue throughout the month of August until the Budget Adoption Hearing on Sept. 9, 2025, at 5pm.

Members of the community are invited to engage in the budget process by attending a community meeting this August, to learn what is included in the Proposed FY26 Budget, how input from community meetings in January and February was used to inform the Budget, and how the public can continue to participate in the budget process. There will be 5 in-person meetings, one of which will be in CD5, and one virtual meeting (see below); the full schedule and details can be found at longbeach.gov/FY26

• Thursday, August 7 | Virtual/Zoom | 6pm – 7:30pm
• Saturday, August 16 | Wardlow Park Community Center (3457 Stanbridge Ave) | 10am – 11:30am

Additionally, Digital Comment Cards can be submitted online, as another opportunity for community feedback on the proposed budget. All responses are anonymous and will be tabulated and provided to the City Council as a part of the FY 26 Budget process in August. This survey will close at the end of the day on Thurs., August 21. 

Public Works Department

Organics Collection - Reminders & Tips

As noted above, residents with Tuesday or Wednesday refuse collection days have started to receive their new green bins this week! With the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Chapter 395, Statues of 2016), Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, the State has mandated that all municipalities provide organics collection services to all single-family and multifamily residences that generate organic material in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote waste reduction. To comply with this unfunded State mandate, the City must implement an organics collection program and implement rates that cover the cost of the service.

As this phase of the green cart distribution continues over the next couple of weeks, please be aware that Tuesday/Wednesday service for the Organics bins will not begin until August 12th/13th.

While residents cannot “opt out” of this State-mandated service, the City is offering carts in 3 sizes (95-gallon, 65-gallon, or 35-gallon) to help residents find the right size for their household, which can help reduce spills, contaminations, and costs. For more details on how to request a different bin size, guidelines on what goes into the cart, as well as tips on how to keep it clean, visit longbeach.gov/LBOrganics or call 562-570-2876 with any further questions.

As with all state mandates, your state legislators are the only ones who can make changes to this law. If you wish to share feedback or concerns regarding this unfunded mandate, we encourage you to reach out to your State Senator or State Assemblymember. 

PW Director Eric Lopez Announces Departure

Earlier this week, the City of Long Beach announced the upcoming departure of our Public Works Department Director Eric Lopez, as he has accepted the Senior Vice President position at Pacifica Services Inc. in Pasadena. Director Lopez has served the Long Beach community since 2006, with leadership roles on various city teams and major projects before serving as PW Director for the past 5 years.

I commend Director Lopez on the quality, care, and compassion he put into his work in leading the Public Works Department in their ongoing efforts to maintain, improve, and keep our city running smoothly every day. I am especially grateful for his willingness to attend and lead community meetings to share expertise, answer questions, and have discussions on topics of concern for District 5 residents. Director Lopez has been a vital asset to our city team and will certainly be missed, but I hope you will join me in congratulating him on the next chapter of his career, and wishing him well in all future endeavors. Thank you and congratulations, Eric! 

Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications

Are You Prepared in the Event of an Emergency?

As the news of earthquakes of this past week remind us, natural disasters can strike quickly and without warning, and could force evacuation of your neighborhood or confine you to your home. Do you know what to do in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, or other emergency situation? Find tips and resources to help you and your family stay prepared at the City’s Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications website. There, you can sign up for AlertLongBeach to receive local emergency notifications by phone, email, or text; as well as review and download helpful resources like the Emergency Planning Guide, or more specific guides for a range of emergency situations, including Earthquake Preparedness & Tsunami Preparedness. Visit longbeach.gov/disasterpreparedness to learn more!

League of United Latin American Citizens

LULAC National Convention August 7 - 8

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) invites you to the 2025 LULAC National Convention: “Diverse Root & Shared Dreams” being held at the Long Beach Convention Center next week. LULAC, the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the US, advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs, with more than 535 councils nationwide. The Long Beach branch, Council #3309, is encouraging the local community to learn, become involved, and join in celebration of LULAC’s 95th year, by offering free admission for the community on August 7 & 8 from 9am – 5pm! Community members can enjoy free registration for the Plenary Sessions or the LULAC Youth Academy Sessions for college-age youth. Learn more and register for free at lulac.org.

Please note that the free admission includes the Plenary sessions and LULAC Youth Academy sessions but does not include luncheons or banquet sessions. If you are interested in registering for the entire convention activities including luncheon, banquet, or individual tickets to the Women’s Conference, please register and pay at lulac.org/convention25/registration. 

Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative

LBAVC Volunteer Portal & New Digital Directory

The Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative (LBAVC) is broadening their toolkit in pursuit of their mission to support organizations that serve veterans by streamlining access, expanding reach, and building stronger community connections. 

The LBAVC’s new Digital Resource Directory offers a centralized, accessible platform for finding veteran-serving programs and services—ranging from housing and employment to healthcare and legal aid. Designed with ease of use in mind, the online directory works on any device and can be shared directly. 

The LBAVC’s Volunteer Portal helps organizations and agencies alleviate administrative strain by promoting volunteer opportunities in a centralized system. Volunteers can connect directly with the LBAVC’s managed volunteer database and veteran-serving organizations can post volunteer roles. Learn more and find volunteer opportunities at lbavcoll.org!