CD5 Community Information Meetings

Feb. 27 | Public Safety & Civic Engagement

Join Councilwoman Kerr for a series of bi-monthly Community Meetings throughout 2025 to come together and learn about a variety of topics pertaining to CD5 and our city as whole.

On Thurs. Feb. 27th at the Wardlow Park Community Center, join to discuss Public Safety & Civic Engagement, featuring our LBPD East & LBPD North Patrol Resource Officers, the Senior Police Partners, and the LBPD Explorers. While not required, we ask that you please RSVP to help us adequately prepare the meeting space. We hope to see you there!

Long Beach Police Department

Feb. 22 | 602 - No Tresspassing Program Enrollment

The Long Beach Police Department and the Office of the City Prosecutor are hosting the 602 – No Trespassing Program on Saturday, February 22 from 10am – 12pm! Enrollment in the program allows business owners and residential complex managers to post an approved “No Trespassing Sign," which then gives LBPD the authority to warn, cite, or arrest trespassers, even if the owner or agent is not on the premises at the time. The City Prosecutor’s Office will have a Public Notary present, who will notarize a Request for Service free of charge. RSVP today!

Long Beach Airport

US Navy F/A-18 Military Operations at LGB | Feb 21 - 23

Three F/A-18 aircraft are scheduled to operate at Long Beach Airport from February 21 to February 23. The aircraft are expected to arrive at the Airport in the afternoon on Friday, February 21 and depart around noon on Sunday, February 23. Please note that times are approximate and subject to change.  

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. F/A-18 aircraft are noticeably louder than other aircraft and are easily heard in neighborhoods near LGB.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Noise Office at 562-570-2635 or LGBNoise@longbeach.gov. 

Community Development

Feb. 26 | 3401 Cerritos/1131 Wardlow Community Meeting

On February 26th at 6pm, the Community Development team will be hosting a project design review meeting at the Expo Arts Center as a next step in the process for the proposed affordable housing development at Wardlow & Cerritos. If you plan to attend, they ask that you please RSVP.

In the meantime, please feel free to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and other project and review process information all found on the Community Development Department’s Environmental Reports page.

City of Long Beach

Honoring Black History Month with Pan-African Flag

Earlier this week, we raised the Pan-African Flag at the Civic Center Plaza in honor of Black History Month. For the past 100 years, the tri-colored flag has been a unifying symbol of the Black experience in the US and across the world. I am proud to live in and represent a city where we actively display our commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and connectivity across all walks of life. There continue to be ways to celebrate Black History Month here in Long Beach, including Arts Council for Long Beach’s upcoming event, “Roots & Rhythm: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future,” this Sunday, Feb. 23rd on the Queen Mary. Learn more at artslb.org/event.

Economic Development

Level Up LB Applications Open!

Looking to take your business to the next level? The Econ Development Dept is now accepting applications for the Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover & Grant Program (Level Up LB), a program designed to support entrepreneurs and propel small businesses toward success and sustainability. The program will assist 20 small businesses with support services, workshops, and $10,000 in grant funding! Applications are available through 5pm on Thurs. March 20th.

For more information about program details, eligibility requirements, and to complete an application, go to longbeach.gov/levelup. For assistance, call the City’s BizCare Hotline at (562) 570 4BIZ (4249) or email 4Biz@longbeach.gov. 

Arts Council for Long Beach

Youth Art Contest - Deadline Extended!

Calling all Long Beach young artists! The deadline is now extended to showcase your talent in the City of Long Beach Youth Art Contest! Create a piece reflecting our district's history, culture, and community. Open to grades 1-8. Submit your entry by April 30th, 2025. Learn more at bit.ly/colbartcontest.

Arts Council for Long Beach

Mural Maintenance Microgrant Applications Open

Is your public mural or utility box artwork in need of restoration? The Public Art Maintenance Microgrant offers from $250 up to $1,000 in funding to restore and protect public art in Long Beach.

Applications are open to outdoor, publicly visible works on a rolling deadline - apply by the 15th of each month. Note, applicants must be the original artist OR have permission to restore the work.

Preserve Long Beach’s artistic identity—apply today!

City of Long Beach

Long Beach Launches "Love Your Block" Program

Last week, the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, launched Love Your Block, a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to take action and enhance their neighborhoods. With this partnership, Long Beach joins a national network of cities committed to supporting resident-led efforts to create lasting, positive change.

Through a community-led Civic Deliberation Team, residents will come together to address local challenges and drive meaningful change in West Long Beach. The Civic Deliberation Team will identify a key priority, develop an action plan and create challenge statements to guide residents in submitting grant proposals. Through a series of workshops, team members will ensure that funding is directed toward impactful, community-driven projects that align with local needs.

As part of this effort, the Love Your Block program will provide mini-grants of up to $2,500 for resident-led projects, empowering community members to take action and create lasting positive change in their neighborhoods.

 Long Beach residents, especially those living in West Long Beach, interested in applying for a mini-grant, joining the For Your Block Civic Deliberation Team, or volunteering for the program are encouraged to complete the Love Your Block Interest Form which is open for the duration of the initiative. Submitting the interest form ensures that residents receive the latest updates, guidance and resources to prepare for the upcoming grant application launch on Earth Day, April 22, 2025. Learn more in the recent press release. 

Public Works

Free Shred Event | March 8

The City of Long Beach Public Works Department is hosting a free shred event to help residents securely dispose of confidential documents.

Saturday, March 8 Veterans Memorial Stadium

4901 E. Conant St. (enter on Conant)

Visit lbcity.info/shredevent for more details about what to bring. For questions, please contact lbrecycles@longbeach.gov.

Rancho Los Cerritos

Join Us for District 5 Day at Rancho Los Cerritos | March 9

Join us for District 5 Day at Rancho Los Cerritos on Sunday, March 9th!

In partnership with RLC, our office is organizing a local community event to encourage residents to visit the beautiful and historic Rancho grounds right here in CD5. RLC will be opening early, at 11:30am, for CD5 residents to enjoy the grounds before they open for regular hours at 1pm. We hope you'll join us for a day of rich history, vibrant culture, and immersive scenery. RSVP today!

Los Angeles County Assessor

Make Sure Property Records Are Up to Date

LA County Assessor Jeff Prang reminds property owners of the importance of keeping property records up to date! See the following message from his office:

If your property was damaged or destroyed in the January wildfires, the Assessor’s Office wants to help you get the property tax relief you’re entitled to. However, to ensure a smooth process, it’s important that our records correctly show who owns the property.

Why does this matter?

Sometimes, our records don’t reflect the actual owner because a property was inherited but never officially reported to us. This happens when a property owner passes away, and their heirs don’t notify the Assessor’s Office of the transfer. If this information isn’t updated, it can lead to unexpected tax issues, including back taxes for multiple years if we later discover the change in ownership.