City of Long Beach

Thanksgiving Schedule & Safety Tips

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, many city services and facilities will be closed on both Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov. 29th. Refuse and recycling will be collected per their normal schedules, however street sweeping and associated parking enforcement is cancelled. Learn more in the recent press release.

While you're gearing up for holiday plans, keep in mind the following reminders to ensure a safe, healthy, and hazard-free Thanksgiving for all!

• Fire Safety is Key - The rate of accidental residential fires increases every year during the holiday season, with home cooking fires being a common culprit on Thanksgiving. Limit your risks by never leaving cooking unattended, keeping children away from hot appliances, liquids, and foods, using battery-operated candles for décor, and making sure your smoke alarms are in working order!
• Food Prep Matters - When cooking a turkey, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that improper handling or undercooking the bird can spoil the holiday by leading to food poisoning and illness. Check out these guidelines to help!
• Stay Healthy - Make sure you're up to do date on flu and COVID vaccines, wash your hands frequently, consider testing for COVID before traveling, and stay home if you're feeling ill.
• Travel Safely - As the holiday season approaches, it is especially important to note the importance of not driving while impaired or distracted. The Long Beach Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and will increase its police presence throughout the city to help deter drivers from distracted driving and driving under the influence. Do your part to keep the streets safe by designating a sober driver, using taxis or rideshare apps, planning trips in advance to avoid cellphone use while driving, and maintaining strict awareness of your surroundings whether your a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorist.
• In Case of Emergency - Report suspicious or illegal activity to the Long Beach Police Department. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, you can dial the non-emergency phone tree at 562.435.6711.

Learn more about these tips in the recent press release. Thank you for doing your part to ensure a safe and happy Thanksgiving for all of Long Beach!

Long Beach Utilities

F.O.G. Belongs in the Trash

Whether you’re cooking this week or for any other upcoming holidays, Long Beach Utilities reminds us to avoid inviting F.O.G. to the party!

What's F.O.G. you might ask? F.O.G. stands for Fats, Oils, and Grease, and they can be found in cooking/frying oil, butter, dairy milk, sauces, dressings, and dips.

While you may need them to cook up your delicious holiday meal, they belong in the trash after the party. F.O.G. hardens as it cools and can clog up your plumbing system and create blockages in the City's sewer system leading to sewer back-ups and overflow.

Economic Development Dept

Small Business Saturday | Nov. 30th

As shopping for the end-of-year holidays kicks off after Thanksgiving, don’t forget to support your local businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30th! Small businesses are central to the Long Beach community and a vital part of the city’s culture and economy.

Shopping locally can reduce environmental impacts, increase local competition and innovation, stimulate the local economy, support local jobs, and foster a sense of community pride and connection.

Here in CD5, we are lucky to be home to a wide array of small businesses, especially in our business corridors like Bixby Knolls, Norse Way Village, and Parkview Village!

Long Beach Police Department

Traffic Fatality - Wardlow Rd & Palo Verde Ave

My office became aware of the traffic fatality at Wardlow Rd, & Palo Verde Ave. on Tuesday morning. Collision Investigation detectives are investigating the collision that occurred on Nov. 26, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult. At approximately 7:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Wardlow Road and Palo Verde Avenue, regarding an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles. At this time, speed and distracted driving appear to be factors in the collision. Learn more in the recent press release.

A reminder to all, please stay safe and alert throughout this holiday weekend, and refrain from impaired driving of any kind! My office will be discussing this intersection with our city departments in consideration of additional safety measures. Our hearts go out to those affected by this traffic fatality. 

Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative

Veterans Donation Drive

In celebration of Veterans Day and as we enter into the holiday season, our CD5 office is partnering with the Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative to hold a Veterans Donation Drive! Find locations across CD5 from Monday, Nov. 11 - Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, and help us in giving back to local veterans in need. 

Long Beach Utilities

Wardlow Rd Waterline Repairs

The Long Beach Utilities Department will be conducting an emergency waterline repair on Wardlow Rd between Orange Ave & Brayton Ave in two phases starting Nov. 20th and concluding Dec. 9th. The construction work entails repairing a water main and the project will be completed in two phases: 

Phase I: Northside of Wardlow Road

Expected Start Date: 11/20/2024 

Expected End Date: 11/21/2024

*Expect water service interruptions between 8:00am and noon on 11/21/2024 

Phase II: Southside of Wardlow Road

Expected Start Date: 12/2/2024 

Expected End Date: 12/9/2024

*Expect water service interruptions on 12/4 or 12/5 for approximately 1-2 hour 

Construction Hours: 7am – 4pm Note: Schedule is subject to delay due to inclement weather or other unforeseen complications. 

Important Community Information 

• The work areas will be closed for your safety.
• Please observe all “NO PARKING” signs and remove your vehicle from the area as required.
• Noise will occur during construction. Long Beach Utilities will take measures to minimize noise levels as much as possible.