Long Beach Police Department

DUI Checkpoint in East Division TONIGHT Jan. 23

On Jan. 23, 2026, the Long Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the East Division area.

The Long Beach Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Learn more in the recent press release.

District 5 Office

CD5 Community Meeting | Thursday, Jan. 29

Join Councilwoman Kerr and the CD5 team for the first District 5 Community Meeting of 2026! The meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 6pm at the Wardlow Park Community Center (3457 Stanbridge Ave.) featuring LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish.

While not required, we ask that you please RSVP to help us prepare adequate seating. We hope to see you there! 

Energy & Environmental Services

Blue Recycling Bins | Exchange Rollout Begins in Feb.

Earlier this week, the Energy & Environmental Services (EES) Department released a memo regarding the pending replacement of existing purple recycling carts with blue recycling carts. This exchange is a required to comply with the new State-wide standard implemented with the passing of the unfunded state mandate, SB 1383 – mandating all recycling carts throughout California be the color blue.

All residents with City-serviced trash and organics service will have their existing purple recycling cart exchanged for a blue recycling cart. The exchange will be implemented by the city’s residential recycling contractor,  Waste Management (WM). Due to the scale of the rollout, WM will use a third-party contractor to assist with the delivery, and residents can expect the process as follows:


Beginning the first week of February, purple recycling cart exchange will occur on the customer’s regular scheduled service day. After the WM recycling truck collects and empties the existing purple cart, the contractor will collect the purple cart and replace it with a blue cart. Note:

• There will be no changes to the recycling service level, as the same size and number of carts will be delivered.
• There will be no changes to what materials are accepted.
• There will be no impact on customer costs.
• The purple carts will be recycled.
  

The entire delivery area will be rechecked by the cart recovery team within the same 24-hour period and again the following week to recover any purple carts that might not have been set out for service previously. If you forget to leave your purple cart out on the day your blue cart arrives, you can just leave it out later that day or on the next service day. 


It is expected to take approx. 6 – 8 months to complete the exchange process citywide, as it covers more than 120,000 recycling carts. As the rollout begins, residents can visit the city’s website to view an embedded mapping tool provided by the contractor that allows you to search your address and identify your tentative cart delivery date.

To help everyone stay informed and to minimize call center wait times, staff have created a detailed FAQ section on the website that covers everything residents need to know about the recycling cart exchange. Learn more there, or in the recent memo.

Recycle Your Textiles | Jan. 31

The EES Department is utilizing grant funds to host a one-time event to collect unwanted textiles for recycling and remaking on Saturday, Jan. 31st from 10am – 2pm, or until capacity is reached.

Residents can bring up to two standard 13-gallong bags of textiles per person to any of three drop-off locations:

• Mark Twain Library – 1401 Anaheim St., 90813
• Michelle Obama Library – 5870 Atlantic Ave., 90805
• El Dorado Park West – 2760 E. Barrios St., 90815

Accepted materials include clothing, towels, and light blankets, including those with tears, holes, or rips. Items not accepted include undergarments (socks, bras, underwear), sheets, pillowcases, duvets, stuffed items (pillows, comforters), animal furs, and children’s clothing.

Textiles cannot be recycled and remade if placed in curbside carts. The event’s partner SUAY, an LA-based closed-loop recycling company, will collect, clean, and remake textiles to create new products such as repaired clothing and remade goods such as pillows and dog beds. Remember, this is a textile drop-off for remaking and recycling, not a charity drive. Residents with new or gently-used, high quality clothing and textiles are encouraged to donate them to a local charitable organization or shelter instead. For recommendations, see the city’s donation guide. For updates and more details, visit lbcity.info/textilerecycling.

Recent Items at Council & Committee

MPI Meeting Presentation - EIFDs

On Tuesday, Jan. 20th, the Mobility, Ports, & Infrastructure (MPI) Committee heard a presentation from the Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) Dept. regarding the potential implementation of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) in the City of Long Beach. As the City continues to move away from oil revenues, it’s important to assess ways to increase revenues that are crucial for funding public infrastructure maintenance and improvements. EIFDs are used as a tool to capture value from new developments and private investments happening throughout the city in order to fund infrastructure and community investment priorities.

EIFDs do not impose new or raise existing taxes, but establishes an apportionment of future property tax revenue within a specific boundary without affecting a property owner’s bill. The EDO Team outlined the potential areas to be designated as EIFDs throughout the city, and discussed how the funds could be used. While the boundaries of EIFDs designate where the funding is captured, the funds can be used for public infrastructure projects (streets, sewers, parks, libraries, etc) anywhere in the city. Learn more by reviewing the presentation or watching the recorded meeting and discussion.

MPI Meeting Presentation - NTMP

Public Works (PW) also shared a presentation at the MPI meeting discussing an update of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). The PW Team shared the process for how the Department handles Traffic Calming Requests and Studies, how data is collected and prioritized, and discussed the implementation of the new dedicated webpage for information and requests: longbeach.gov/trafficsafety. Based on the latest data, 17 locations citywide have been recommended for traffic safety measures. In CD5, the identified segments and the recommended measures are as follows:


• Bixby Rd.
• From Orange Ave. to Walnut Ave. – addition of refuge median, new striping
• From Walnut Ave. to Cherry Ave. – addition of refuge median, new striping
• Pacific Ave. from 37^th St. to Bixby Rd. – directed enforcement, speed limit signs/markings, new striping
  

Learn more about these traffic calming strategies and other details on the program by reviewing the presentation or watching the recorded meeting and discussion.

3 Items Related to Traffic Calming

Later on Tuesday, 3 Items came before Council to approve moving forward on some of the recommendations provided by the NTMP: Items 23, 24, and 25.

Item 23 approved the acquisition of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). RRFBs are used to enhance crosswalk visibility and alert drivers that a pedestrian is crossing the roadway, specifically at mid-block crossings on higher-traffic or higher-speed roads. Learn more by reviewing the item and attachments or watching the recorded video and discussion.

Item 24 approved the implementation of speed limit reductions across the city. Staff identified 42 street segments within residential and business districts that are appropriate for the default State standard of 25 mph; 23 local street segments whose data related to the NTMP warrant a reduction in existing posted speed limits; and 12 street segments identified for reductions due to their proximities to local parks. In CD5, those include:

• Clark Ave. from the North City Limit to Carson St.
• Cover St. from the West City Limit to Lakewood Blvd.
• Faculty Ave. from Conant St. to Lew Davis St.
• Lew Davis St. from Faculty Ave. to Clark Ave.
• Orange Ave.
• From Carson St. to Bixby Rd.
• From Bixby Rd. to City Limit near Wardlow Rd.
• From City Limit near Signal Hill to PCH
• From Claiborne Dr. to Cartagena St.
• From City Limits near 31st St. to City Limits near Spring St.
• From Maron Pl. to Bixby Rd.
• Tehachapi Dr. from Orange Ave. to Cherry Ave.
• Marshall Pl. from Atlantic Ave. to Orange Ave.
• Terrylynn Pl. from Del Mar Ave. to Country Club Dr.
• Parkcrest St. from Osler Ave. to Bellflower Blvd.
• Monlaco Rd. from Woodruff Ave. to Palo Verde Ave.
• Wardlow Rd. from Heather Ave. to Montair Ave.

Learn more by reviewing the item and attachments or watching the recorded video and discussion.

Item 25 approved the city’s contract with a vendor who will supply as-needed traffic devices and services to support the City’s traffic calming program, including channelizing devices, crash attenuation devices, flagging equipment, safety barriers, work zone signage, speed feedback signs, rubber traffic calming products, data collection solutions, variable message signs, mounting accessories , and other traffic calming and safety devices. These devices help delineate roadways and influence motorist behavior to advance the City’s Vision Zero goals and create calmer traffic conditions in Long Beach. Learn more by reviewing the item and attachments or watching the recorded video and discussion.

Parks, Recreation & Marine Department

Tree Trimming at Los Cerritos & Cherry Parks | Jan. 27

On Tuesday, Jan. 27th, tree trimmings have been scheduled across both Los Cerritos Park and Cherry Park. Earlier this week, signage was posted at both locations to inform park patrons of the upcoming work.

See the map images for the locations of trees being serviced.

Long Beach Transit

February Service Change Effective Feb. 1

Long Beach Transit (LBT) conducts three annual service changes in February, June, and August, to enhance the efficiency and punctuality of bus schedules. The upcoming February service change is scheduled to take effect on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, and will encompass various adjustments to bus schedules and stops across different routes.

Major changes include expanded late night service for Routes 21, 22, 46, 61, 94, 173, 174, and 191; the cancellation of Route 81; and merging of Routes 21 & 23, 51 & 52, and 102 &104, with merged routes becoming Routes 21, 51, and 104, respectively. Other changes include minor route time adjustments and some bus stop removals, including the removal of stops #1432 and #1447, serviced by Route 112 at Clark & Pageantry.

For a full summary of changes and maps, visit ridelbt.com/servicechange.

City of Long Beach

Upcoming Budget Meetings | Share Your FY27 Priorities

The City of Long Beach is inviting members of the public to participate in the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget development process by sharing their service priorities at one of the upcoming community budget meetings or by completing the Long Beach Budget Priority Survey.

The community budget meetings will be held in person at multiple locations throughout the city, and one in a virtual format; check the attached flyer for details on dates, times, and locations. While none of these meetings are physically in CD5, the city aims to hold the meetings at varying throughout the city during each Fiscal Year development process, and we encourage everyone interested to attend the virtual meeting or an in-person meeting at one of the provided locations if able.


In addition to the meetings, community members may also submit their budget service priorities by completing the Long Beach Budget Priority Survey, available online at longbeach.gov/FY27 now through Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Those with limited access to a computer or smart phone may visit a public computer lab available at any open Long Beach Public Library location to access the survey. Learn more at about the FY27 budget development process at longbeach.gov/FY27.

Early Learning Hub

New Year, Cozy Care: Supporting Your Childcare Needs

The Long Beach Early Learning Hub helps families connect with childcare, explore tuition assistance, and enroll in care—all through one simple application linking to 140+ local providers. Create your account today to find a program that fits your needs. Visit www.thehublb.org to learn more. 

Health & Human Services

Homeless PIT Count

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Homeless Point In Time Count! Yesterday morning, the CD5 team and I joined more than 300 volunteers across Long Beach in the citywide effort to collect data that helps the City understand the scope of homelessness, secure funding, and improve services and housing solutions. There is no one-size-fits-all experience or solution, and hearing people’s stories about how they are experiencing homelessness is important to further our understanding and improve our approach.

To learn more about the PIT Count and how you can get involved in the future, visit longbeach.gov/homelessness/annual-homeless-count. There, you can also find the results of last year’s and other previous Counts for a better understanding of the data collected and how it is analyzed.