CSULB Dirtbags Baseball Program

CD5 Day at Dirtbags Game | March 30th

On Sunday, March 30th, Councilwoman Kerr invites you to bring your friends and family to support the Dirtbags Baseball Program!

At 1pm, join us and neighbors for a District 5 Day at Blair Field (4700 Deukmejian Dr) to watch our CSULB baseball team play UC Santa Barbara!

Community members can purchase discounted tickets at longbeachstate.com/CD5.

District 5 Office

CD5 Dump Day | March 29th

Join us for District 5 Dump Day on Saturday, March 29th! In partnership with Public Works and Conservation Corps of Long Beach, our office will provide dumpsters at three locations throughout District 5 (Expo Arts Center, Pan American Park, and Wardlow Park) from 8am - 12pm to give residents the opportunity to get rid of large, bulky, difficult-to-dispose-of items for free!

E-waste will also be collected at each site, however hazardous waste such as batteries, paint, or household cleaners will not be accepted.

For seniors or residents that have difficulty with transportation or mobility, please reach out to us at district5@longbeach.gov or (562) 570 5555, and we can help schedule a curbside pick-up of your items, pending availability from volunteers and local partners.

Long Beach Police Department

Congratulations LBPD Recruit Academy Class 99!

The Long Beach Police Department welcomed its newest Officers to the ranks at the Class 99 Graduation Ceremony earlier this week. Twenty-five LBPD recruits successfully completed five months of rigorous academic, physical, and practical training to equip them for their roles as Officers throughout the City of Long Beach. Congratulations to each of the new Officers, and thank you for answering the call to serve and protect our local communities! 

Go Long Beach

Use Go Long Beach for 24/7 Reporting of Non-Emergency Issues

Want to report some unsightly graffiti, dumped items, e-scooter violations, or other non-emergency issues in your neighborhood? Submit a report through Go Long Beach!

Download the app to your phone or visit golongbeach.my.site.com to submit a report or service request. Start by choosing the type of request, then provide additional details such as issue descriptions, specific locations, and photos if you are able. Those requests are then immediately added to the appropriate department’s work queue to address. You can choose to report anonymously or create an account so city staff can keep you updated of your request progress. You can also use the open data portal to see requests submitted by you and your neighbors all across Long Beach.

Go Long Beach offers a streamlined approach to reporting concerns directly to the correct departments and at any time of day, reducing inefficiencies of the back and forth between our Council office and each department. That said, feel free to follow up with us at 562-570-555 or district5@longbeach.gov if you wish to provide or are seeking additional information on your requests. Learn more about Go Long Beach and how to submit a report at longbeach.gov/golongbeach. 

Community Development Department

Share Your Thoughts on Zone In: Bixby Knolls | March 29th

The City of Long Beach is hosting a community walk audit for the Zone In: Bixby Knolls Project. This Zoning Update is part of the broader Zone In Program, a systematic rezoning of areas throughout Long Beach to implement the General Plan Land Use Element and the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and to ensure the City’s compliance with state planning and housing laws. The rezoning will help the City establish sufficient zoned capacity to meet existing and future housing needs as required by state law. We invite you to attend the community walk audit as the next opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback on the types of uses and buildings that you want to see in your community. Click to RSVP for the first walk audit.

Zone In: Bixby Knolls Project Community Walk Audit

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00-10:30 AM

Departing from the Long Beach Boulevard frontage of SteelCraft Long Beach,

3768 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90807

After a brief introduction to the project, we will walk together for roughly 5-6 blocks (1 hour), as we discuss observations and ideas for the neighborhood. For more information about this event, please contact Alejandro Sánchez-López at alejandro.sanchez-lopez@longbeach.gov.  

Long Beach Animal Care Services

Community Cat Project Grand Opening | March 29th

The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services, in partnership with The Little Lion Foundation, is launching the Long Beach Community Cat Project. This project, a first of its kind in the city, is focused on significantly reducing the overpopulation of free-roaming community cats in Long Beach and its service cities of Cerritos, Los Alamitos, and Signal Hill by providing free and accessible sterilization surgeries and animal care resources to community cats. 

Community members and animal serving organizations with community cats are encouraged to participate in this program to help support the City’s goal of drastically reducing community cat overpopulation. Those interested may submit an application at The Little Lion Foundation website or call LBACS at 562.570.7387 for more information.

Health & Human Services Department

Nominations Open for 2nd Year of Veterans Banner Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is accepting nominations for the second year of the Long Beach Veterans Banner Program. This year, up to 60 veterans will be honored with banners displayed throughout Long Beach for one year, starting summer 2025. Nominations will be accepted through March 31, 2025. Review the recent press release or visit longbeach.gov/veteransbanners to learn more and submit your nomination!

Marine Mammal Care Center

Toxic Algal Bloom Affecting Wildlife | What to Do If You Encounter a Live-Stranded Marine Mammal

The Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is reporting increased numbers of sea lions and dolphins stranding themselves on beaches along the coastline, showing symptoms indicating domoic acid toxicosis. Domoic acid is a naturally occurring neurotoxin produced by algae that accumulates in fish such as sardines and anchovies, which are then consumed by marine mammals, leading to severe neurological symptoms. This toxin can cause seizures, aggressive behavior, lethargy, dehydration, vomiting, and even death in a variety of marine mammals, dolphins, and sea birds.

While it is always dangerous to approach a marine mammal on the beach, sea lions affected by domoic acid can be especially aggressive, often awaking from a seizure with little notice. This is a safety issue for people and their pets as much as it is for the marine mammals. Please see the following reminders for What to Do If You Encounter a Live-Stranded Marine Mammal:

• Stay Back – Keep at least 50 feet away to minimize stress and prevent unintentional harm. 
• Call for Help Immediately – Contact Marine Mammal Care Center at 1-800-39-WHALE (94253). 
• Do Not Push the Animal Back into the Water – Stranded animals often come ashore due to illness or injury. The best thing we can do is reduce the animal’s stress and suffering and wait for rescuers to arrive. 
• Minimize Noise & Disturbance – Avoid loud sounds, keep dogs and crowds away, and speak in hushed tones. 

It is unknown at this time how long the toxic algal bloom will continue to affect local marine life. Please exercise caution and remember to call the MMCC immediately if you observe a stranded marine mammal. 

Recent Council Item

Item 22: Transgender Day of Visibility

At Council on Tuesday, March 18th, I was proud to sign on, along with Vice Mayor Uranga, to Councilwoman Allen's Item 22 to request an official recognition of March 31^st as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) here in Long Beach. TDOV is a day where people across the country and around the world come together to raise awareness about the experiences, achievements, and ongoing struggles of transgender individuals. Especially in present times, it’s important that we stand up for the rights of all people to live freely and be who they are. Long Beach has a long history of advocacy and support for our LGBTQ+ family, neighbors, and friends, and I am proud that we will take this chance to recognize TDOV to show Long Beach is a safe city for anyone to call home.