Dave's Hot Chicken Grand Opening in CD4

4680 E Los Coyotes Diagonal Suite 106 (at Ximeno)

This morning, we held the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Dave’s Hot Chicken location at Ximeno and LCD. It is at the east end of the former Polly’s Pies building next to Everything Bundt Cakes. They are open from 10 am to 2 am daily, and noon to 2 am on Sundays. You can check out their menu at this link, and pick up lunch, dinner or a midnight snack tonight. Better yet, pick up dinner for tonight’s Muni Band concert at El Dorado Park at 6:30 pm.

RLA Summer Concert Series Kickoff

Next concert: July 28th featuring Krooked Fingerz



On Sunday, Rancho Los Alamitos hosted the first of three summer concerts. The featured artist was the legendary SoCal blues guitarist, Kid Ramos. It was a great concert that was enjoyed by a capacity crowd. If you’ve never been to a RLA summer concert, you’ll have two more chances on 7/28 and 8/25. From the stage, Kid Ramos said what we hear from so many first-time RLA visitors: “This is a beautiful setting. I’ve never been here before, and I’d love to come back.”

Municipal Band Concert at Whaley Park

The Municipal Band’s patriotic themed concert drew a huge crowd Tuesday night for Whaley Park’s final LBMB concert of the season. Tonight, we’ll be back at El Dorado Park to continue the season with five more LBMB concerts. We handed out American flags prior to the concert, and the crowd waved them and kept time with the music. The crowd also showed a great appreciation for the City’s rich US Navy history, and that includes two former naval hospital sites in CD4. Check out their enthusiasm for “Anchors Aweigh” in the attached video.

Summer Recess for Council Meetings in July

For the first time, the City of Long Beach will conduct a summer recess for City Council meetings during the month of July. City Council meetings that would have normally been held on Tuesdays, July 2nd, 9th and 23rd will not take place. The meeting on July 16th will still occur for any Council business that needs to take place during the month of July. City Council meetings will return to normal scheduling on Tuesday, August 6th. Read more information in the press release at this link.

Community Vote for El Dorado Park Mural

Voting available now through July 8th | Voting link



The Arts Council for Long Beach and the City of Long Beach have partnered on a grant for a city wide mural project initiative. They would like your help in deciding the final artwork at El Dorado Park in Council District 4! The survey, at this link, has three proposed murals. If you have any questions, please email publicart@artslb.org or call (562) 204-6503.

CSULB Learning Institute Summer Classes

Registration now open | Classes start July 8th | Register here

Long Beach State's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) hosts non-credit courses for persons 50 years of age or older. Classes will be held from July 8th to August 31st. Registration is now open for the Summer 2024 session. For more information and to register for courses, click here.

Long Beach Modified Tree Trimming Grid

To address schedule delays to the Long Beach City tree trimming grid, the Public Services Bureau of Long Beach Public Works has updated the tree grid to better align with the current Council Districts. The former tree grid, established over 25 years ago, was originally aligned with the Council Districts based on the 1990 census. Over the years, this grid has evolved into a tree maintenance program that has experienced delays due to resources being diverted to address “out of cycle” tree trimming requests, resulting in a 12-month delay in the scheduled trimming work for FY 23-24. Read the memo at this link and view the interactive grid map here.

Municipal Band Concert TONIGHT at El Do

July 5th | 6:30 pm | El Dorado Park West - 2800 N Studebaker Rd.

Celebrate 115 years of the Long Beach Municipal Band. This summer’s theme “Music to My Ears” will feature the sounds of patriotic music, movies, pop, jazz and more. Free concerts begin at 6:30 pm. This week’s theme is “Spirit of America” with vocalist Mark Kopitzke. Below are the CD4 upcoming concerts:

• El Dorado Park on Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2

Tanabata Festival at the EBM Japanese Garden

July 7th | 1 pm - 3 pm | Free parking in CSULB lot G4 only

Join the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden for the Tanabata Festival. According to legend, the two stars Orihime and Hikoboshi, which are usually separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet. The event will feature giveaways, crafts and music. Reserve a spot here. Reservations are $10 and good for a group of up to 6 people.

LBFD Training Center: Live Burn Schedule

July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | 8 am – 4 pm | 2249 Argonne Ave.



The Long Beach Fire Training Center will be conducting live fire trainings on these dates/times that are subject to change:

• Monday (7/8) between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Tuesday (7/9) between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Wednesday (7/10) between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Thursday (7/11) between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Friday (7/12) between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Live fire training is essential in the development of firefighters and teaches skills needed to perform lifesaving and property-saving operations in the City of Long Beach. Thank you for your continued support of the Long Beach Fire Department!

LBACS Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

July 8th & 12th | 10 am - 3 pm | LBACS - 7700 E Spring St.

Long Beach Animal Care Services and Camp Clinics are hosting multiple low-cost vaccine clinics. Upcoming clinics will take place from 10 am to 3 pm on Monday, July 8th and Friday, July 12th. Click here for future vaccine clinics at LBACS. No appointment necessary, but only the first 60 pets will be accepted. For a vaccine price list and important tips to expedite your visit please visit this link.

My First Storytime @ Los Altos Library

July 9th | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | 5614 E Britton Dr.

Join Los Altos Librarians and have fun building early literacy skills! In this storytime event, young children will sing songs and rhymes, dance with scarves, and enjoy bubbles at the end. A story will be read at the start of the storytime to introduce book reading in a group setting. There will be free play after storytime. This program is recommended for children up to 3 years old. Find more information at this link.

Coffee with the Commander in CD4

July 9th | 2 - 3 pm | Starbucks - 5501 E Stearns St.

Join the LBPD East Division Commander Shaleana Benson and East Division officers for casual conversation about your community, ask questions, voice your concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with the Commander will take place on Tuesday, July 9th from 2 to 3 pm at Starbucks Coffee. Find more information at this link.

Puppet Show at El Do & Los Altos Libraries

El Dorado - July 11th | Los Altos - July 12th | 1 - 2 pm



The Long Beach Public Library is hosting a Party Puppet Show at El Dorado Library AND Los Altos Neighborhood Library. Come laugh, sing, and dance with a festive and colorful cast of puppets sure to delight kids big and small!

• El Dorado Library (2900 N Studebaker Rd.) on Thursday, July 11th from 1 to 2 pm. Visit this link or call (562) 570-3136 for more information.
• Los Altos Library (5614 E Britton Dr.) on Friday, July 12th from 1 to 2 pm. Visit this link or call (562) 570-1045 for more information.

Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos

July 11th | 1:30 - 4 pm | 6400 E Bixby Hill Rd.

Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time connecting to water, nature, and sustainability. All ages are welcome while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is FREE. Please call (562) 431-3541 for additional information.

El Dorado Nature Center Concerts

July 11th featuring Corday | 6:30 pm | 7550 E Spring St.

The El Dorado Nature Center outdoor concerts will open for picnicking at 6:30 pm with live music from 7 to 8 pm. Friends of El Dorado Nature Center members can enter early at 6 pm. Bring an eco-friendly dinner and low chairs. There is a $5 donation per person that supports Friends of El Dorado Nature Center. For more information, please call (562) 570-1745. Upcoming concerts: July 11th with Corday, July 25th with Sligo Rags, August 8th with JP McDermott and August 22nd with Steel Parade.

Long Beach Municipal Band Concert

July 12th | 6:30 pm | El Dorado Park West - 2800 N Studebaker Rd.

Celebrate 115 years of the Long Beach Municipal Band. This summer’s theme “Music to My Ears” will feature the sounds of patriotic music, movies, pop, jazz and more. Free concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The July 12th theme is “For the Sport of It” featuring vocalist L. Young.

HHW & E-Waste Recycling Event at EDCO

July 13th | 9 am - 2 pm | 2755 California Ave.

The City of Long Beach hosts FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Electronic Waste Collection Events every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center in Signal Hill. The next collection event is Saturday, July 13th. Drop off your hazardous household items, old electronics, and used tires safely. Learn more here. Option to reserve a spot for the event at this link.

LB Towne Center Bubble Bash Event

July 13th | 12 pm - 2 pm | Regal Promenade - 7575 Carson Blvd.

Celebrate the summer at Long Beach Towne Center's Bubble Bash! The event is on Saturday, July 13th, from 12 pm to 2 pm in the Regal Promenade. During the event, guests will enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, an overflowing foam zone, live entertainment, a character meet and greet, games, and giveaways. For more info, please visit this link.

Two Former Naval Hospital Sites in CD4

In our Whaley Park Muni Band concert item above, we referenced the fact there were two Naval Hospital sites in the current Council District 4. The original Naval Hospital Long Beach opened in 1942 at 5901 E. 7th Street. It closed in 1950 and ultimately became the current VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The land had been part of Rancho Los Alamitos that was purchased from the Bixby Family by the Navy in 1941. The second hospital opened in 1967 at Carson and the 605 Freeway where the Long Beach Towne Center is now located. Council District 4 is organizing an effort to erect a plaque or monument at the Towne Center to recognize the former Naval Hospital site. We’ll have more details in an upcoming newsletter.