Thank you to my staff along with the office of Sustainability and the Conservation Corps for helping us make progress at last week's mulching event!

With that said, there is still work to be done. Join us today, Saturday, October 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 am to finish the beautifying work for the corner of Bixby Village Drive and Loynes Drive, helping to spread mulch. This practice suppresses weeds and will make that corner look clean and beautiful.

I would love to see neighbors coming together to help with this project. Please come down for an hour or two to help spread mulch and meet some neighbors too! We could use the extra hands. Email my office if you have any questions at District3@longbeach.gov.

This week, the October 14 State Lands Commission agenda was published and it includes two items related to Long Beach oil production: Item 30 and 31. Thank you to everyone who wrote in your comments already.

We are asking residents to contact the State Lands Commission and urge that revenue generated during the phase-out of oil production in Long Beach be reinvested locally.

Under the current structure, the City receives only 8.5 percent of the revenue, which is restricted to coastal maintenance, while the State receives 42.5 percent to spend freely. That formula dates back to a 1964 law that deemed it “unnecessary and unwise” to spend oil revenue locally.

As oil production winds down under the State-led phase-out, we believe the remaining funds should be used to restore Long Beach’s shoreline, not sent to the State’s General Fund. Since 2004, nearly six billion dollars in oil revenue from Long Beach has gone to the State’s General Fund. Today, State budget challenges are cited as the reason that current and future oil revenue produced in Long Beach cannot fund mitigation, restoration, or transition efforts locally. That stance reflects the mindset of a profit-driven oil company, not a responsible steward of our coast.

We are asking the State to fund the restoration of our coast now, rather than leaving the environmental and financial burdens of oil production to future generations of Long Beach families.

Please email State Lands Commission here. Don't know what to say? Click here.

Find the call in information and other ways to participate in the next State Lands Commission meeting here.

I attended the Long Beach Public Library Foundation’s annual Grape Expectations Gala. This fundraiser helps provide vital support for literacy, tutoring, and technology programs that keep our Long Beach libraries thriving. Thank you to Marathon Petroleum for their title sponsorship of this incredible event.

It was a wonderful evening spent with readers and leaders who make our libraries an incredible space for the community with a special shout-out to our Director of Library Services, Cathy DeLeon!

As Chair of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, join me and Vice Chair Kalmick on Saturday, October 11, at 9:00 am for a morning walk through the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands. Learn more about the vision for restoration before the work begins!

This week, I joined Councilmember Daryl Supernaw and East Division Commander Shaleana Benson to connect with neighbors from across our districts. Coffee with a Cop is always a great opportunity to hear from the community and strengthen partnerships.

Join the Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO), formerly the Economic Development Department, for an Open House celebrating their renaming and renewed mission to create equitable opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs in Long Beach. The free event will feature program overviews, activities, giveaways, music, and refreshments.

My Field Deputy, Maria Delgado, attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil hosted by WomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB). She joined community members to support survivors, honor the 12 victims lost to violence this year, and stand together in the effort to spread awareness and end domestic violence.

Beasties Mexican Smashburgers is now open in Marina Pacifica. I am excited to have them in District 3 and look forward to the great food and community engagement they’ll bring to the neighborhood.

Wilson High School will host its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the new Wilson Aquatic Center. This fundraiser brings alumni back into the pool to face off with current student athletes and highlights the school’s storied aquatics program and community spirit.

Last Saturday morning, my office joined the Belmont Heights Neighborhood Association (BHCA) to help with weeding and mulching at the Red Car Greenbelt.

The progress is starting to show thanks to the hard work of the BHCA community. We hope it brings you joy each time you walk by. The BHCA meets on the last Saturday of every month to keep working on the Greenbelt, one section at a time.

For years, Michael's on Naples has been a place where our community has gathered over great food and conversation. Wishing Michael and his team the very best and looking forward to the next chapter!

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority met last week and approved expenditures for construction of the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands restoration project. Construction is expected to begin in early November. Thank you to fellow board members for their dedication to moving this project forward!

Connect with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and learn how they make a difference in our community. From leadership programs in schools and scholarships for students to serving meals at Lydia House and honoring our first responders, the Kiwanis Club is dedicated to service. Meet members, bring a friend, everyone is welcome!

I joined Francesco Zimone to celebrate the expanded hours of L’antica Pizzeria da Michele in Belmont Shore. Now enjoy breakfast at their Italian inspired outdoor patio.

Discover how you can make a difference in protecting our waterways at this free community event on Tuesday, October 7 at Long Beach Sea Base. You’ll gain hands-on experience with water quality testing kits and hear from Dr. Win Cowger about the latest research on plastic pollution and its impact on our health and environment.

The MPSF Open Water Swim Championship is on Saturday, October 18, at Marine Stadium. Collegiate teams and open division swimmers from around the region will take to the water to show their passion for the sport and competitive spirit.

You are invited to join the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority for the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project. Construction is expected to begin in early November, and this ceremony is a great opportunity to learn more about the first major wetlands restoration effort in our community.