| Vol. 03 | Issue 34 |
| August 9, 2025 | | | |
Greetings!
I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful month of August here in District 3.There’s a lot going on in our community, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Learn more about what's happening in District 3 below.
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Green organic bins are rolling out – The City’s Residential Organics Collection Program is expanding by service day. If your trash day is Tuesday or Wednesday, organics pickup begins August 12 & 13; Thursday and Friday service starts October 9 & 10. Learn more by visiting here: longbeach.gov/LBOrganics.
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Camerata Singers - TONIGHT - Join me at Rec Park Bandshell to listen to Long Beach’s a cappella group Camerata Singers with Live at the Shell at 4:00 pm tonight!
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Movies on the Block – TONIGHT – The Greenbelt Heights neighborhood is showing Shrek at 8:00 pm on Ninth Street between Grand and Mira Mar. Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy free popcorn, and connect with neighbors.
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Friends of Belmont Shore Summer Concert – On Thursday, August 14, at Mother’s Beach, the FoBS will host Rolling Stones tribute band Jumping Jack Flash from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Free and family-friendly.
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Budget meetings are underway – The FY 2026 budget process is in full swing. Public meetings this month are your opportunity to learn about proposed spending, ask questions, and share your priorities.
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4th & Termino Summer Fest – Celebrate summer with live music, food, and local vendors on Saturday, August 16, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 4th & Termino.
As always, the District 3 team and I are here to help. You can reach us at District3@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6300.
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Kristina Duggan
Councilmember | District 3
| | Upcoming City Council Meeting Highlight | | |
On Tuesday, August 12, the City Council will be presenting the budgets for Police and Fire. Councilmember Duggan is interested in how this budget improves emergency response times for Police and Fire, and how the Police's budget addresses traffic safety enforcement and nuisance crimes. Please view the presentation here.
The City Council will also hear the following item of interest:
Item #27: Strengthen the Long Beach’s Values Act and reaffirm the City’s commitment to protecting families, uplifting dignity, and honoring the contributions of Long Beach’s diverse immigrant communities with the immediate adoption of the policy recommendations and actions set forth in this City Council Letter and in accordance with the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations.
Do you want to participate in a City Council meeting but don't know how? Check out the 3rd District's Guide to City Council Meetings here!
| | Summary of Previous City Council Meeting | | |
On Tuesday, August 5, the City Council was presented with the FY26 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget. Please view the presentation here. Councilmember Duggan spoke about how the City needs to start demanding that more of the oil revenue generated in Long Beach stays in Long Beach. She also stated that she looks forward to hearing how this year's budget addresses: police response times, nuisance crimes; traffic safety; and improving streets, curbs, and sidewalks. Listen to Councilmember Duggan's comments here.
All City Council, Committee, and Commission agendas can be found here.
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National Night Out 2025 in District 3 | |
Last Tuesday, after City Council, I had the opportunity to attend multiple National Night Out events! I connected with residents, answered questions, and met neighbors across our district.
A huge thank you to the Long Beach Police Department for all their hard work and dedication to keeping our neighborhoods safe!
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Residential Organics Collection Program Update | |
The City of Long Beach is continuing the phased rollout of its Residential Organics (Green Cart) Collection Program this month, as mandated by State Senate Bill 1383. City-serviced households will receive a new green cart up to 2.5 weeks before service begins.
While your cart may arrive early, collection will not begin until the service start dates listed below. Additional details, including collection tips and accepted materials, will be mailed directly to households ahead of their start date.
• Monday service: Started June 2025
• Tuesday & Wednesday service: Starts August 12–13, 2025
• Thursday & Friday service: Starts October 9–10, 2025
Learn more at longbeach.gov/LBOrganics.
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Care Closet LBC - Ocean Blvd Clean-Up | |
Care Closet has done it again! In response to concerns about increased trash along Ocean Boulevard and in the beach parking lots, my office partnered with Care Closet. Their team cleaned sidewalks and parking lots from Bay Shore Avenue to Bennett Avenue.
Let's work together to keep our beaches clean: "Leave no trash, take three pieces."
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Bushfire Kitchen is Now OPEN! | Last week, I joined Bushfire Kitchen’s grand opening, along with the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach, to welcome their family owned and operated business to District 3. If you are in the Traffic Circle area, take some time to stop by for delicious eats (especially their empanadas) and welcome the Bushfire Kitchen team to our community. |
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Government Operations & Efficiency Committee
Make your voice heard!
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We are seeking input from residents, community groups, and business owners on how to make City Council meetings more welcoming and accessible. Your feedback will help the Government Operations and Efficiency (GOE) Committee explore ways to boost participation and remove barriers to engagement. Let us know:
What can we do to make our City Council meetings more welcoming and accessible so everyone in the community can voice their opinions?
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National Night Out 2025
Long Beach Police East Division at Stearns Park
| Maria Delgado, District 3 Field Deputy, and our high school interns attended East Division’s National Night Out at Stearns Park. The interns had a great time meeting our Long Beach Police officers and learning about all the services the department provides. |
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Leeway Sailing Center hosted the 59th Annual Seafest Regatta last week! 22 sailors on three different classes of vessels participated. The wind and weather were perfect and the sailors had a great time practicing the skills they learned this season. Valerie Scott, from ABYC, took top honors clinching the Mayor’s Cup perpetual trophy. Congrats to all the competitors! |
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Jumping Jack Flash: THE Tribute to the Rolling Stones
Friends of Belmont Shore Summer Concert
| The Friends of Belmont Shore are holding their annual summer concert on Thursday, August 14, at Mother’s Beach. Stop by and enjoy Rolling Stones classics performed by Jumping Jack Flash. |
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State of the Arts
Arts Council For Long Beach
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State of the Arts returns on Friday, September 19, at Marina Pacifica! This event is free to the public from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Join the Arts Council to celebrate local artists and show your support for keeping the arts alive in Long Beach.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Community Budget Meeting Schedule |
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Growing the Greenbelt: Pull Together Event | Meet us at the Red Car Greenbelt on Saturday, August 30, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. We will be joining the Belmont Heights Community Association team to pull weeds with neighbors and help keep the area looking its best. |
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FREE Baby Classes at the JCC | Alpert Jewish Community Center Long Beach is offering free “J Baby” classes this summer for babies from 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Classes feature music, movement, art activities and swim lessons at no cost through August 31. To join the fun and support your little one’s early development, register today at the Alpert JCC website. |
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Sinkhole Fixed on the Peninsula | A collapsed pipe caused a sinkhole on Ocean Boulevard in the Peninsula neighborhood. The City’s Engineering team assessed the issue, and our crews got to work digging up the affected area to make repairs. They finished this week! |
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Movie on the Block
Saturday, August 9
8:00 pm
9th Street between Grand and Mira Mar
between Grand & Mira Mar
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Jumping Jack Flash
Summer Concert
Thursday, August 14
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mother's Beach Parking Lot
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Family Fun Bike Ride!
Saturday, August 16
Check-in starts at 7:30 am
Long Beach Sea Base
5875 E Appian Way
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4th & Termino Summer Fest
Saturday, August 16
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
4th & Termino
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Naples Island Swims
Sunday, August 17
8:00 am
United States Sailing Center
5489 East Ocean Boulevard
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Stroll & Savor, Sip & Shop
Wednesday, August 20
Thursday, August 21
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets sold in front of Chase Bank
5200 E 2nd Street
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2025 Golf Classic
Monday, August 25
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Road
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Farewell to Summer Concert with Tijuana Dogs
Friday, August 29
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Marine Stadium
5255 Paoli Way
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Starts: August
30
Ends: September
1
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Long Beach Greek Festival
Starts: Saturday, August 30
Ends: Monday, September 1
Doors open at 12:00 pm
5761 E Colorado Street
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Belmont Shore Car Show 2025
Sunday, September 7
9:00 am
2nd Street
(Livingston Street to Bay Shore Avenue)
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Neighborhood Yard Sale
Saturday, September 13
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
754 Termino Avenue
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Bus Fest Long Beach
Saturday, September 13
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
5100 E Ocean Blvd
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State of the Arts
Friday, September 19
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Marina Pacifica Shopping Center
6270-6380 Pacific Coast HWY
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