Neighborhood Leadership Summit at CSULB

On Saturday, I stopped by the Mayor’s 2nd Annual Neighborhood Empowerment Summit at CSULB. The Mayor’s office invited neighborhood leaders from across Long Beach to learn about resources and opportunities available to all neighborhood organizations. Both City Manager, Tom Modica, and Police Chief, Wally Hebeish, were guest speakers. Attendees from CD4 expressed an interest in a future meeting with other leaders from our council district. Please contact our office at District4@longbeach.gov for more information.

CD4 Legislative Fellow Presentation

On Monday, we attended the Capstone Project Presentation for our CD4 Legislative Fellow, Slane Camacho. In her presentation, Slane shared insights into the various projects she worked on. She also highlighted her contributions to developing an office handbook and learning Council District 4 office operations. Slane was hired as a fellow for our office through the Long Beach Public Service Pathway Fellowship Program, and her time with our office has been impactful. Slane is a recent graduate from CSULB. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and thank her for her contributions to our office.

CPR & AED Awareness Week Event

Yesterday, LA County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the Fire Departments of Long Beach and LA County teamed up with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and Long Beach area hospitals to provide free Hands-Only CPR training to LA County residents during the 2024 Sidewalk CPR event, part of National CPR & AED Awareness Week. Long Beach Fire Captain Jake Heflin played a key role in organizing this event to share the importance of CPR in our communities.

Renee Simon Plaque Dedication Ceremony

Yesterday, I was honored to speak at the El Dorado Library plaque dedication ceremony to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Renee Simon. The plaque was created in recognition of her many achievements as a prominent Long Beach civic leader, historical author, activist, city council member and founder or active participant in numerous local non-profit organizations. This tribute ensures that future generations will know her legacy and dedication to establishing El Dorado Park as a shared space for all to cherish.

Photo credit: Caitlin Yoshioka

Long Beach Towne Center Free Giveaway

Enter on Instagram through June 16th | 7575 E. Carson St.

Gear up for the season with a Summer themed gift card bundle valued at $300! Here’s how to enter:⁣ Comment with your favorite summer themed emoji⁣ ⁣on Instagram @lbtownecenter for details and enter today! Entries will be accepted through June 16th. Must be 18 or older to both enter and win. Winner will be randomly selected and contacted via Instagram Comment on or around June 19th and has 48 hours to reply. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.

PCH Bike Lane Project Community Survey 

Pacific Coast Highway is within the jurisdiction of Caltrans and not the City of Long Beach. Caltrans is proposing a bike lane on PCH to provide safer infrastructure for non-motorists. Beginning at the Traffic Circle and ending at the LA River Bike Path, the project along this 3.5 mile stretch (1/4 mile in CD4) will contribute to the growing bicycle network in the region and ensure that users of all abilities can travel safely on the State Highway System. Community input is an essential part of this process, and feedback received will be incorporated into the development of the project. Caltrans has opened a survey for community input that is available at this link. 

Cambodia Town Rosana Chanou Scholarship 

Apply before June 16th | Scholarship Application Link

The Cambodia Town Rosana Chanou Memorial Scholarship application is open for submissions until June 16th. The objective of the scholarship is to provide Southeast Asian American high school graduates from the Long Beach Unified School District or nearby school districts with a scholarship to achieve higher levels of education. The program supports students with an interest in the history of Cambodians in Long Beach and a willingness to improve conditions in Cambodia Town through volunteer activities. Find eligibility information and apply at this link.

LB Transit Proposed Budget Feedback

Long Beach Transit is seeking feedback from customers, the community, and stakeholders on its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Read the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Book at this link. Community members can submit comments and feedback by emailing board@lbtransit.com or calling (562) 599-8599. Feedback is due before 5 pm on Friday, June 14th. LBT's Board of Directors will meet to discuss the budget and feedback at the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 pm. Visit www.ridelbt.com/board for information on how to attend the meeting in person or virtually. 

CEP Summer Kickoff Event TODAY

June 7th | 4 - 6 pm | College Estates Park - 808 Stevely Ave.

Long Beach Locals is hosting a Summer Kickoff Event at College Estates Park this afternoon, Friday, June 7th from 4-6 pm. The celebration will feature music, balloon artists, ice cream and more! Free admission to all community members. Kickoff the summer by meeting your neighbors at this family friendly event!

Live Music at the Japanese Garden Tonight

June 7th | 6 - 8 pm | Free parking in CSULB lot G4

Enjoy music in the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden! The Garden is at its most beautiful in the evenings, as the sun is setting. Chairs will be available or guests are encouraged to bring blankets to sit. Tickets are $10 per person for the general public and $5 per member. If you need to purchase more than two tickets, please email jgcoordinators@csulb.edu or call (562) 985-8420. Visit this link to purchase tickets.

LBPL Summer Reading Program

Registration opens June 8th | Online and in-person

Let books and literature help you find your voice this summer at the library! From Saturday, June 8th to Saturday, August 10th readers of all ages can join in the fun with prizes, special performances, and events that are entertaining and educational. Summer Reading is free, fun, and for all. Visit this link to sign up for a program. Read the press release at this link for more information.

Park Estates FREE Shred Event Tomorrow

June 8th | 9 am - 12 pm | Sound House Church - 1429 Clark Ave.

Come attend the Park Estates FREE "Shred Event" on Saturday June 8th from 9 am to 12 pm, hosted by realtors Janel Winston and Ginette Skelton and sponsored by CD4. There will be coffee, drinks and some awesome breakfast burritos from Nick's Deli. Bring your shreddable paper items! Please remove large clips from any documents you would like to shred, paperclips and staples are OK.

HHW & E-Waste Recycling Event at EDCO

June 8th | 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, June 8th. Drop off your hazardous household items, old electronics, and used tires safely. Learn more at this link.

2024 Special Olympics Summer Games

June 8-9 | Sat 11:30 am - 5 pm & Sun 9 am - 3 pm | CSULB Campus

Hundreds of athletes from across Southern California will compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and ribbons in athletics (track & field), basketball, bocce, flag football, and swimming. Along with the sports venues, the Games include live music, games, and sponsor booths. This year's Summer Games will be held at Cal State Long Beach. For more information on the event, visit this link.

Storytelling Event at the Nature Center

June 8th | 7:30 pm | 7550 E Spring St.

The El Dorado Nature Center is hosting the Liars, Thieves and Chocolate storytelling event on Saturday, June 8th at 7:30 pm. Local storytellers will bedazzle you with stories and chocolate delicacies. Ages 12 & up. $5 per person at the door. Call (562) 570-1745 for more information.

FREE Food Distribution Event at Puvungna

June 9th | 9 am - 12 pm | Adjacent to Lot G2 at CSULB

Friends of Puvungna invite community members to pick up free fresh food care baskets this Sunday. Food will be distributed from 9 am to 12 pm at the sacred site of Puvungna. Please bring coolers or bags to take home some fresh fruit and vegetables. Please email friendsofpuvungna@gmail.com for more information. For future events at the sacred site of Puvungna, please click here.

LBACS Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

June 10th & 14th | 10 am - 3 pm | LBACS - 7700 E Spring St.

Long Beach Animal Care Services and Camp Clinics are hosting multiple low-cost vaccine clinics. The next clinics will take place from 10 am to 3 pm on Monday, June 10th and Friday, June 14th. The clinics are ongoing and will occur every Monday, second Friday, and fourth Friday of the month (holidays excluded). No appointment is 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.

$1 Family Movies for Summer Break

Tuesdays/Wednesdays | 11 am | Regal Cinema - 7501 E Carson St.

Summer is here and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids at the Long Beach Towne Center. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express! During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 am, get Summer Movie Express tickets for just $1. Visit this link for more information.

Next on the City Council Agenda

June 11th | 5:00 pm | 411 W. Ocean Blvd.

The City Council meeting will start at 5:00 pm in the Civic Chambers on the ground floor of City Hall, located at 411 W. Ocean Blvd. City council meetings are broadcast live online at: LBTV3.com and on Channel 3 for Charter cable subscribers and Channel 21 for FIOS subscribers. Comments can be submitted by email to: CityClerk@longbeach.gov. Items on Tuesday's meeting agenda include:

• R-28: Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the 2028 Venue Use Guarantee with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which among other things adds Marine Stadium as a proposed Venue. (Citywide) 
• R-30: Recommendation to receive and file a presentation regarding research on potential revenue measures and receive direction from the Mayor and the City Council regarding the placement of revenue measures on the November 2024 ballot. (Citywide)
• R-34: Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $5,000,000 to implement key components of the City’s Blueprint for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure; Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Funds Group in the Public Works Department by $5,000,000, offset by CEC grant revenue; and Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $5,000,000, offset by the transfer of CEC grant revenue from the Capital Grant Fund. (District 4)

The entire agenda can be found here. To see the schedule and agenda for all upcoming city meetings, click here.

Long Beach Fire Dept Recruitment Webinar

June 12th | 7 - 8 pm | Online meeting

The Long Beach Fire Department will be conducting a recruitment webinar on Zoom. The webinar is for those interested in learning more about the Long Beach Fire Department hiring process. The webinar will take place Wednesday, June 12th from 7 to 8 pm. Find more information and sign up at this link.

El Dorado Nature Center Concerts

June 13th featuring The Salty Suites | 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: June 13th with The Salty Suites, June 27th with Big City Hillbillies, July 11th with Corday, July 25th with Sligo Rags, August 8th with JP McDermott and August 22nd with Steel Parade.

Smart Cities Technology CSULB Study

June 13 - 15 | Brett Harte Neighborhood Library - 1595 W. Willow St.

Share your thoughts on “smart city” technologies and help shape data privacy policies! CSULB’s Center for International Trade and Transportation is conducting research to gain insights into residents’ understanding of what it means to live in a “smart” city, and to learn about concerns surrounding personal data privacy. Participants will walk about 1.5 miles through a West Long Beach neighborhood and participate in a focus group discussion. The study requires a 2-hour time commitment and participants will receive a $25 Target gift card. Visit this link to register. Questions? Email gwen.shaffer@csulb.edu

Save the Date: FREE Youth Tennis Play Day

Sunday, June 16th | 12 pm - 2 pm | 2800 N Studebaker Rd.

Bridge the Gap Tennis is hosting another Free Tennis Play Day at the El Dorado Park tennis courts on Sunday, June 16th. Enjoy free tennis play, music, fun and free food! There will also be face painting and a balloon artist. The event is sponsored by Councilman Supernaw, SC Tennis Academy and Bridge the Gap Tennis Mgmt. All ages and levels are welcome! Reserve a spot at this link.

CSULB Learning Institute Summer Classes

Registration opens June 17th | 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 will open on Monday, June 17th for the Summer 2024 session. For more information and to register for courses, click here.

Long Beach Municipal Band is Back!

June 25th - August 2nd | 6:30 pm | Whaley & El Dorado

The Long Beach Municipal Band will celebrate their 115th season this year with free outdoor summer concerts in Long Beach parks, from June 25th - August 2nd, with a different theme every week. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are FREE. Here is a list of concerts in CD4:

• Whaley Park North on Tuesdays, June 25 and July 2
• El Dorado Park West on Fridays, June 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2

Java Lanes & Wolfschmidt Vodka

The Caltrans proposed Pacific Coast Highway Bike Lane Project only involves a short length of PCH in Council District 4. It runs from the Traffic Circle up the hill to 19th Street that diagonally connects PCH with Redondo Ave. This quarter-mile stretch along the north side of PCH represents less than 8% of the total length of the proposed bike lane. However, as short as this section is, part of it has been prominently featured in a previous Go Fourth! Friday newsletter.

On June 23, 2017, we featured the attached photos to show the changes that took place since 1980. You may not recognize the black & white photo as a Fourth District location, but it was taken on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway, just west of Termino Ave. facing west. That's the famous Java Lanes cantilevered roof to the left. The color photo below it was taken from the exact same location. The Grand Ave. condos replaced Java Lanes, and the Bay Hill and Marbrisa residential buildings replaced the Wolfschmidt Vodka billboard.