Long Beach Manager Donates Portion of Salary Increase to Homeless Initiative
Thomas Modica did the same thing last year.
California’s Most Diverse Cities
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Los Angeles was the only California city to land in the top 10 nationwide.
Long Beach Elects First Black Mayor
Long Beach City Councilmember Suzie Price has conceded the Long Beach mayor’s race, leaving Vice Mayor Rex Richardson as the uncontested winner.
Mike Madrid: It’s Time to End Our Sister City Relationships With Russia
"Fewer than a dozen California cities have formalized sister city relationships with Russian cities — but among them are some of the largest and most influential in the state, including Los Angeles (St. Petersburg), Long Beach (Sochi) and San Diego (Vladivostok). These cities should heed Zelensky’s call and renounce their sister city relationships with their Russian counterparts."
Long Beach Bans Childless Adults From Playgrounds. Will More Cities Follow?
The Long Beach City Council has passed an ordinance that bans people over age 12 from hanging out in "kid zones" in city parks, unless they’re there supervising children.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
Modesto is America’s second-best city for cheese lovers
California beat out Wisconsin on LawnStarter’s list of “Best Cities for Cheese Lovers."
Paramount Earns Gold-Level Energy Action Award
Paramount is one of only three cities to reach the top gold level, joining Long Beach and Lynwood.
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Thu, 01/13/2022 - 03:40
Local Governments Receive $100 Million in Cannabis Assistance Grants
Seventeen cities and counties have received a total of $100 million in state funds to help transition local cannabis businesses to the legal market.
Long Beach Police Chief Joins LA County Sheriff's Race
Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has announced his candidacy for Los Angeles County sheriff. He joins seven other people challenging the controversial Sheriff Alex Villanueva.