City of Long Beach

City of Long Beach | September 06, 2016

The community is invited to attend the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Avenue, on Saturday, September 10, at 10:00 am. Public parking will be available in the lot across from the library on Atlantic Avenue. “The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will be a beacon of learning, imagination and growth for the entire community,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “With enhanced technology and study rooms available for...

City of Long Beach | October 17, 2016

The City of Long Beach has joined the White House Data Driven Justice Initiative (DDJ), joining more than 100 cities seeking to disrupt the cycle of incarceration. “The City is committed to innovative solutions that better serve our community, and generate significant budget savings,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “That includes using data to ensure the efficient use of our public health and safety systems.”...

City of Long Beach | November 15, 2016

LONG BEACH — The City of Long Beach has been a strong supporter of WellSpring since it first acted as the coalition’s fiscal agent 10 years ago. The city consistently creates possibilities to support youth, families, and community. Long Beach City Council have included anti-drug proclamations on their agendas, listened to Youth Action Klub’s presentation on the work they have done on vaping and marijuana, and participated in the promotion of our ongoing education on Adverse Chi...

City of Long Beach | November 15, 2016

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety workshops to elementary school age children in 2017. “This grant funding will help prevent injuries and prepare our youth for a lifetime of fun, safe bicycling,” said Mayor Robert Garcia....