Signal Tribune

12/20/2024

Century Housing celebrated the grand opening of The Cove, its newest development specifically for low-income and homeless , on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 90-unit apartment was developed by Century Affordable Development, Inc., and is the latest addition to Century Villages at Cabrillo, a 27-acre supportive housing campus in west . City and county officials joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony and applauded Century Village’s growth over the last 30 years.

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Courtesy of Century Villages

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Most of The Cove’s units will go to veterans experiencing homelessness; 30 will go to low-income veterans.

12/20/2024

Things to do in : Winter solstice party ❄️, Christmas movies 🎬, Lantern Festival 🏮 and more!

From gift wrapping drop-ins to holidays parties and movies, this week is Long Beach’s holiest jolliest yet.

Multiple organizations are throwing holiday celebrations open to the whole community, such as the Dana Neighborhood Library’s winter party on Friday, a Santa and snow-filled gathering at the Long Beach Towne Center on Saturday, a Christmas karaoke night at Sports Basement on Sunday, or a silent disco dance party at The Queen Mary on Monday.

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From gift wrapping drop-ins to holidays parties and Christmas movies, this week is Long Beach’s holiest jolliest yet. …

12/19/2024

The Police Department ( ) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the East Division area.

checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to a statement from LBPD. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Richard H. Grant

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The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint Friday evening.

12/19/2024

Long Beach residents are invited to celebrate a trailblazing American icon at the 37th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. and Celebration on Jan. 18.

This annual observation of the legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is organized by the City of and the Office of Dr. Suely Saro, and will take place in Central Long Beach.

“Each year, we gather to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision for a just and equitable society continues to inspire us all,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. “We invite the community to join us once again as we remember and reflect on his ideals for peace, unity and justice. Dr. King’s dream is alive in each step we take.”

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Richard H. Grant

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Long Beach residents are invited to celebrate a trailblazing American icon at the 37th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration.

12/19/2024

🏫 Long Beach Unified to update board bylaws | 🎉 MLK Parade and Celebration returns to Central Long Beach Jan. 18 - https://mailchi.mp/91127666facc/wed-dec18newsletter-17655981

12/18/2024

The Unified School District ( ) held a special board meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7 to reassess their board governance.

The special meeting deviated from the regular Wednesday evening schedule and district office meeting space, which caused some alarm among parents and members during public comment.

Specifically, community members were concerned about the agenda item on changes to the board bylaws. The language on the official board agenda listed it as “information/action,” implying that the bylaws would not only be discussed, but the board would vote on whether to approve these edits. Community members expressed their concern on board members voting on bylaws without creating enough opportunities for community feedback.

✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla
📸: Richard H. Grant

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The Long Beach Unified School District held a special board meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7 to reassess their board governance.

12/18/2024

Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who has been at the hospital since Nov. 27.

The man is described as Hispanic, with brown eyes, silver and gray hair, and is 5 feet 11 inches, weighing approximately 150 pounds. The hospital estimates this man is roughly 64 years old.

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Courtesy of Dignity Health

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Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who has been at the hospital since Nov. 27.

12/18/2024

The Unified board completed a quarterly self-evaluation of their progress in prioritizing outcomes and found they are not on track.

In October 2023, the board selected its five-year goals to achieve student success, which identified objectives of reading proficiency, reading acceleration, algebra proficiency and college and career-readiness.

The self-evaluation was facilitated by members of the Council of Great City Schools. This reform coalition has been counseling the district as it moves towards an outcomes-focused agenda. The board began by discussing the importance of self-evaluation.

✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla
📸: Richard H. Grant

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The Long Beach Unified school board completed a quarterly self-evaluation of their progress in prioritizing student outcomes and…

12/17/2024

Willow Springs Park invites the community to celebrate the , the official start of winter, with introspection, meditation, music and nature.

In partnership with Neighbor-to-Neighbor, under the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability, Willow Springs Park has four hours of free, nature-filled mindfulness scheduled. The Winter Solstice will take place at Longview Point at Willow Springs Park (2745 Orange Ave.) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, and usually takes place on Dec. 21 or 22 each year.

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Richard H. Grant

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Willow Springs Park invites the community to celebrate the winter solstice with introspection, meditation, music and nature.

12/17/2024

The City Council has adopted the 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on holistic family and expanding services for the city’s youngest residents.

This plan is the second iteration aimed at improving the health and life of children in Long Beach ages 0 to 8. The original plan was created in 2018 “to address the fractured Early Childhood Education system in the Long Beach community,” according to City staff. The 2018 plan was meant to serve the ’s needs through 2023.

In 2019, Long Beach created the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Strategic Plan Oversight Committee, who led the creation of the new plan by conducting 13 focus groups made up of families and educators. According to the plan, there are 32,474 children between the ages of 0 and 5 living in Long Beach. Of this population, 27% of children under 5 years old live in , and 91% of those are “children of color,” according to the most recent plan.

✍️: Samantha Diaz
📸: Richard H. Grant

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The Long Beach City Council has adopted the 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on holistic family health.

12/17/2024

🎄 Things to do this week | 🧘 Celebrate Winter Solstice with Willow Springs Park - https://mailchi.mp/e1df4d64e985/mon-dec16newsletter-17655916

12/16/2024

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12/15/2024

In an effort to fill vacant storefronts across the city, the City Council unanimously approved a zoning code amendment Tuesday night to remove certain space requirements.

It’s the most recent amendment in the City, following its Zone In plan, with the goal to modernize Long Beach’s neighborhoods and corridors through separate project areas. A city’s zoning codes guide the types of uses (commercial, residential, or mixed-use) allowed on a piece of land, as well as development standards (required parking, building height, etc.).

Long Beach has been updating certain areas of the city, each with its own plan distinct to the neighborhood.

✍️: Samantha Diaz
📸: Richard H. Grant

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In an effort to fill vacant storefronts across the city, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a zoning code amendment...

12/14/2024

Things to do in Long Beach: Tamale party 🫔, Christmas parades 🎅, holiday movies 🎞️ and more!

Long Beach is decking its halls, streets and neighborhoods with festive and engaging activities to suit every interest this holiday season. Two community parades highlighting the joy of the season will take place Saturday evening, with the Daisy Lane Parade and Shoreline Village Boat Parade.

Additional holiday events include Christmas movies aboard The Queen Mary Tuesday and at the Harte Neighborhood Library Thursday, a winter celebration in the East Village Arts District Saturday and at the historic Bembridge house Sunday, and Santa and his reindeer will be stopping at Hotel Maya on Sunday.

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Long Beach is decking its halls, streets and neighborhoods with festive and engaging activities to suit every interest…

12/13/2024

🎭 Act Out Theatre finds its home in Signal Hill | 🫔 Things to do this weekend - https://mailchi.mp/dafa719c6d16/fri-dec13newsletter-17655874

12/13/2024

The Garage Theatre's wonderfully chaotic and whimsical original production, “Steam Powered Rocket Ride to the Moon,” is a uniquely play that takes place at the Pike in 1933. This interactive comedy pulls the audience into the world of its bumbling, lovable cast of characters as they navigate romance, friendships and an evil carnival ride.

The play was thoroughly enjoyable and genuinely fun to watch throughout. Be forewarned though, don’t go in with the expectation of quietly observing from a corner seat. Considering how much audience participation was involved, it’d be a good idea to grab a coffee beforehand, to help match the energy the cast deserved.

✍️: Kristen Farrah Naeem
📸: Courtesy of Paul Knox

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The Garage Theatre’s wonderfully chaotic and whimsical original production, "Steam Powered Rocket Ride to the Moon," is...

12/13/2024

Now celebrating seven decades of holiday cheer, the annual Daisy Lane Parade returns this Saturday to , followed by an entertainment-filled evening on Sunday.

The yearly yuletide is presented by the City of Long Beach and the Office of Seventh District Councilmember Roberto Uranga.

✍️: Staff Report
📸: Richard H. Grant

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Now celebrating seven decades of holiday cheer, the annual Daisy Lane Parade returns this Saturday to Long Beach.

12/12/2024

The City Council welcomed its newest member and appointed the new mayor and vice mayor during its meeting on Tuesday.

In the November , Signal Hill voters re-elected incumbents Lori Woods and Robert Copeland, and voted in first-time Councilman Charlie Honeycutt — who attended his first meeting on the city council on Tuesday.

✍️: Kristen Farrah Naeem
📸: Jorge Villa

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The Signal Hill City Council welcomed its newest member and appointed the new mayor and vice mayor during its meeting on Tuesday.