The farther away a student lives, the more complex their commute to campus becomes both logistically and financially if they ride public transportation.
Long Beach
Any off-campus news. Events that happen off-campus or news that affect/interest the greater Long Beach community fall under this category.
Fostering Futures and Guardian Scholars to hold two events in May
To celebrate Foster Youth month, Guardian Scholars and Fostering Futures are holding events to celebrate the achievements of students who come from foster youth backgrounds.
Catalyst CEO Elliot Lewis puts the grass in grassroots for Long Beach
CEO Elliot Lewis of Catalyst Cannabis examines the ongoing dispute with the Long Beach city council, creating a localized ripple effect of cold-shouldered responses while becoming a beacon of hope for independent cannabis dispensaries.
Sewage spill closes local beaches
Around 250,000 gallons of sewage was spilled from Downey, affecting Long Beach’s waters.
Long Beach opens open-sanitation and water filling site for those experiencing homelessness
In response to high numbers of individuals taking shelter in RVs, Long Beach has opened its new Recreational Vehicle and Water Filling Site. The site aims to provide those in need with fresh water and a site to safely dispose of waste.
Indigenous activists petition CSULB to delay soil treatment plan
What the university considers a soil treatment plan, tribal leaders claim will destroy the environment.
Residents expressed their concerns with current renters’ assistance programs and resources
The Long Beach City Council updated the public on their programs, resources and actions taken since the pandemic to assist renters and landlords.
Long Beach City Council continues to grapple with homelessness crisis
The Long Beach City Council further addressed the city’s ongoing homelessness crisis by introducing the Homelessness Strategic Plan.
Off-campus student housing to come to Long Beach
Long Beach is getting new housing geared toward Long Beach State students.
Mayor Rex Richardson provides new data on homelessness
Long Beach City Mayor Rex Richardson went live providing updates and new demographics on efforts to assist and reduce homelessness