The community came together at an emotional vigil in honor of Raihan Dakhil and her family after their deaths due to a tragic incident on Halloween night.
Long Beach
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Unity in tragedy: Long Beach mourns lives lost in mass shooting
Community members gathered at Saint Matthews Roman Catholic Church Wednesday night for a vigil in honor of the victims of a mass shooting that occurred Tuesday.
Park Estate residents demand Long Beach close local pedestrian bridge at city council meeting Tuesday
Residents, gripped by a crime wave, make desperate plea to make their neighborhood safer.
Long Beach City Council approves new voting system for 2020
The new voting machines and voting centers will be implemented for the upcoming 2020 election, and will make voting more accessible for Los Angeles County residents.
Long Beach Native American community rallies ‘Respect our past and our future’ during Indigenous People’s Day
At the JetBlue Long Beach Marathon Sunday, members of the Native community raised awareness about the administration’s discussions of adding a temporary parking lot at Puvungna.
Mayor Robert Garcia makes promise of ‘affordable housing’ in Long Beach
Plans to build affordable housing in Downtown Long Beach are in the works, according to Garcia. His goal is to help Long Beach teachers and students.
Long Beach City Council hears complaints from Fremont Elementary parents
Long Beach Unified School District’s decision to restrict after hours access to Fremont Elementary playground draws outrage from concerned parents.
Broadway road diet sparks controversy among Long Beach residents
Many Long Beach residents are angry with changes made to Broadway. With fewer lanes and less space, bikers and drivers alike have raised safety concerns.
Long Beach City Council puts limits on public comment
The city council limited public comment to three speakers per item and delegated only 90 seconds if there are more than 10 people speaking on an issue. The adjustment was made in hopes of lessening the length of city council meetings.
Community members express concerns about the 2020 Long Beach budget at city council meeting
The allocated funds for language interpretation services upset many Long Beach residents who use them. City council voted to not increase the language interpretation budget after a five hour meeting.