Long Beach City Council moved to adopt recommendations brought forward by city staff for the production of affordable housing units. The city faces a housing crisis, with a vacancy rate of 2 percent as compared to the national average of 8 percent, according to the council. A study on the[Read More…]
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Long Beach Police taking over Metro patrols
Long Beach residents riding the Metro Blue Line will start to notice some familiar badges after the city council approved legislation Tuesday that will give the LB Police Department jurisdiction over the Metro. The council approved the final contract between the Metro Board and LBPD that will replace the current[Read More…]
Long Beach City Council approves public safety and housing measure
Long Beach City Council approved two measures to improve public safety and approved the construction of new housing units in East Long Beach during a Tuesday night meeting. North Long Beach will be gaining back paramedic service Rescue 12, after it was pulled in 2010 due to low funds. The[Read More…]