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City Officials Create $207 Million Proposal To Boost Local Economy in Long Beach Recovery Act
Covid-19 Vaccine on Wheels are Now in Place to Serve Residents from Home
Governor Newsom, Mayor Garcia and officials speak at CSULB regarding vaccines in Long Beach
Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim Superintendent-President
70-year-old man shot and wounded in Long Beach

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City of Long Beach to Distribute Early Learning Developmental Supplies

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Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach today announced that it will offer free early childhood developmental kits

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City officials are putting forward a $207 million

City officials are putting forward a $207 million Long Beach Recovery Act to help rebuild and promote the local economy due the adverse effects of COVID-19.

“The Long Beach Recovery Act is a bold and ambitious plan to jumpstart the local economy, protect the health and safety of our community, and secure the future of our city.” said Mayor Robert Garcia.

The Proposed Long Beach Recovery Act is focusing on boosting economic recovery, community health and safety and the future of the city’s recovery plan.

The economic recovery plan focuses on providing relief directly to local businesses and workers in breweries, bars, arts and cultural organizations, nonprofits and fitness and personal services. The plan will include up to $51 million funding toward equitable actions to provide lower-income neighborhoods access to open up jobs through the city’s WorkLB program, and provide CARES Act grants toward technology access for residents. The proposal also plans to fund the Long Beach’s Clean City Program to help with illegal dumping and enhance standard of living.

The Long Beach Recovery Act is dedicating $72.8 million to approach the state of the city’s community’s members through programs to assist public health. The city is working toward providing free COVID-19 tests through mobile and designated testing sites; providing PPE equipment to non-profit organizations giving back to the community; residents food and housing insecurities; programs for mental and physical health equity; childhood development & education; rental assistance and more.

The plan will address the effects of COVID-19 and aim to renew any revenue losses and budget shortages through funding and balancing the city’s budget and obliterate City furloughs for the remainder of 2021. This plan is to help restore any of the City’s crucial services that have been disrupted during the pandemic.

Read the full article on our website link in bio.

Author: @dawnravens

The city of Long Beach is using a new medium to re

The city of Long Beach is using a new medium to reach residents at home and in high-risk neighborhoods by releasing two mobile vaccination vans.

“Vaccinations add another layer of protection against COVID-19 and our new vehicles will maximize our mobile teams’ ability to administer vaccines in the communities where they’re needed most,” said Health and Human Services Director, Kelly Colopy.

All mobile vaccine vehicles are to help increase the amount of time the health department can provide to the community. The teams are broken up into two, Mobile Vaccination Team One (MVT-1) and Team Two (MVT-2).

Team one (MVT-1) will be administering vaccines to individuals through in-home appointments. Team two (MVT-2) is providing pop-up vaccine clinics throughout various areas of Long Beach.

MVT-2 will first distribute vaccines in neighborhoods with highest risk cases of COVID-19 and make an effort to reach those experiencing homelessness.

Each van will be supplied with vaccine storage units, tables, chairs, hand-washing posts. The mobile clinics are expected to provide the community up to 300 vaccines per day.

Those who are interested in requesting an in-home appointment may visit the city’s website here and fill out a request form. Please call 562-570-INFO (4636) for more information and assistance. In order to receive eligibility, the city’s Health Department will be assessing each application. For more questions, please email COVID19Vaccine@longbeach.gov

More information on our website link in bio. #longbeach #vaccine #lbln #longbeachlocalnews by @dawnravens

@lbcitycollege Board of Trustees Appoints Interim

@lbcitycollege Board of Trustees Appoints Interim Superintendent-President. During a Special Board of Trustees Meeting last night, March 2, the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint current Long Beach City College Vice President of Student Services Dr. Mike Muñoz as the new Interim Superintendent-President. Muñoz will begin his new role on March 4, 2021. His contract will end on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Trustees announced yesterday that the search for a candidate to fill the Superintendent-President position is suspended for now. It will resume next year to ensure the District has ample time to conduct a search for a final candidate. “Dr. Muñoz is a proven leader who draws from his own educational journey and faced many challenges that are not unlike what many of our LBCC students face today,” said Ntuk. “He is a first-generation college student. While he attended college, he experienced both food and housing insecurities — all while caring for his daughter as a single father. He uses his past experience and applied it as he led LBCC’s Student Services. And I know he will do the same when he becomes our Interim Superintendent-President for the entire Long Beach Community College District.” More info on our website link in bio. #lbcc #longbeach

70-year-old man shot and wounded in Long Beach. Th

70-year-old man shot and wounded in Long Beach. The man was riding his bike when he was shot at near 17th and Gundry just after 2:11pm on Tuesday. LBPD and LBFD arrived on scene shortly after receiving a call about a shooting. Police arrived and found the victim had a gunshot wound that graced his head. Long Beach Fire treated the man on the scene with non-life threatening injuries. Long Beach Police pulled over a possible suspect after a short police chase in west Long Beach. Witnesses described the vehicle as a newer Dodge Charger black in color. The investigation is on going. #longbeach #lbln #longbeachlocalnews

COVID-19 City Update - 03.01 By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 03.01 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 51,266 people have tested positive for corona with 48,466 recovered and 118 people currently hospitalized. There have been 837 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but 21 with underlying health conditions. There have been 71 new cases since Friday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Ordinance of C

Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Ordinance of City’s “Hero Pay” for Grocery Workers. Ordinance.”

The City of Long Beach is pleased that District Court Judge Otis Wright has denied the California Grocers’ Association motion for a preliminary injunction. This will allow Long Beach’s Premium Pay for Grocery Workers Ordinance to stand and ensure that grocery stores pay workers fair compensation in recognition of the risks they are undertaking by continuing to provide their essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are pleased that Judge Wright agreed with the City’s position regarding the critical role grocery store workers play in the community during this time of pandemic and national emergency,” said Long Beach City Attorney Charles Parkin. “He clearly listened to the legal arguments carefully and thoughtfully and was well-versed in the relevant case law on this issue, and in the end came to the conclusion that there was no basis to stop the City from enforcing our ‘Hero Pay’ Ordinance.”

For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep our residents safe, visit longbeach.gov/COVID19 #longbeach

Join Long Beach Local News and @ronnieshouse72 for

Join Long Beach Local News and @ronnieshouse72 for the LBC Peacemakers Roundtable to address Gun Violence Solutions.

Join Community members, City of Long Beach Staff, Non Profit Organizations and Gun Violence Experts on February 26th at 11:00 AM To 1:00 PM.

Register https://lbcpeacemakers.eventbrite.com

LA County Sheriffs Motorcycle Deputy Killed in Col

LA County Sheriffs Motorcycle Deputy Killed in Collision. On Thursday just after 9:00am a Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy motor unit was killed in traffic collision. The crash happened near Del Amo and Paramount, a silver Mercedes can be seen smashed into a police motorcycle in the middle of the intersection. The crash is under investigation at this time, no other information available. LBLN is waiting for news conference at 2pm. #lacountysheriffs

LA County Sheriffs Deputy motor unit killed in tra

LA County Sheriffs Deputy motor unit killed in traffic collision. The crash happened just after 9:00am at Del Amo and Paramount. #lacountysheriffs

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COVID-19 Vaccine LB 101: How to Get a Vaccine, Whe

COVID-19 Vaccine LB 101: How to Get a Vaccine, Where to Get a Vaccine, & When Can You Get a Vaccine? Learn more if you are eligible and how you can get a vaccine in Long Beach. This information is pulled from www.longbeach.gov VaxLB informational page and CDC.gov.
How to sign up to get a vaccine?:
If you are eligible for a vaccine and want to be notified when appointments are available, or if your group is not yet eligible and want to receive information on when it is your turn to receive the vaccine, please sign up on VaxLB and directly fill out this link
Where to get a vaccine in Long Beach?:
At this time, COVID-19 vaccines are being administered at Long Beach Convention Center and select public sites like Cabrillo Highschool. Please make sure you are eligible and sign up for a vaccine notification to receive more information on where and when you can get your COVID-19 vaccine.
How many doses of the vaccine can you get? What vaccines are available currently in California?
The vaccines we currently have are Pfizer and Moderna. At this time with the vaccines available, two doses are required. Depending on the vaccine you get, you may need to get the shots spaced three or four weeks apart.
For more information about each vaccine, please visit CDC.gov.
When can you get a vaccine?:
Vaccines are currently subject to vaccine availability and may be limited per week.
Want to know how to get notified when it is your turn to get a vaccine in Long Beach? Please visit http://www.longbeach.gov
More information on our website link in bio. #longbeach #vaccine #lbln #longbeachlocalnews by @dawnravens

@Blackownedlongbeach is hosting The State of Black

@Blackownedlongbeach is hosting The State of Black Owned Business in Long Beach.

If you are a Black Owned Business or work to support Black Owned Businesses, please join us for the 2nd Annual State of Black Business in Long Beach on Sunday February 28th at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Register here https://stateofblackownedbusinesslb.eventbrite.com or text your name, company and email to 562-285-3851

Because She Matters..Do the 3 W's Wash your Hand

Because She Matters..Do the 3 W's

Wash your Hands👏
Watch your Distance🚶
Wear your Mask 😷

#washyourhands
#WatchYourDistance
#wearyourmask
#blackhealthmatterslb
#dothe3ws

To Access Covid-19 Testing Centers, Vaccine Information and more visit www.blackhealthlb.com @ronnieshouse72 @accelerateuptown

Long Beach shooting leaves one dead, two wounded.

Long Beach shooting leaves one dead, two wounded.

On Monday at 10:45 a.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 25th Street regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult inside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Officers rendered medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and transported him to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day. The decedent has been identified as Lavelle Brandon, a 45-year-old resident of Long Beach.

A short while later, officers contacted a 49-year-old female and a 51-year-old male who self-transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The female adult sustained gunshot wounds to her lower torso and the male adult sustained gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Through their investigation, officers determined the two subjects were shot at the 300 block of E. 25th Street incident.

Based on their preliminary investigation, detectives believe all three subjects are known to each other and that a dispute between them occurred in the street outside a residence, which escalated to an exchange of gunfire between two of the subjects. Detectives are actively investigating the involvement of each subject in the shooting. Two firearms were recovered at the scene. No suspects are believed to be outstanding, the motive is under investigation, and detectives are working to gather additional information.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Oscar Valenzuela or Eric Thai at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

#longbeach

Motorcyclist Killed in Long Beach Crash. On Mond

Motorcyclist Killed in Long Beach Crash.

On Monday at 6:50 p.m., Long Beach police officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard regarding a report of an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a truck, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located a motorcyclist and a truck that had collided. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Chevy S10 truck driven by a 29-year-old male resident of Long Beach was traveling eastbound on Del Amo Boulevard and made a left turn into a parking lot. While making the turn, he struck a 2017 Honda Motorcycle driven by a 22-year-old male resident of Compton as he rode westbound on Del Amo Boulevard.

The driver of the Chevy remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Neither impaired nor distracted driving is believed to have been a factor in the collision.

The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will assist in notifying the next-of-kin.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact Detective Kelsey Myers of the Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail at (562)570-7355. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org. #longbeach #lbln #longbeachlocalnews

@longbeachcity being a Model for Administering Vac

@longbeachcity being a Model for Administering Vaccines in California.

@cagovernor Governor Newsom took a trip to Long Beach Monday morning to tour the Long Beach Convention Center Covid-19 vaccination clinic and held a press conference with the @longbeachmayor over the state’s vaccination efforts. “We are getting close to seven and half million people that have received at least one dose of the vaccination,” said Newsom in a press conference in Long Beach on Monday morning.

Newsom showed appreciation for Long Beach’s efforts to vaccinate teachers and health care workers.

Newsom addressed in a press conference that vaccination sites across California have limited supply of vaccines due to a manufacturing issue.

“There’s not enough vaccinations, there’s not enough doses,” said Newsom. “There’s not enough vaccines to accommodate the need and demand.”

Despite the many disparities in vaccines being distributed throughout LA County, there have been over 7.3 million doses of the vaccine rolled out in the state of California. However, there are approximately 40 million people in California.

Newsom tweeted that Covid-19 hospitalizations are down by 41% and ICU admissions is down by 39%. Just one month ago, California surpassed 20,000 cases, with now only 6,760 positive cases.

“We are making progress,” said Newsom. “We are in a much better place than we’ve been.”

Newsom and Garcia also discussed in the conference the importance of re-opening schools for in-person instruction. More I do on our website link in bio. #longbeach

Long Beach Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Spill. Lon

Long Beach Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Spill. Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, ordered all swimming areas west of Belmont Pier in Long Beach temporarily closed for water contact due to a sewage spill. State law requires temporary closure and posting at beaches in these situations, out of an abundance of caution, until the water quality meets State requirements.

According to a report received earlier this morning from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, approximately 26,241 gallons of sewage was discharged into the Los Angeles River on February 22, 2021. The sewage spill occurred in the City of Los Angeles and was caused by a construction activity to maintain a 48-inch sewer main line.

The City of Long Beach Health Department’s Recreational Water Quality health inspection team is monitoring water quality along the affected beach sites. Water monitoring will continue until results comply with State water quality standards.

Long Beach has approximately seven miles of public beach. To protect the safety of the public, weekly water samples are collected and tested routinely to monitor bacterial levels. For their safety, the community is encouraged to pay close attention to any warning signs posted at the beach.

COVID-19 City Update - 02.22 By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 02.22 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 50,855 people have tested positive for corona with 47,519 recovered and 170 people currently hospitalized. There have been 808 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but 20 with underlying health conditions. There have been 193 new cases since Friday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

It's simple to protect yourself and others against

It's simple to protect yourself and others against COVID-19

Do the 3 W's

Wash your Hands 👏
Wear your Mask 😷
Watch your Distance 🚶

To find testing sites and vaccine information visit www.blackhealthlb.com

#blackhealthequitylb #blackhealthlb #ronnieshouse #stopthespreadlongbeach
#covidvaccinelongbeach #covidtestinglongbeach

Pedestrian dies after high-speed motorcycle crash.

Pedestrian dies after high-speed motorcycle crash.

On Tuesday at 6:20 p.m., LBPD officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in the intersection of McNab Avenue and Stearns Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

When LBPD officers arrived they located a male adult pedestrian who had been struck by a motorcyclist. Officers provided first aid to both parties, until the Long Beach Fire Department responded and transported them both to local hospitals.

The preliminary investigation revealed a motorcycle driven by a 23-year-old male resident of Long Beach was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Stearns Street when he struck a pedestrian, a 76-year-old male resident of Long Beach, who was crossing Stearns Street in an unmarked crosswalk.

The motorcyclist remained on scene, sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a local hospital. Alcohol, drugs, and distracted driving are not believed to have been a factor in the collision.

The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will identify the decedent and notify next-of-kin.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Detective Kevin Johansen or Detective Kelsey Myers of Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail at (562)570-7355. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

COVID-19 City Update - 02.12 By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 02.12 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 50,196 people have tested positive for corona with 45,963 recovered and 222 people currently hospitalized. There have been 768 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but 19 with underlying health conditions. There have been 75 new cases since yesterday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

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