Housing
City of Long Beach Awarded $13.1 Million State Loan for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach has been awarded a $13.1 million California Department of Housing and Community
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City of Long Beach Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Affordable Housing Community for Veterans
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach joined with nonprofit developer Century Affordable Development, Inc. (Century) and other partner organizations to celebrate the groundbreaking of
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City of Long Beach Awarded Encampment Resolution Funding
State funding will allow the City to focus outreach and permanent housing efforts for people experiencing homelessness at one of
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Top Long Beach Black Chefs to Prepare and Serve Lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Three top chefs will offer their culinary talents during a unique event at the Long Beach Rescue Mission ahead of
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Long Beach Rescue Mission looks forward to growth in 50th year
Long Beach Rescue Mission hires Interim Executive Director; plans to expand its community reach in the new year. LONG BEACH
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Long Beach Rescue Mission continues to give the gift of community through the holiday season
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is on a mission to continue providing the essentials and more to those in need in the Long Beach community this holiday season.
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2021 Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission Adopts Final Map for New Council District Boundaries
On Thursday, November 18, the Long Beach Independent Redistricting Commission voted to adopt the final map for the new Long Beach City Council district boundaries.
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Workforce Development Program prepares Mission Residents for Self-Sufficiency
The Long Beach Rescue Mission Workforce Development Program aids residents in achieving stable employment, learning financial literacy, and other essential tools before they transition into their new lives.
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Long Beach City College announces Safe Parking Program for Unhoused Students
LONG BEACH – Long Beach City College (LBCC) officials have announced the implementation of a pilot Safe Parking Program for
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Offers Life-Altering Programs
The Long Beach Rescue Mission continues to offer transforming programs to the most vulnerable members of the Long Beach community.
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Long Beach Prepares for Potential Heavy Rain, Winds
A storm system is bringing rain, winds, and cold weather to Southern California this morning, Monday, Oct. 25. The National Weather Service is predicting rain showers throughout the day with cooler temperatures in the evening. The heaviest rains are expected between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm. Light rain and cooler temperatures are expected to follow into the evening.
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Thanksgiving Campaign Underway at Long Beach Rescue Mission
The Long Beach Rescue Mission, 1430 Pacific Ave., has kicked off its Thanksgiving Campaign seeking $2.20 donations or more to provide meals, shelter, and services to those in need this holiday season.
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How Long Beach Is Looking At Its Rooted Segregation
Long Beach City Council Members are aware of the redlining issues, but how is the issue and it’s ripples going to be fixed?
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Now Accepting Donations and Volunteers
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is currently accepting donations Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to benefit the Mission’s Thrift Store, 702 West Anaheim St. Donations are tax-deductible and proceeds will go toward meals, shelter, and recovery services for the men and women in the Mission’s New Life Program.
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Long Beach Rescue Mission Supports Formerly Unhoused Mother Through New Life Program
More information on the New Life Program: lbrm.org/what-we-do/life-change-programs/
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Long Beach updates Housing Element Project
The Housing Element is a project that will help accommodate projected housing demands and improve the affordability of buying a
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Long Beach City Council Passes $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act
Long Beach city officials are adopting the $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act to help fund the needs of public health, fiscal and economic downfalls that may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Supervisor Hahn Approves Supportive Housing Motel Conversions
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn approved plans to purchase four motels in her district and convert them to supportive
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City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
Long Beach, CA – The City today announced that application forms and program materials are available for a newly launched
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Winter Shelter Opens Today in Long Beach
The Long Beach Winter Shelter, which shields people experiencing homelessness from cold weather and provides shelter, food and safety during
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Citywide Temporary Ban on No-Fault Notices and Evictions Now in Effect Until End of the Year
On November 12, 2019, the Long Beach City Council adopted an ordinance that temporarily prohibits no-fault notices and evictions through
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World Kindness Day – 5 Ways to Contribute to the LB Community and 2 Locals Share their Stories
Today is National World Kindness Day and Long Beach is filled with people who want to make the world a
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Governor Newsom Signs Package of Housing Bills That Could Reduce Parking and Increase Neighborhood Density
On Wednesday, Oct. 9 thCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed five housing bills into law that could potentially aid the California
Read moreGovernor Newsom Signs City-Sponsored Motel Conversion Legislation
Yesterday, September 26, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Environmental Quality Act exemption: supportive and transitional housing: motel conversion
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HOPE: Affordable Housing in East Long Beach for Individuals with Special Needs
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC), joined with
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Candidates’ latest announcements to run for 1st and 2nd District in Long Beach
Following the past weeks’ state Senate election, candidates running to represent the 1st District made their formal introductions and previewed
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HGTV Casting in Long Beach for Extreme Home Makeover
HGTV is casting for families in Long Beach, California to receive an extreme home makeover. They’re looking for the most
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Long Beach Mayor Suggests Older Motels for Housing Homeless
One of Mayor, Robert Garcia’s top priorities is to reduce homelessness and ensure all Long Beach residents have a home.
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Major Affordable Housing Development Approved By City
The Long Beach Planning Commission has approved a major affordable housing development that will be built in the Midtown area
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Beacon Apartments Latest in Growing Number of Affordable Housing Developments Within Long Beach
Long Beach, CA On Monday, June 12, construction of Beacon Apartments began, which will provide 160 new affordable units for
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First ‘For Sale’ Development in nearly a Decade Broke Ground Yesterday in the East Village
East Village, Long Beach, CA The City of Long Beach, in partnership with City Ventures, Inc., yesterday celebrated the groundbreaking
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Opinion Editorial – Say No to “Just Cause Eviction”
By Robert Fox There is a movement from a few individuals demanding something called “Just Cause Eviction”. The proponents are
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People’s State of the City Event Calls for a Long Beach Sanctuary City, Criticizes Police
Long Beach, CA The People’s State of the City drew a sizeable crowd last night. The event, put on for
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Top 10 Highest Rents in the Country, Los Angeles at #6, Long Beach Not on List
With conversation happening around rent prices increasing locally and statewide, renter strikes organized by Housing Long Beach, and proposed Airbnb
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City Supports Preservation of 44-Unit Affordable Assisted-Living Housing Development
Long Beach, CA The Long Beach City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that will enable the preservation of 44
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Rental scams at all time high in Long Beach, stay prepared with Joani Weir from Better Housing for Long Beach
Rental scams at all time high in Long Beach, stay prepared with Joani Weir from Better Housing for Long Beach
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In An Effort To Explain Rising Rent Prices, A Group of Long Beach Landlords Write Letter To Tenants Citing Reasons
Long Beach, CA In an effort to explain rising rent prices, a group of Long Beach Landlords have written a
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