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U.S. Rep. Lieu votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By South Bay Leader | Jul 24, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Barragán votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By South Bay Leader | Jul 24, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Los Angeles County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Bay Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Los Angeles County received $14.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Los Angeles County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Bay Leader | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Los Angeles County received $8,523,441 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Community Invited to Help Shape Zoning Code Update in Bixby Knolls

By South Bay Leader Report | Jul 13, 2023

In-person community open house scheduled for July 26

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Long Beach Public Library’s Mark Twain Neighborhood Library Temporarily Operating as To-Go Service Only

By South Bay Leader Report | Jul 7, 2023

Long Beach Public Library (LBPL)’s Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.) is temporarily operating under the “To-Go” model of service effective now through, at minimum, the end of July.

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Long Beach’s Mobile Access Center Continues Homeless Services Outreach Throughout July

By South Bay Leader Report | Jul 1, 2023

The City of Long Beach will continue to deploy its Mobile Access Center (MAC) in select areas weekdays throughout July.

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City of Long Beach Announces Departure of City of Seal Beach from Long Beach Animal Care Contract

By South Bay Leader Report | Jul 1, 2023

Seal Beach to implement in-house animal care program; Long Beach to continue providing animal care services for Long Beach, Los Alamitos and Cerritos

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City of Long Beach Invests in Safe, Engaging Programs and Activities for Youth All Summer Long

By South Bay Leader Report | Jul 1, 2023

The City of Long Beach continues to invest in local youth by offering a variety of citywide programming to ensure local youth and emerging adults have safe, secure places to play and engage in activities during the long, hot summer days.

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City of Long Beach Celebrates Official Opening of the New Junior Lifeguard Facility

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 28, 2023

The City of Long Beach today celebrated the official opening of the new Long Beach Junior Lifeguard facility. Located on East Ocean Boulevard and Claremont Place adjacent to the Claremont Launch Ramp, a ribbon cutting ceremony featured Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan and other City leaders.

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Office of Youth Development Announces Youth Power PB (Participatory Budgeting) Long Beach Awardees

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 28, 2023

823 Long Beach youth voted on how to spend $300,000 through Participatory Budgeting Process, funded by Measure US grants

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City of Long Beach Releases Preliminary Plan for a Proposed Special LGBTQ+ District

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 27, 2023

Seeking additional community input on activating the District initiative, now through Sunday, August 25

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Long Beach Airport Launches Externship for Local High School Students

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 27, 2023

Long Beach Airport (LGB) kicked off its first Careers Taking Flight Externship Program last week, with 13 students from Cabrillo and Jordan high schools learning about a wide variety of aviation careers and how to make themselves competitive for future positions.

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Long Beach Airport’s Ticketing Lobby Receives Construction Management Award

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 26, 2023

Long Beach Airport (LGB) was honored yesterday with a Project Achievement Award for its new Ticketing Lobby from the Construction Management Association of America Southern California Chapter (CMAASC). Awards recognizing outstanding construction management were presented at the CMAASC’s 30th Annual Gala in Long Beach.

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City of Long Beach Updating Regulations to Better Support Development of Secondary and Accessory Dwelling Units

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 24, 2023

Community open house to be held July 19

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City of Long Beach Celebrates Official Opening of the New Junior Lifeguard Facility

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Long Beach today celebrated the official opening of the new Long Beach Junior Lifeguard facility.

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City of Long Beach to Launch Shop Long Beach Program this July to Encourage Shopping Local

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

Long Beach shoppers can receive rewards by participating; rewards contest launches July 1

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Long Beach Launches Recruitment for City’s First-Ever Director of Police Oversight

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 21, 2023

Community members encouraged to share their recommendations via online survey, available now through June 30

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Long Beach Public Library Launches English as a Second Language Program

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) is pleased to announce the launch of ESL @ LBPL as the newest component of LB Reads, LBPL’s adult literacy program.

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Long Beach Housing Authority Awarded 79 Stability Housing Vouchers to Connect People Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness to Permanent Housing

By South Bay Leader Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, located within the Department of Health and Human Services, recently received 79 Stability Housing Vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On April 17, 2023, HUD announced Long Beach as one of eight Continuum of Care communities in California to receive Stability Housing Vouchers, which will be utilized to connect even more qualifying individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness to permanent housing.