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Initial Long Beach Neighborhood Walks deemed successful in building community engagement

In February 2021, the Long Beach Police Department launched the Neighborhood Walks program to increase engagement between our community and police officers at a neighborhood level. Patrol officers in select neighborhoods devoted their shift to interacting with residents, community- and faith-based organizations, and local businesses. Funded through the Long Beach Read More

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds extra capacity and special service ahead of San Diego Comic-Con

Pacific Surfliner trains are expected to see a surge of travelers heading to San Diego for Comic-Con International, which returns July 21 to July 24, 2022 after a two-year hiatus. Extra equipment as well as one additional round-trip will increase the capacity by approximately 6,000 seats on the Pacific Surfliner Read More

Long Beach Collision Investigation Detectives arrest suspect in July 6, 2021 fatal hit and run traffic collision

Collision Investigation Detectives conducted a thorough investigation and identified Deborah Lisa Betance, a 55-year-old resident of Long Beach, as the driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that resulted in the death of Jere Whitney. On May 27, 2022, detectives presented the case against Betance to the Los Angeles Read More

Rep. Steel leads CA delegation calling on state democrats to repeal AB5

Rep. Michelle Steel led members of the California Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Newsom urging him to take immediate action to prevent Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) from devastating the California trucking industry and further crippling nationwide supply chains. “Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition Read More

California announces new details on efforts to promote nation-leading red flag laws

In the wake of recent mass shootings across the nation, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced $11 million in new community partnerships to expand outreach and education on the use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders – or “red flag laws” – to families, schools and communities Read More

State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces completion of $20 million tax-exempt equipment note for MarinHealth Medical Center

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today the execution of a $20 million equipment note for MarinHealth Medical Center (MarinHealth) in Greenbrae, California. The issuance was approved by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), chaired by Treasurer Ma. Proceeds of the note will be used by MarinHealth to finance Read More