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Participate in the Development of the City’s Alternate Crisis Response Program
The City of Long Beach Alternate Crisis Response Pilot Program is hosting two workshops to offer residents the chance to provide feedback about the proposed Alternate Crisis Response program. This program is envisioned as a non-law enforcement alternate crisis response team to respond to non-violent, non-emergent, non-medical calls for service related to mental health crises….
A New Generation of Volunteers
In Season 2 of Heart of the Neighborhood podcast, we interview Abigail (pictured above), a Long Beach Poly High School sophomore who volunteered with Rose Park Neighborhood Association in the summer of 2024. Abigail volunteered through The Volunteer Center Impact Makers program, a 12-week program (8 weeks for summer), where high school participants learn about…
Stay tuned
Fall Community Meeting still in planning – working to have Safe Streets here in November! October 16th – Housing Forum 6:30-9pm at First Congregational, 241 Cedar Ave LB November 15th – Parking Lot at 668 Obispo – Skate Jam and How to make a Zine plus all the popcorn you can eat. ArtWorksLBC – to…
Changes in REsponse to COVID-19
The Long Beach Fire Department recently created a Mobile Assessment Team designated to transport individuals with confirmed positive results or positive screenings of COVID-19, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 to other patients, hospital staff and first responders. Consisting of two Long Beach Fire Department paramedics and one ambulance, the Mobile Assessment Team…
12/6, ROSE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY MEETUP
Over 75 residents met up in the alleyway of 2720 E. 8th Street to take part in ornament making with ArtWorksLBC, and paint rose medallions with artist Cody Lusby, George Benitez and Janna Vandenberg. Residents connected with local resources including the Red Cross, Long Beach Utilities, 4th Street Farmers Market, and enjoyed live music from…
For those tracking the Land Use Element
Whether this has been on your radar – or not, it’s worth checking out the recent press release from City Hall regarding the Land Use Element process and document. Here it is in its entirety with lots of “how to get more info” links. This topic is expected to be addressed in March at City…

