Morning Long Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Long Beach PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: RYSE UP - Pacific Clinics Grand Opening and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. LA County To Host Mental Health Wellness Fair In Long Beach (patch.com) — Long Beach residents are invited to a free mental health wellness fair at Long Beach City College on May 12, featuring resources, meditation, food, music, and giveaways. Organized by LA County’s Department of Mental Health, the event kicks off a series of May wellness fairs across nearby communities, with no RSVP required for attendees.
2. Los Angeles and Long Beach Expand Rent Aid Programs as Eviction Risks Rise, Showing Prevention May Save Taxpayers Millions (parriva.com) — Long Beach is rolling out a new ‘Upstream LB’ rent assistance program to keep vulnerable residents housed before eviction turns into homelessness. Funded by LA County’s Measure A tax, it targets low-income households, especially Latino families, with rapid help for overdue rent and utilities. Officials say the approach could save millions by reducing shelter, health, and policing costs.
3. It will soon be legal to sell meals out of your home in Long Beach. Here's how. (lbpost.com) — Long Beach is preparing to let residents legally sell meals from their home kitchens, with applications for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations expected to open in June. Aspiring cooks will need food safety training, permits, and a business license totaling about $1,500, but advocates say the program could be a game-changer for low-income, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs who can’t afford restaurants or food trucks.
4. Long Beach Airport begins work on $37M concourse upgrade project (dailynews.com) — Long Beach Airport has broken ground on a $37 million concourse upgrade that will add new seating, better signage, energy-efficient systems, and an open-air garden without disrupting flights. Funded by federal dollars and airport revenue, the project will create about 190 construction jobs and aims to get LGB ready for increased travel ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
5. The 3 Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians in Southern California (jnylaw.com) — Long Beach is highlighted as one of Southern California’s most dangerous cities for pedestrians, with several local corridors like Anaheim Street, PCH, and Long Beach Boulevard posing elevated risks. The piece explains why per-capita fatalities are so high and offers practical safety tips for anyone walking, running, or biking around town.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Long Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Long Beach, CA Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.