“This year alone, Brin has spent about 40 times what he put into politics in the previous two decades, making him the biggest individual donor to a ballot measure campaign in California history.
His roughly $100 million effort to defeat Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ assets, is the centerpiece of a new political operation that reaches well beyond the measure. Led by Brin and funded by some of California’s wealthiest residents, the group is also backing two initiatives designed to invalidate the tax even if voters approve it. ”
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“'They’ve awakened him’: How a wealth tax fight made Brin a political force”
Will McCarthy, Jeremy B. White
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🚨 There was a violent fight and stabbing on Linden (just south of Broadway) that resulted in a man's death. The stabbed man's leg(s) were run over by the other party's vehicle as they fled the scene. This happened today at 12:58 pm.
There is a search underway, and it has been announced that there will be extra police presence in the area this evening as a result.
Another great thing about Long Beach!
“If they try to take one of us, they’re going to have to take all of Long Beach,” said Patricia Velazquez, who has lived in the area for more than three decades.
Black Sheep Salon is looking for an experienced stylist to join our team! We're a trans-owned, queer-operated salon seeking someone confident working with all hair types, especially Black hair and coily, curly and kinky textures.
An existing clientele is strongly encouraged since we are primarily appointment-based with limited walk-ins.
Long Beach, CA – The National Weather System (NWS) has forecast a storm system for the Los Angeles/Long Beach region starting Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. 22. The storm is forecast to bring moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms to Long Beach. The NWS has also issued a Beach Hazards Statement through Thursday, Oct. 22, with additional beach erosion and tidal overflows possible on south-facing beaches near times of high tide. The City of Long Beach is implementing its inclement weather action plans and will be monitoring and addressing major issues as they occur.
The City is advising residents to prepare now, commute safely and avoid flooded roadways and intersections. Residents in historically vulnerable, low-lying areas of the city, including the Peninsula and areas along Alamitos Bay, Naples Island and Belmont Shore, are advised to be vigilant and continue to prepare for potential localized flooding associated with rainfall and elevated tides. The City continues to advance its storm preparedness and coastal protection efforts, including protective measures in highly impacted beach areas. City crews have conducted inspections and performed maintenance to ensure catch basins in flood-prone areas are clear of debris, and pump stations and seawall plugs are functioning. Protective berms remain built and fortified where possible in vulnerable beach areas to safeguard residents and property.
Community members are asked to sign up for Alert Long Beach, the City’s emergency notification system, and visit longbeach.gov/emergency for the latest information and updates for the developing El Niño and winter storm season. Residents can also follow the City’s social media pages u/LongBeachCity. Residents should call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Sandbags and Sand Distribution
The City has activated sandbag distribution sites, available now and throughout the duration of the storm. Community members can pick up empty sandbags at all Long Beach Fire Department neighborhood Fire Stations. Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations:
Fire Station 7 (2295 Elm Ave.)
Fire Station 12 (1199 E. Artesia Blvd.)
Fire Station 13 (2475 Adriatic Ave.)
Fire Station 14 (5200 E. Eliot St.)
Claremont Lot (5400 E. Ocean Blvd.)
People can pick up a maximum of 10 bags and are advised to bring their own shovel and/or tool when collecting sand. It is recommended that those needing specific assistance with filling sandbags go to the Claremont Beach Parking Lot for additional support, available between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and throughout the weather event. Pre-filled sandbags will be available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, residents with disabilities and access and functional needs can request pre-filled sandbags be delivered to their residence before rain begins by calling 562.570.4765 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. [[LM1]](file:///c:/users/kaschus/downloads/public%20notice%20-%20inclement%20weather%20action%20plans%2010.20.26.docx#_msocom_1)
The City also recently announced two sandbag distribution events at Long Beach City College (LBCC), taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the LBCC Trades, Technology and Community Learning Campus (4901 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.) and Saturday, Nov. 7 at LBCC Liberal Arts College Lot M (4901 E. Carson St.).
It is recommended that residents keep their filled sandbags through the winter storm season as El Niño conditions are expected to bring more rainfall, with possible flooding in low-lying areas across the city. People can also watch this safety video for tips on how to properly fill sandbags.
Homelessness Outreach
Long Beach Fire Marine Safety Swift Water Rescue team members will conduct patrols along the riverbeds beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 21, to advise people experiencing homelessness of the potential for fast rising and dangerous waters. Patrols will continue as conditions require.
The City will also activate its Inclement Weather Shelter, located at the Multi-Service Center (1301 W. 12th St.) for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21 through the morning of Friday, Oct. 23. Homeless Services Bureau staff will conduct outreach to notify people of the shelter opportunity.
During periods of significant rainfall, residents are also advised to:
Sign up for Alert Long Beach, the City’s emergency notification system. Residents and business owners who are enrolled will receive text messages and/or voice messages to their cell number and/or email address.
Check the Recreational Water Monitoring webpage for beach advisories. After any significant rainfall (0.10" or more), high levels of bacteria from storm drains, rivers and polluted runoff enter the ocean. People should avoid all ocean water contact for at least 72 hours after rainfall.
Avoid driving through a flooded road or walking across a flowing stream of water. Watch this storm ready safety video for safety tips while driving in flooded areas.
Slow down at intersections, especially if signal lights are not working, and treat them as stop signs. Be cautious while driving, especially at night.
Take appropriate steps to be prepared by securing personal property and vehicles in areas that are prone to flooding.
Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel during the storm, dress in warm, loose layers of clothing. Advise others of your destination and estimated arrival time.
Be aware of utility workers working in or near the road.
Stay off sand berms and stay away from City vehicles and machinery operating along the coastline.
Keep pets inside and ensure they have shelter from the storm.
Place refuse and recycling carts on the parkway or driveway apron.
Report street flooding or downed trees by calling 562.570.2700.
Report downed power lines by calling 9-1-1.
Report a clogged storm catch-basin, downed trees and damaged traffic signals or streetlights on the Go Long Beach app or online portal. Emergency crews are on standby for urgent needs.
To check the status of street sweeping in localized areas, call 562.570.2890 or follow u/LBPublicWorks on Facebook, X and Instagram for timely updates.
Prepare for severe weather by following tips in the City’s Severe Weather brochure, available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog.
Be prepared if you are driving in a flooded area.
Marina tenants are encouraged to take precautions ahead of the storm to secure their vessel; ensure hatches and doors are closed and locked, remove any loose gear from the exterior, ensure fenders are properly placed and adjusted, ensure vessel cover is properly placed and secured; and fasten all dock lines to account for any storm tidal surge.
Lastly, visitors of the El Dorado Nature Center are advised that trails may temporarily close during and in the days following a storm. Patrons may still visit the museum inside the Nature Center during this time. The dog park at El Dorado East Regional Park may also close temporarily during and in the days following a storm. Trails and road conditions at El Dorado East Regional Park will be assessed daily and may close in select areas. The Nature Center is regularly closed on Mondays and holidays.
Starting Jan. 1, the apps and software you pay for every month get hit with sales tax in California, and with L.A. County's base rate now at 10.25%, it adds up. We break down what's taxed, what's exempt, what small businesses selling or buying software need to do, and what a typical subscription will cost. Plus: a new tax on health plans that could push premiums up, and the lawsuit trying to stop it.
Our couch is in wonderful condition and is only 4 years old. We are the only owners. We are a pet free and smoke free home. I will wash the cushion covers for you if you’d like to come take it off our hands. We are downsizing.
It has a chaise on the left side that cannot switch to the right. She is a large and in charge couch with the chaise 90 inches long and the back 114 inches long.
I'm (F30s) and have wanted to learn how to fish. I'm looking for someone experienced to teach me if available this weekend 10/24 or 25.
I'm aiming for Long Beach and will cover rental supplies and also get you lunch. Prefer female instructors but open to anyone, just be patient please haha
Hi everyone, I will be moving to Long Beach in early December from San Diego. I'm currently looking to move to areas such as East Village or Alamitos Beach and was wondering if anyone has any insight to what the pros and cons of these areas are. Would love further input as well on any other areas neighborhoods to look at, thank you!
Hi anyone who sees this, could someone PLEASE let me know who yo report the back alley of my apartment structure? It's between Chestnut and Henderson where they meet 20th street. The owner/manager won't do anything about it, but it is a CONSTANT thing. My kids have almost been hurt multiple times because there will bust be some random peice of metal sticking out, AND it all smells like piss/poop because of the animals around the area, and Neighbors dogs.....please, if ANYONE can help take care of this issue, we'd greatly appreciate it.
This might be a long shot but I remember like 10-12 years ago the LBT bus drivers wore these red? hawaiian shirts with a print that had the LBT buses all over. I thought they were the coolest things ever and I was in a hawaiian shirt phase at the time. I thought “maybe one day they’ll sell them or I can find them second hand online or ebay). I can’t find them online but does anyone know what I’m talking about or where I can find them? Thank you
Hello all, I am planning on working on a documentary about some sort of niche organization around Long Beach or surrounding areas. I don't want to make the documentary about a super dark organization, but I don't want it to be something surface level or ordinary like "Cactus Club" or just a charity/nonprofit. Does anyone know of any organizations that could be intriguing to dig into and potentially make a documentary about? I was picturing it to have a non-lighthearted or more mysterious atmosphere at least. Absolutely open to all suggestions, thank you!!
Decided to go for a walk down the pier the other day and genuinely do not understand how the city allows it to persist in the condition that it's in. Why do other beach cities have pleasant piers, and ours is a collection of porta-potties? I couldn't even walk all the way down the pier because of the smell. The city could totally clean it up and put something useful and educational there. Am I being an asshole? I do not understand why the pier is like this.
I’m not sure if anyone else here is an air raid siren enthusiast but I figured I’d take a chance and ask
EDIT: I apologize for being a bit confusing and unclear in the original post so here's the clarified information
The siren is a Federal Signal Model 2 located at the "Pier J Facility" in the Port of Long Beach, next to the Queen Mary. The Pier J Facility is an onshore oil processing facility connected to the THUMS Islands (the oil islands along the coast of downtown LB that look like they have fancy resorts/condos on them). This is where the oil collected by the islands goes in preparation for export, according to the official City of Long Beach website. https://www.longbeach.gov/ees/oil-operations/how-we-operate/islands-and-facilities/
My photos of the siren aren't very good, but I came across these photos by Dylan Keville which shows the siren in excellent detail. The siren appears to be quite old and it looks like something hit and dented the top of its housing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwFY5Lpc-G/?img_index=1
It may be safe to assume that this siren was installed in the late 1960s when the THUMS Islands were built but I cannot say for certain.
The only info that can really be found about this siren is on the California Statewide Siren Map, which is how I learned of its existence. According to the map, this siren is active (makes sense since it's an oil processing facility) but I have never heard it be tested nor have I been able to find any info about it being tested.
The map also states that OXY (Occidental Petroleum) runs the site, but since 2014 it has been under the ownership of California Resources Corporation. So perhaps the detail of the siren still being active is outdated as well. Again, I can't say for certain.
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a loving forever home for my cat Bernard, aka Bernie.
A year ago, I agreed to watch Bernie for a week for someone who needed a temporary place for him. That week turned into months, and his owner never came back for him.
Unfortunately, I am now in a situation where I can no longer comfortably afford the cost of caring for three animals. I want to find him a home where he can continue to be loved and well cared for.
Bernie is very sweet, affectionate, and cuddly and loves being around people. He is a 'lap cat' and is happiest when he can curl up next to you or on you. He’s the kind of cat who wants to be involved and near his people.
He has also lived successfully with another cat and a dog for the past year, so he is accustomed to a multi-pet household. He has been a really good companion and has never been a difficult or aggressive cat.
Bernie is neutered, vaccinated, and completely litter-box trained. He is around 8 years old. He is healthy and takes preventative flea/tick medication every month.
We are looking for someone who will treat Bernie as a member of the family and give him the attention and affection he deserves.
Bernie is located in the Long Beach, CA area. Please feel free to message me if you’re interested in adopting him, or would like more information/photos.
I’m happy to answer any questions about his personality, habits, health, or what he’s like around other animals.
On Sunday morning, scraped and bruised, Ricardo Gonzalez put his arm in a sling to go to the park to watch his son's soccer game. The day before, he sustained those injuries after being assaulted by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation.
"He's just in pain. He can't really sit down, it hurts when he gets up," Leslie Gonzalez, his daughter, told the Watchdog in an interview Sunday. "He's just trying to get out of the house and move around. He didn't just want to sit in the house and dwell all day."
Gonzalez was riding an e-bike near Elm Avenue and 56th Street in North Long Beach when federal agents struck him with their unmarked vehicle, according to Leslie.
Agents then tased him twice.
"My Dad is one of the hardest working men out there.
Because of him, I have a roof over my head and I have all the opportunities around me," Leslie wrote on a GoFundMe she set up to support her dad. "Our family is everything because of him. We ask for your support and prayers during this awful time."
Gonzalez, 40, is a U.S. citizen born in Hanford, CA, according to Leslie. For the past eight or so years, Gonzalez worked for the city of Long Beach - first in the health department and then the utilities department, a position he left in September, Leslie said.
Outside of work, Leslie said Gonzalez enjoys watching TV, playing video games on his Playstation and repairing the family's cars, a skill he picked up from his father, a Mexican immigrant.
"He loves riding his e-bike," Leslie said. "He loves to take the time to be out and take his little rides by himself."
Leslie added that her dad is a people person, who loves making new connections wherever he goes.
"My dad just gives off that vibe that he's super nice," she said.
Leslie organized the GoFundMe to raise money to cover the cost of Ricardo's hospital bills as well as any legal expenses that may arise as a result of the incident. As of noon Sunday, the campaign had received $8,100 in donations, exceeding its initial goal of $6,500.
A lot more to this story at the link, including video and GoFundMe links.
