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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

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We just announced the results of the 2024 Homelessness Point in Time Count—and for the first time in nearly a decade, we’ve seen a reduction in homelessness in Long Beach. Visit to learn more.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

Good morning, Long Beach!

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

Long Beach is lighting up our city buildings and monuments in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

My fellow Long Beach residents, I am honored to be sworn in as your Mayor this evening. I am humbled by the faith you have put in me to unite our City and tackle the biggest challenges we face.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Great news from @HHSGov : 584 children from the Long Beach shelter have been reunited with family or sponsors in the United States. 152 children are currently at the shelter and the staff there is working each day to connect them with their families.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

As we start the weekend, please remember to wear masks around others, socially distance, and wash hands frequently. Let’s keep our community safe - our nurses and doctors are counting on us.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

6 years

We got a surprise visitor! 😱 @fluffyguy stopped by City Hall today with goodie bags for the whole staff! Thanks Fluffy! 🙌🏽 #LongBeachNative

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

The following city facilities have now been closed: - Basketball courts - Tennis courts - Volleyball courts - Dog parks - Playgrounds - Skate parks - Picnic areas - Group exercise in parks We are also working towards additional guidance for beaches.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Please wear masks or face coverings when you leave your home. They are effective in stopping the spread of COVID19. Stay safe, LBC.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

On behalf of the people of Long Beach, I want to congratulate our new President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We are ready to work with them as one of our nation’s largest American cities.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

The City of Long Beach is monitoring the earthquake and is conducting a critical facilities check to ensure structure safety across the city. Please continue to stay safe and always be prepared.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

8 months

Today, we celebrated the grand opening of @RocketLab ’s new Engine Development Center—right here in Long Beach! The Engine Development Center will bring highly skilled, good-paying jobs to Long Beach while ensuring that we remain on the cutting edge of space technology. This is a

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

And just like that, I took the chair one last time as Mayor of @LongBeachCity to close out my final city council meeting. Thank you to our entire city team for 8 incredible years as mayor. Just a few days to go!

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

As Long Beach prepares to welcome @POTUS tomorrow, please be aware that local law enforcement and federal partners are working across the city to keep the public and the President safe. We will also welcome @CAGovernor and numerous officials from across the country and state.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

Imagine a moment when two mayors from the two largest cities in SoCal are aligned in values and working together to get our unhoused neighbors off the street—charting an equitable future for our entire region. We will turn this vision into reality alongside @MayorOfLA Karen Bass.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We have called for a 1pm curfew in business districts and 4pm citywide. Please stay home and let’s take care of each other. We had no loss of life last night and we want to keep people safe.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

We were happy to have @CAgovernor Newsom visit one of our vaccine sites at @CSULB this morning. We are making tremendous progress in getting our residents in Long Beach vaccinated thanks to the great partnership we have with the State.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

I’m in Downtown and in awe of the community coming together to clean and rebuild. We will address the city live at 11 am and answer media questions. We will update the community on curfew info for tonight and preparations. You can watch here: Long Beach City.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We are at 28 confirmed cases. If you have the ability to stay home, please do so. Wash your hands and social distance. We all need to work to flatten the curve.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

Statement from Mayor Robert Garcia 👇🏽

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We now have 198 confirmed positive cases. Approximately 50 have recovered. And we have had three deaths. Let’s keep staying home and saving lives.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

Governor @GavinNewsom and Mayor @RobertGarciaLB are touring our @CVCLongBeach and talking about housing 🏠

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We’re proud to announce that @LongBeachCity will be home to 16 vote by mail drop boxes for the upcoming Presidential General Election to ensure all voters have an accessible voting option during the #COVID19 pandemic. 🇺🇸 Read more + see locations here.👇🏽

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We are saddened by the death of Long Beach Police Officer Anton Fischer at the age of 33. He died in a traffic accident today in our city. We are grateful for his service and dedication to our community. Please keep Officer Fischer's family and friends in your thoughts.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

7 years

It's official: The Summer Olympic Games are coming to Los Angeles and the Long Beach waterfront.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

To be clear, the Governor and City’s order does allow people to go for a walk or visit a park or beach. However, you must still use social distancing. You can’t play team sports, and you must stay 6 feet apart from anyone else.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Thank you to all the protesters who have taken peaceful action today across the city. Let’s stay safe and keep our community together.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

7 years

Happy 119th Birthday, Long Beach!

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

This evening, we made it abundantly clear that hate and intolerance has no place in Long Beach. Thank you @cindyallenlb and everyone who came out to show support, solidarity & pride tonight in the face of hatred. Our LGBTQ-themed lifeguard tower will be rebuilt even gayer. 🏳️‍🌈💕

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Attention Long Beach Food Workers: We are going to offer an additional 500 no appointment needed vaccine slots at our super-sized food and grocery clinic today. If you work in a restaurant, market, deliver food, or in agriculture, join us at the Convention Center from 11-5.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Important announcement from the City of Long Beach: Long Beach Announces First Cases of COVID-19 Long Beach, CA — Preliminary test results indicate that two men and one woman have tested positive for COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus disease 2019.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Update: Long Beach is now reporting 10 positive cases and we have 130 people that we are monitoring. We will have more updates throughout the day.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

8 years

Mayor @RobertGarciaLB is proud to declare today #VinScullyDay ! @VinScullyTweet @LADodgersHQ #Dodgers

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

We welcomed LA @chargers QB Justin Herbert to Long Beach Poly today to meet our @LBPoly_Football scholar athletes. 🏈🏈

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

Thanks @SecretaryPete for taking the time to visit the @portoflongbeach today! We’re grateful for the partnership of @USDOT and for the investment in infrastructure like our Pier B on-dock rail project that will strengthen supply chains and reduce emissions.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We remember the 49 people who lost their lives in the Pulse Night Club shooting. We will never forget their beautiful souls and love of life ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Welcome to the best college experience you could hope for. Best decision I made as young person was attending @CSULB .

Cal State Long Beach

@CSULB

4 years

Today is #CollegeSigningDay , and we want to congratulate students who’ve chosen CSULB. 💛🖤 Newly committed students: Welcome to The Beach! To learn about resources available to you, please visit: #GoBeach

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Long Beach will be closing beaches over 4th of July weekend along with rest of LA County. Cases are spiking across the state and we need to focus on safety.

Long Beach Post

@LongBeachPost

4 years

Los Angeles County to close beaches over 4th of July weekend

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

6 years

Today Mayor Garcia recognized @VIPLONGBEACH for their contributions to our community and history. The “World Famous V.I.P. Records” sign is now designated as a Historic Landmark!

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 months

Today, we unveiled the plans for the next jewel of Long Beach: the new Shoemaker Bridge! This bridge will be the first monument people see when they visit Long Beach. The proposed design will permanently transform the city landscape to re-connect communities, bring vital

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

This is great news not just for Los Angeles but for Long Beach and the region. Will be a welcome addition to our hospital and emergency response system in the weeks ahead.

Janice Hahn

@SupJaniceHahn

4 years

The Navy hospital ship the USNS Mercy will be coming to the @PortofLA . Right now we have less than 200 available ICU beds countywide. The Mercy will add 1000 much-needed hospital beds to our healthcare system during this outbreak. #COVID19 #USNSMercy #SaferAtHome

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 months

Long Beach mourns the loss of Carl Weathers, who was an emmy-nominated actor, former NFL linebacker, and Long Beach Poly graduate. Carl Weathers was a force in the world of acting, who gave life to roles ranging from Apollo Creed in the original Rocky series to Greef Karga in

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

REMINDER: the beach bike and pedestrian paths are closed. Staying at home will save lives.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

There is no LA Countywide curfew today and Long Beach is included in that decision. The last few nights have been safe so let’s keep it that way. Take care of each other and let’s continue to rebuild and support peaceful change.

City of Long Beach

@LongBeachCity

4 years

LBALERT: The City of Long Beach is not issuing a curfew today, June 4. The City will continue to reevaluate throughout the day and into tomorrow, and if needed, the City can reimplement a curfew.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Tonight has been calm so far, thanks to your support, the community coming together, and our public safety officials. We will do everything possible to keep our community safe. I’m thankful we had no loss of life last night and no critical hospitalizations.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Meeting kids who are being vaccinated. The parents were very grateful and the kids wanted to protect their families and friends. Our clinics are now open for 5+ across the city. Let’s end this pandemic.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

Thank you, Long Beach

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we will be putting out more data around positive cases and zip codes. We will have a new report out tomorrow and please remember the total case number changes everyday. As you can see, COVID19 is impacting us across the city.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Stay home and safe tonight. We have the LBPD and numerous partner agencies patrolling the entire city. While we still have challenges with smaller groups looting, the larger incidents and gatherings are mostly over. LBPD is working all night to ensure safety in our neighborhoods.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

America with all of our diversity has a dark and long history with race- and Long Beach has not been exempt from this. Over the last several days and after nearly three months of battling COVID19 as a nation, we are seeing civil unrest and protests. We hear you and are listening.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We are saddened to report that Long Beach had 3 additional deaths related to COVID19 bringing our total to 6. All three were in their 80’s with underlying health conditions. Our love and prayers go out to their families and friends. Our total positive number is at 256.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

Amazing to see our very own Billie Jean King represent Long Beach and have the honor to do the coin toss at #SuperBowl

Billie Jean King

@BillieJeanKing

2 years

Ready to go! 🪙 #SuperBowl

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Statement from Mayor Robert Garcia:

Robert Garcia

@RobertGarcia

4 years

It is with deep sadness that I share that my mother, Gaby O’Donnell, has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. My brother and I are heartbroken. Our mother was the kindest and most compassionate person we’ve ever known.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Here in Long Beach, we have already started the process of mass vaccinating our city and are beginning the process of vaccinating Group B. If you live here in the city, please sign up to get notified when it’s your turn to be vaccinated at

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We are out early this morning at the @LBCityCollege Pacific Coast Campus distributing food. It’s a really great event and we’re helping a lot of people. 🍎🥫🥬 We’re in this together, Long Beach. 💙

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Statement From Mayor Robert Garcia:

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 months

Congratulations to Long Beach State Mens Basketball on claiming the Big West tonight!! Next stop: March Madness and the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012! Go Beach!🏀🏀 @LBSUMBB @CSULB @NCAA #GoBeach #NCAA #MarchMadness2024

Long Beach State Men's Basketball

@LBSUMBB

2 months

CHAMPS!!!! #GoBeach

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

Congratulations to our new Congressman @RobertGarcia ! I joined him this week in Washington DC for his inaugural activities. I look forward to continuing to work together to deliver solutions to our city’s biggest challenges.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Today we opened the new Long Beach Bridge which will connect our city to LA and the rest of the world. In the coming weeks, it will also be lit up at night for all to see. We’re excited for this new bridge & the improvement it will have on our ability to move goods in the city.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Late last night, eight Long Beach Fire Department firefighters tested positive for COVID-19. Our love, support, and prayers are with them, their families, friends and the entire Long Beach Fire Department.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Hey Long Beach! Ballots have arrived in mailboxes. We encourage you to fill it out and mail it as soon as possible. You don’t even need a stamp. Or you can drop it off at any of these LA County drop boxes across the city. Vote today. 👇🏽

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

“As it relates to parking tickets and street sweeping, Long Beach will be putting a one week pause on tickets.” Mayor Robert Garcia

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

The officer who posted photos with his baton is no longer a member of the Long Beach Police Department. Our @LBPD Chief took swift action.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

This is going to be incredible! Check out my final project as mayor: our new east side entrance to Long Beach. And it lights up at night.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

We were happy to have Governor @GavinNewsom visit us today and tour our mass vaccination center in Long Beach. We have already begun vaccinating our teachers and will continue to make progress on vaccinating more and more folks in our city.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Celebrating the groundbreaking of 88 all affordable homes in Cambodia Town. These units will be for folks who are currently unhoused and low income families. And there’s a clinic and wellness center on the first floor. Thanks to everyone involved.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

“We expect to be done vaccinating all of Group A- paramedics, healthcare workers, etc. by January 10th...Group B will be essential workers. Teachers, educators, grocery clerks and others.”

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

A new emergency ordinance, effective now, temporarily halts evictions for residential and commercial tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of a comprehensive rental relief package unanimously approved Tuesday night by the City Council.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Today we are proposing a new fund to directly support the small businesses that were affected by vandalism and looting on Sunday, May 31. We are committed to ensuring that every single business that was impacted receives direct grant assistance from the city.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

After over two years of closure and numerous critical repairs, the @TheQueenMary is back open for public tours. She's a historic icon for the city and she's not going anywhere.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

6 years

“I may be the Mayor of LA but I have a confession to make, I LOVE Long Beach” - @MayorOfLA Eric Garcetti #LBInauguration

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

Abigayle Casarez, a Millikan High School senior, did her senior project on the diversity of Long Beach and the results are beautiful 😍 #StudentSpotlight ✨

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Vaccination process going well in Long Beach. Most of Group A is completed and Group B is next which includes educators, teachers, grocery workers, city emergency personnel and seniors over 75.

Daily 49er 📰🦈

@daily49er

3 years

BREAKING: Long Beach State will begin receiving its first shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the upcoming weeks Scott Apel, vice president of administration and finance, announced via email Thursday.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

As an immigrant and Mayor of the 7th largest city in California, I strongly condemn the President’s recent memo calling for the exclusion of immigrants from the US Census.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Announcement from the City of Long Beach and Mayor Garcia: Long Beach Cancels All Large Scale Events Through April 2020 Cancellation will Affect Beach Streets, Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and Others

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

Hey Long Beach! Join us on Saturday, September 21, at 10am for the grand opening of the @BillieJeanKing Main Library. Will be an event for the whole family.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

We absolutely loved being able to show @billiejeanking around the new BJK Main Library. We cannot wait to reveal it to you all this Saturday! 📚

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

Long Beach is ready to go "All In" on homelessness. In my first act as Mayor, I called for a State of Emergency on homelessness, alongside @MaryZendejasLB . We're locking arms with regional partners like @MayorOfLA Karen Bass to get it done. Read more:

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Our love and prayers go out to Vanessa Bryant’s family and friends. This is a horrific loss. We mourn all those lost in this tragic crash. Kobe has an enormous fan base here in Long Beach and we mourn with the rest of the nation.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Be safe. Wear a mask this weekend.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

We’ve launched the first COVID19 mobile testing unit of its kind in California - focused on the undocumented and immigrant community.

Robert Garcia

@RobertGarcia

4 years

My mom who passed away from COVID19 and was an immigrant and healthcare worker, knew how hard it was for the undocumented to get medical treatment. So we’ve partnered with @CHIRLA to launch a first of its kind COVID19 mobile clinic to serve immigrants and the Latino community.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

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I’m officially the big 4-0! Thanks to the team at city hall for helping me celebrate this week. I’m grateful to serve this incredible city with you all at my side. 🙌🏾

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

As I hear this rain beat down on my roof, I’m reminded of why housing is a human right.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

7 years

Mayor @RobertGarciaLB statement on @Olympics decision:

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

Your Long Beach ballot drop off boxes are safe. You can also just drop your ballot off in your home mailbox. There are zero reports of fake ballot boxes or tampering of boxes in Long Beach. They are secure and being emptied regularly by LA County election officials.

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@LongBeachMayor

6 years

Mayor Garcia with #TeamGarcia at @LongBeachPride 🌈💖

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

Thanks to the rain for clearing out the sky and giving us this great view 😍❄️

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

Today, Mayor Robert Garcia introduced a $5 million Personal Services and Fitness Resiliency Fund to support barber shops, nail salons and other personal care service providers, as well as independently owned fitness studios and gyms.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

Statement From Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia on the U.S. Supreme Court Draft Decision:

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

We just finished painting new, progressive pride rainbow crosswalks along Broadway through the heard of our city’s historic LGBTQ+ community! We couldn’t think of a better way to close out Pride Month and look ahead to Long Beach Pride next weekend. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

3 years

916 children from the Long Beach emergency intake shelter have now been reunited with relatives and sponsors in the United States. Thank you to everyone working to unify families, care for these kids, and provide critical immigration & legal services.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

. @LongBeachCity has sent out an administrative change to all departments instructing employees to capitalize the B in Black in all correspondence to recognize the shared history and racial identity of Black people.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

1 year

A huge thank you to so many friends and supporters for joining us today at my final farewell address at @csulb as Mayor of Long Beach. The event would not have been possible without @LBMayorsFund4Ed . Only one week left before I pass the baton at city hall.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

A reminder that all beaches in Long Beach remain closed. 👇🏽 Please continue to do your part to stay home, stay safe, and help us flatten the curve. We’re all in this together.

Robert Garcia

@RobertGarcia

4 years

Save lives. Stay home.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

2 years

We’ve worked hard this morning to clear testing sites and get folks tested and vaccinated. Thank you to our amazing teams of health workers who came in to meet the demand. We are staffing up to meet the testing increase in the weeks ahead.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

4 years

To ensure public safety a curfew will be in place starting at 8 pm and lasting through 5 am Monday morning. Everyone in Long Beach should stay inside this evening, with the exception of first responders, people going to and from work, and anyone seeking or giving emergency care.

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

7 years

It's a busy weekend for our downtown shoreline w/ @kaskade , the Jamaica Reggae Fest, & Agenda Festival all in one day! Avoid traffic 🚴 or 🚍

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 years

So thankful to @BillieJeanKing and EVERYONE who made building this new state of the art library possible. The Billie Jean King Main Library will serve the residents of Long Beach, not only today, but for many generations to come! 💙📚

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Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

@LongBeachMayor

5 months

Tonight, the Long Beach City Council adopted a proclamation calling on our federal leaders to support negotiations that lead to a lasting humanitarian ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, the release of all hostages, and the safe passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The City of

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@LongBeachMayor

4 years

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Downtown Long Beach

@DTLBAlliance

4 years

Every night at 8, Downtown residents have been making noise and flashing lights to show their appreciation for all the front-line workers in the current public health crisis.

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@LongBeachMayor

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“If you are a renter in Long Beach, please know that if you have been affected by #COVID19 we are putting in protections to make sure you are not evicted.” Mayor Robert Garcia

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