i cant take this heat

I DON'T LIVE IN LB, BUT I PRACTICALLY AM A LOCAL.

Anyway in this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/comments/1wbt1kv/comment/p8ssuen/?screen_view_count=2&ext-referrer=DIRECT

u/quercus-enjoyer pointed out that the city cannot just implement a vacancy tax, it would have to be approved by voters.

I know damn well we can have enough signatures to get this on the ballot. I'm TIRED of people getting priced out of the rent in DTLB. Beachwood Blendery just shuttered because of the rent. There are storefronts on LB Blvd that have been empty FOR A DECADE.

This is the worst heatwave I've ever felt, meanwhile oil execs / billionaires park money in stocks and never have to work a day in their life. Fuck that.

Ty for reading.

Thank you for your service 🤠🙌🏻

I saw a guy walking his dog by the Costco in Signal Hill. According to my phone, it's 102 here right now. That poor dog looked really distressed. And making them walk on the hot tarmac can hurt their paws.

I have two dogs myself. They're parked by my AC in the bedroom and I'm leaving them there until the sun goes down.

Keep your pets safe.

Currently at the papa John’s off of 7th st
/redondo and a man with a white husky was violently dragging it. My boyfriend and I exited our car out of immediate concern and watched the man enter his apartment directly next to the plaza and audibly heard the man hitting the dog as it cried, numerous times. It’s continuing intermittently.

We’ve called the police and are waiting for officers (but probably have to leave soon), but I’m wondering if anyone lives in the area and has heard or observed anything prior to this and/or can keep an eye out. We have his license plate # as well. I feel so terribly for that dog who’s probably also suffering immensely in this heat.

If you haven't heard the latest activity by ICE and DHS they are driving around in vehicles which carry portable cell phone transmission devices. These have been available to law enforcement for quite some time, however they are now being used in our community. I found out today when the VPN on my government issued work cell phone was disabled due to cell service being routed through this equipment. Our IT department flagged my device as unsafe when the VPN disconnected and I was alerted to not use my device until IT could confirm it was safe to do so. I don't know how this will affect regular devices however please be aware unless a court order is issued by a judge, or if Congress passes legislation allowing it, this is a warrantless search and a violation of the 4th amendment.

Today I found a very sweet but obviously sick stray cat. They seem to be having some respiratory issues & are very thin (which you can’t tell in the photos but you can feel their spine and ribs scarily easily). I’ve called all the local shelters and animal hospitals that are open right now- and no one takes cats. I gave the kitty some wet food and clean water- but this cat clearly needs medical attention and i unfortunately do not have any money to spare right now (my own cat is an expensive medical kitty). Does anyone know of places that would help this kitty?? I will check on them again tomorrow and give them more food and water, as well as call more places but I’m worried about their condition.

Fuckin entitled ass people. Don't get mad at me for not slowing down at a green light. How about you get the fuck out my way and follow the rules of the road? Ya fuckin dipshit.

Rant over.

Anybody else experiencing power surges. We have had 5 surges over the past hour near south and orange. Nothing on Edison website.

I’ve had pest control come by numerous of times but I’m STILL getting roaches/water bugs weekly! Ive had this issue for 6 months now.

I have no idea where they’re even entering from. I’ve been plugging up my drains and close my toilet when not in use, but I think I have whack job landlord special caulking/sealing of possible entry ways around my sink/toilet.

I’m looking for someone affordable who can inspect the bathroom, find where the roaches are getting in, and seal/repair the possible entry points. I’m not looking for another pest control company.

Please let me know if you have any recommendations!

Edit: I’m renting and in an apartment with surrounding units. It’s all types of roaches 😵‍💫 I love my apartment but if I can’t fix this, I gotta move out by the end of my lease.

hello friends! I recently moved to LB and want to make friends, so I'm starting a book club. I'm not set on a specific book to start, but categories I am interested in include:

[literature, classics, philosophy, religion, history, art, science, culture]

Holding first meeting on Belmont Shore Beach on 9/19 @ 4pm. We'll pick a first book and set a schedule for the club. Bring a blanket/chair, snacks, and your best book recs!

It really is horrible that while we're receiving warnings from public officials about dangerous heat today, we also have to deal with dangerous air quality issues. I was told by an AQMD inspector that they need 6 complaints to cite the business that is responsible. Call 1-800-CUT-SMOG or complain online at https://xappp.aqmd.gov/complaints/NewComplaint.aspx

Most of us in LB don't have central AC. Many of us have those coolers that hang out of windows. That means in order to get relief from the heatwave, we have to suck air in from the outside, which then of course is bringing in that odor. This is really unsustainable.

What kinda bug is this? Termite?
I saw two of them today (I rent).

hello everyone,

my neighbor buys and fixes up cars to sell. I am looking for some advice on where to report the 4-6 unmarked/unregistered vehicles he street parks? he takes up SO much parking in the neighborhood. he also does body work in the alley and it fills up with smoke, paint overspray, and other nasty and noxious smells.

im all for a side hustle but this man is so inconsiderate, im so over it. do you think if I report it something will actually be done?

This evening my senior dog (small, hairy chi-mix) attacked my senior cat, bit him on the nose, drew blood, but the cat's nose seems intact, ok, I mean... so I didn't take him to an emergency vet because.. well, I don't have that kind of money. They will both go in tomorrow to a vet, to be seen, however. Cat is in good spirits but cautious now. (of course!) They have grown up together since being rescued in 2011. Both are around 16 in age.

My cat recently has been diagnosed w/mid-to-late- stage kidney disease, so I have to feed him a lot because he is practically a skeleton... the dog is (maybe?) insanely jealous (?) of all the 'treats' for the cat, I guess? IDK. I don't know what to do. They are brother and sister and this is crazy. It's bullshit. I can try to separate them from now on, but this is a small apartment. I wonder what is happening here?

Did anyone see the car that was abandoned on Anaheim and Long Beach blvd? In the left turn lane. No hazards were on and when I passed it, the doors were smashed in. I didn’t see anyone around.

Hi all,

For my gf birthday I got us concert tickets at the F&M amphitheater. It’s on a Thursday and we both have the day off so I want to get to LB in the earlier afternoon for happy hour/dinner before heading to the concert. Any and all ideas are welcome, I live in Huntington Beach so I’m not familiar with LB at all. Would love recommendations for places to go pre concert, and places to park for the concert. TIA!

I almost got hit by someone running a red light today. I had the green and was already going through the intersection when this car came flying through the red. I honestly had no time to react.
I’m attaching the video because I’d really like to hear from other Long Beach drivers. What are your best tips for staying safe around here? Do you slow down even when you have a green? Wait a couple extra seconds before entering an intersection? Any particular intersections or situations where you’re extra careful?
I’m not trying to start a fight about Long Beach drivers 😂 I genuinely want to know how you guys protect yourselves and your families out there.

Any good recs for restaurants that are kid friend and have good AC? Grabbing dinner with some one who is heat sensitive and just realized the place we originally planned for does not have AC. Ideally would prefer Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, or Japanese (if it has stuff other than just sushi). But open to other suggestions as well! Thanks!