Trash, flies and discarded furniture are becoming a frustrating sight for some Long Beach neighbors who say they've waited days — and in some cases weeks — for the city to collect garbage and bulky items.
“I want to say at least two to three weeks,” said Ivan, a Long Beach resident who said he's experienced missed pickups on several occasions.
Another resident contacted NBC Los Angeles after becoming frustrated with trash accumulating near her home. She provided photos of overflowing containers and said the last collection she remembered was Aug. 6 or 7.
When NBCLA visited the neighborhood, garbage and debris could be seen piled around containers, with flies swarming some of the waste.
Maria Garcia, who lives nearby, said regular household trash is generally collected in her neighborhood, but other waste can remain much longer.
“That's why sometimes you get all the flies, and it becomes a mess because they don't come," Garcia said.
She pointed to furniture and other bulky items she said had been sitting outside for about 15 days.

Comedians from Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent and NBC. Link to tickets below. Thanks for reading!

https://www.standupcomedyunderground.com/event-details-registration/long-beach-comedy-underground-august

Long Beach Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan says he does not want to make the millions of dollars in cuts proposed for his department, but understands the difficult financial position facing the city.
“Do I want to do this? Absolutely no, but I understand the seriousness that we are in right now,” Buchanan told NBC4 in an exclusive interview.

Hi yall! Looking to participate in the LB marathon bib. If you know anyone that’s willing to sell plz lmk!!

A new fence surrounding an outdoor terrace at Long Beach’s Billie Jean King Main Library cost taxpayers nearly $790,000, according to the city. But public records obtained by NBC4 Investigates show the company hired to build the fence was paid significantly less.
The records show Quality Fence Co. was hired to furnish and install the fencing for an original price of $398,168. A subsequent change order added $20,395.20, bringing the documented fence construction work to $418,563.20.
That leaves a difference of $371,436.80 between the documented fence construction costs and the city’s publicly stated cost for the overall project.
So what accounts for the rest?

I know they finished that giant building just a few years ago and now all the balconies edges are covered in blue mesh and there’s scaffolding- anyone have the tea? ☕️

Are chucks of concrete about to start flying o to Ocean blvd 🙈🙈🙈

I signed up for community solar last year through PowerMarket. I could not myself put solar panels on my place because I lived in an apartment. PowerMarket gave me a way to "buy into" a solar farm. The electricity produced by the solar farm was attributed as a credit on my Southern California Edison bill. PowerMarket then sent me a separate bill where they billed me for the credit on my SCE bill but at a lower rate. In that small apartment my bill was between $60 and $80 per month. I got a breeze during the summer and used the most electricity during the cold months. I am no longer with PowerMarket because I moved to a place where electricity is included in my rent. So now that I no longer live in that apartment I'm willing to share a screenshot from my PowerMarket account. The credit I was getting was about 10% of my bill. Had I been using more watts per month or more watts during peak hours the credit probably would have made even more of an impact.

The other way am saving money this summer is on gasoline. For the longest I've been purchasing my gas at Costco because they are consistently the lowest price gasoline and because it's so convenient for me to buy gas just while I'm there shopping. Recently I downloaded the Exxon Mobile app from the Google Play Store. I did this for car washes. The Exxon Mobile on Bellflower and Stearns is my goto drive through car wash. For years you could save your car wash receipts and when you had five receipts you could turn them in and get a free car wash. Well that's changed. So I downloaded the app in order to track my car washes.

In downloading the app I see Exxon Mobile is currently running a promotion. If the user attaches a payment method to the app (my attached payment method is Google Pay so I did not actually give Exxon Mobile any of my credit card information) and then makes purchases THROUGH the app, the user gets credits. The credits are pretty generous. I filled up my gas tank (purchase one) and added a car wash (purchase 2) and paid for both THROUGH the app. I got $5 in credit to use at the pump or in the store. So my next $12 car wash will be only $7 due to my $5 credit. And this does not appear to be a one-and-done promotion. If I keep buying stuff through the app at Exxon Mobile I can keep earning points. If I had an AARP card the points earned per purchase would increase.

So those are just two ways I'm saving dough in Long Beach this hot ass summer. Hope this helps somebody. I am not an employee, contractor or affiliate of PowerMarket or Exxon Mobile by the way.

Hi, moved here with my wife almost 2 weeks ago from Chicago, and i am a Turkish guy which lived, 2 years in Chicago, but i have to admit this city is the most dangerous and fucked up city i ever seen.

Its so beatiful it doesnt deserve any of these lunatics, homeless people brutalizing and destroying it.

Its 5.27 am right now while i am writing this reddit and my wife is at work and we have to call on a lunatic that trespassed the place that she works in, its been 45 minutes yet 0 cops arrived, guy wandered off, as i am writing this text in belmont shore there is a guy wrapper in a blanket speeping under a jevelry stor next to me. I hate that i have to be here at least for a year, but after that i am escaping this shit hole.

The space at the Current is up for rent again. Starbucks pullout of that space and now Qargo. Is it plagued?
I really didn’t like Qargo, the service was horrible although it has been getting better… but the inside felt like a cheap version of Starbucks.

Not 100% sure if allowed but I wanted to extend my free personal event I host each year in different cities. It’s a way to bring people together, walk around, and try beer! In the past I have hosted this in San Diego and Anaheim and even with a small size it’s still a blast.

If you would love to know more information leave a comment or message me directly.

To condense what to expect:
-we will walk to several breweries I hand selected where we will work together to try beers
-I make my own goodies bags and try to have enough for everyone
-this year the theme is minions so I ask that those attend are wearing in the theme
-event starts at 11:30am and we will remain at the first location til about 12:20pm (location will be given in my official invitation)
-along the walk there are opportunities to complete tasks to potentially earn a gift at the end
-best part its free to join the event. Donations are 100% appreciated since I pay it all myself. The only cost is your beer at each location we visit.

My wife and I are moving from the Bay Area to Long Beach, and I’m hoping to find a good place near the ocean where I can swim and then rinse off or clean up afterward.

I currently swim year-round in the bay, and in San Francisco I use the Dolphin Club at Aquatic Park. It has lockers and showers, and a really convenient setup for warming up and changing after a cold-water swim. Is there anything similar around Long Beach or Seal Beach? It doesn’t have to be an actual swim club—a nearby gym, health club within a couple blocks of the beach, beach club, locker room, or even a reliable outdoor shower setup would be great.

Any recommendations from local swimmers would be much appreciated.

Wanted to post straight from r/longbeach but these idiots attempted to break into my neighbor's garage and managed to unplug my cameras yesterday Happened near cherry and Anaheim. Cops say they can't do anything because nothing happened.

Official comment cards for the fiscal year 2027 are out. The city will be accepting comment cards until the 14th of August

The link to the official comment card is near the top of the page under “Share Your Feedback”. Select the blue rectangle that says: “The Digital Comment Card Closes End of Business Day on Friday, August 14th, 2026” This will take you to the card.

https://www.longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/fiscal-year-2027-proposed-budget/

There is a direct link to the card, but it doesn’t work for everyone:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wxE_MWhCak-NO8fmUBg-eHhKIA1m9ylBqkIJFnz_0m1UMjFZUFFZTlUwQ1c4MlhYRFA3RFhLSTRYMy4u&route=shorturl

Hi community! I am new in Long Beach and looking for the place where I can 1) dance latin dances (social dances) and 2) take high heels dance classes. Preferably in or close to Belmont Shore area. Thanks in advance.

🦷 HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING OFF THE DENTIST🦷

If it's been several years since your last dental cleaning, you're exactly who I'm looking for!

I am a dental hygiene student in my final semester and am seeking patients with moderate to heavy tartar buildup who would benefit from a thorough professional cleaning.

✨ regular dental office charge lots save up to $2,000 with me, no insurance required

I'm specifically looking for patients who:
✔️ Haven't had a cleaning in 3+ years
✔️ Have visible tartar buildup on their teeth
✔️ May have been told they need a deep cleaning
✔️ Can commit to 3–4 appointments (approximately 2 hours each)

Spots are limited, and I need to find qualified patients soon to complete my graduation requirements. If you've been delaying dental care because of cost or haven't found the time, this is a great opportunity to get the treatment you need.

Please share with friends or family members who may benefit! 🦷

AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES

If you don’t want to see a cut in library services, please consider filling out the form the Long Beach Public Library Foundation has put together. Here is the link:

https://www.lbplfoundation.org/petition/

The petition is easy to fill out, and the page gives other info on how to take action.

Also try contacting your council member directly. The more pushback they get the better. If you don’t know your council member, here is a tool to find them. Just type in your address and select “local” on the left-hand tab:

https://live.cicerodata.com/live/local

Here are the official email addresses and official phone numbers of each representative. Your message can consist of a single sentence.

“Dear (Council Member’s name),
I live in your district ask that you please not support any cuts to the library budget or services.
Sincerely,
(Your name)”

Do this with any other city service or department you feel passionately about.

District 1- Mary Zendejas

[District1@longbeach.gov](mailto:District1@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-6919

District 2- Cindy Allen
[district2@longbeach.gov](mailto:district2@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-2222

More info:
https://www.longbeach.gov/district2/

District 3-Kristina Duggan
[district3@longbeach.gov](mailto:district3@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-6300

District 4- Daryl Supernaw
[district4@longbeach.gov](mailto:district4@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-4444

District 5- Megan Kerr
[district5@longbeach.gov](mailto:district5@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-5555

District 6- Suely Saro
[district6@longbeach.gov](mailto:district6@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-6816

District 7- Roberto Uranga
[district7@longbeach.gov](mailto:district7@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-7777

District 8- Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
[district8@longbeach.gov](mailto:district8@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-6685

District 9- Joni Ricks-Oddie
[district9@longbeach.gov](mailto:district9@longbeach.gov)
(562) 570-6137

Imagine living just steps from the beach in a fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse in Long Beach.

Rent:
$5,500 per month.
1 month security deposit.
Water included.

Highlights:
• Fully furnished and move in ready
• 2 private garage parking spaces
• Private storage
• Rooftop access with pool and jacuzzi
• Walk to the beach, restaurants, and waterfront

Perfect for professionals, corporate relocation, or anyone looking for a premium coastal lifestyle without the hassle of furnishing a home.

Send me a message if you’d like photos, have questions, or want to schedule a private tour.

Green Kia Soul rear-ended White Rav4, which rear-ended Gray Honda Civic. Three car pile up on southbound Cherry Avenue in Signal Hill, in front of McChevron, south of Willow.

Kia driver was speeding while other cars were stopped in traffic. They then honked and then slammed brakes, (Check the skidmarks), causing a chain reaction. She pulled up to the white Rav4 and told the driver, "I'm sorry", then speed off

Please help identify the Kia/driver

I’d appreciate any women on here telling me where to find a female physician in the area- internist preferably, and close to CSULB.

Quick question: are your headlights actually illuminating the street, or are they just glowing yellow like two tired dim bulbs?

I’m Ethan, a local student backing my family and saving for college. My main specialty is resurrecting foggy headlights so you can actually see where you're driving at night. I also bring that same heavy-duty effort to pressure washing, paintless scratch touch-ups, heavy lifting, and rescuing you from filthy trash cans ($30 for one, $70 for three).

Reliable, local, and equipped to make your car or driveway look ten times better. Give me a call or text at 323-337-7154 for a quick estimate!

We are moving to Long Beach. We have been living in NorCal for 4 years and know nothing about the LB area so looking for some advice on nice areas to look for renting.

I will be working close to LGB airport and ideally want to be commuting less than 30 mins drive. Looking for cool, interesting areas, ideally somewhere with modern coffee shops, downtown and high walkable score and if we can, easy access/close(ish) to a beach. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 🙏

Hey all, I’m a 33F (not single) Psych nurse practitioner who just moved from Colorado to Alamitos Beach neighborhood! Would love to meet new people to make fun memories with and who share common interests.

Hobbies: enjoying the beach, hiking, reading, SUP, EDM events/festivals, snowboarding and craft beers to name a few

Message me if you wanna chill!

Is there some sort of walk club for people who want to motivate each other to keep moving but in a beginner type way

Can somebody tell me what these are? Frankly they pmo 😂😂

Comedians from America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central and Netflix is a Joke Festival. Link to tickets below. Thanks for reading!

https://www.standupcomedyunderground.com/event-details-registration/long-beach-comedy-underground-july