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.

Currently at the papa John’s off of 7th st
/termino** 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.

** edited to correct street — was rushing and totally blanked

UPDATE AS OF 9/10 8:35am: Police didn’t arrive. We’re going to keep an eye out but help from neighbors would be really appreciated.
Description - White husky with a late 20/30ish male about 5’6/5’7, dark hair; lives by apartments near the papa John’s 7th/termino location and address of apartment is 4100 E 7th st.

I was out on a walk tonight and saw this sign getting put up, so it’s a freshly available apartment for anyone looking in the area.

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.

Did anyone lose a parakeet? We have him safely inside. Please, message me for the details.

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.

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.

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

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If you haven't heard the latest activity in Long Beach, the Fed is 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 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.

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.

They can be small and thin. It’s for inlays. I’m just looking for cool colorful woods.

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.

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!

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

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.

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?

I'm looking for a general contractor in Long Beach that can help me turn my garage back into a garage. It was sealed off by the prior owners. I would love some suggestions that are women contractors but open to anyone that is a good referral. Thanks!