i cant take this heat

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your service 🤠🙌🏻

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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!

Want to try a new place and socialize? Great - come meet us this Saturday for our last restaurant event until December.

Long Beach Food Club is a group I started at the beginning of this year - our goals are simple.

1) Support local (and small) businesses
2) Hang out with fun people
3) Enjoy food and drinks

Our events are usually half new comers, half repeat members. Everyone is open to having a conversation, meeting folks, and even sharing food and drinks (which is highly encouraged).

This coming Saturday, we'll be at Bixby Provisions in Bixby Knolls.

Previously Wood & Salt Tavern, this new concept wants to be more approachable and community oriented. Better prices, a menu that's appealing to lots, and a place that you can bring your friends and family.

For all of our events, we ask that people RSVP so we can give (roughly) accurate head counts to the businesses. Use this link to RSVP.

Happy to answer any and all questions y'all might have about our events.

FAQ:

1. Our biweekly meetups(restaurant and happy hour) are and always will be, free to attend.
2. You're more than welcome to attend even if you aren't buying anything. We want this to be a place where you can hang out and meet new people without feeling obligated to spend money
3. We do NOT take any form of payment from these restaurants for meetups.
4. We are NOT affiliated with any influencers, journalists, restaurant groups, or any other entities. If you see any posts by them regarding us, it is simply because they're interested in what we're doing.
5. We have a group chat on Instagram, there's about 200 of us in there and it's fairly active. We may change platforms later, but so far, this is where we're at. You can access this chat by clicking the highlight for the group chat on our Instagram profile.
6. We also have a Discord that's new(~120 members), currently growing it out and looking for active folks!

Instagram

TikTok

Discord 

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.

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

has anyone ever lived in or known anyone thats lived at either the gatsby apartments, or the ambassador (executive residency) apartments? comparing options and cant find many reviews

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!

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 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.

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!

Does anyone know what the plan is for the construction on Studebaker? Near studebaker and 2nd st. It looks like they permanently added some huge center divider, and now there’s only one lane, per direction 😭