Today at the inaugural C13 Summit, I joined mayors from California’s 13 largest cities to stand united behind one message: cities are the engines of growth and opportunity for the State of California. Our cities are leading the way— we are building more housing, expanding

Mayor Rex Richardson Issues Statement on Small Glider Crash in Heartwell Park This afternoon, our community was shaken by an unexpected emergency when a small glider aircraft made an emergency landing at Heartwell Park, injuring both the pilot and a nearby pedestrian. Our

Model Y Standard & Model 3 Standard are here

🌍 The future of port cities starts in Long Beach. Meet @LongBeachMayor, the visionary Mayor transforming the @LongBeachCity into one of America's cleanest, most connected port cities. Under his leadership, the city is redefining sustainability at the intersection of mobility,

Today's Republican-led shutdown won't stop us in Long Beach — our police, fire, health, parks, libraries & airport remain open. But a prolonged shutdown risks housing, nutrition & jobs. Washington must stop the games & put people first. Long Beach City will continue to be in

Big wins for Long Beach! Tonight, @LongBeachCity Council approved an MOU w/ @LACAHSA + agreements with LA County, for a combined ongoing $24M in affordable housing, homeless prevention, & solutions: ✅ $11M for affordable housing & prevention ✅ $5M for flexible local

🏆 Concordium Pay is setting a new standard for e-commerce. With One-Click Verify & Pay, Concordium is bringing real-world utility like privacy-preserving age verification and stablecoin payments to online sales.

Mayor Rex Richardson Statement on Vandalism and Hate Speech Toward LGBTQ+ Community  Yesterday's vandalism on a utility box in front of the building of Long Beach Pride — the nonprofit that produces our City’s beloved Pride festival and parade — was not just an attack on a

I am heartbroken by the tragic death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a bright 21-year-old student whose life was cut short far too soon. To lose a young person in this way is a pain beyond words. The history of lynching in Mississippi and across our nation is a wound that has never

I’m aware of today’s ICE raid at Bixby Knolls Carwash in Long Beach. Upon learning of this incident, my team immediately visited the site to support the owner and employees, and to connect them with resources. Our Economic Development Rapid Response team is also engaged. Long

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of those who continue working every day to keep our communities safe. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

Political violence is never acceptable. Regardless of differing viewpoints, we all have a right to participate freely in our democracy with civility and compassion. My thoughts are with our nation, the students of Utah Valley University, and the Kirk family.

NEW: @LongBeachMayor Rex Richardson & @lbtransit CEO Kenneth A. McDonald urge reauthorization of Cap & Trade for CA’s future: “This isn’t just about preserving a program—it’s about preserving progress.” CA must keep leading on climate. Read more: https://t.co/ZQh4LIq9Cu

Labor Day is meant to celebrate the dignity of work and the contributions of all who labor. Yesterday, instead of celebration, our community witnessed disruptive ICE activity in Signal Hill and Long Beach. I have spoken with Signal Hill Mayor Jones, and today our city team

As a father of young daughters, I am disgusted by today’s horrific shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of children the same age as my own. I stand with Mayor Frey and the Minneapolis community in grief and outrage. My deepest condolences go to the families, children

As a new school year begins, I want to wish all of our Long Beach students a successful year ahead. This is a time for new opportunities, growth, and discovery. Your city believes in you, and we’re proud to stand with our educators, families, and communities who support you

The indicator told us to buy $ETH in June at 2k.. people laughed. It told us to buy $TSLA at 220 back in March... people laughed. It told us to buy $BTC back in 2023 at 17k, and people thought we were insane. Chances are, if you are retail, you are buying the tops. You are

Tonight, we welcomed Orbital Operations to North Long Beach — the newest member of our fast-growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing cluster in Space Beach. Their decision to launch their first facility here sends a powerful message: Long Beach is not just a place to live,

Honoring those who represent the very best of Long Beach. I’m proud to announce the 2025 Key to the City recipients: 🔑 William “Jack” McDowell, WWII Veteran & Montford Point Marine, and his wife, Brenda McDowell 🔑 Dr. Jane Close Conoley, President of @CSULB 🔑 Los Angeles

✅ Opening - @Vast Space National HQ ✅ 30th Anniversary @Vans Warped Tour ✅ Downtown Entertainment Zone ✅ Opening - @Ford Advanced EV Design Center All historic wins for our city over the past two weeks. Keep it up, Long Beach. Much more to come. #GrowLongBeach

It’s official — @Ford Motor Company’s Electric Vehicle Development Center is open in Long Beach! These talented people will be working every day to put the power of the future in the hands of your everyday driver. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ford to Long Beach.

We're making progress on our streets! Thanks to the hard work of our @LBPublicWorks crews, Long Beach's Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score has increased to 61, passing our goal of 60 by this year. This progress is great, but we're not done yet. Let's keep this momentum going.

Small businesses are the beating heart of our local economy. That's why the FY 26 Proposed Budget includes more than $8.7 million in new investments to implement the “Back to Business: Long Beach Small Business & Neighborhood Activation Plan.” Learn more: https://t.co/3HzrswigsA