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Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
Committee Profile: Janice Friend
Public Safety Committee Member Janice Friend, a Downtown resident, has a personal stake in her neighborhood's welfare and is onboard with her Committee's efforts to continuously improve Downtown safety. "I am a retired social worker," she explained, "and with my...
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2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in DTLB
Sea breezes greeted thousands of guests at Rainbow Lagoon Park as they partook of the festivities at the second annual Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18. Throughout the day, attendees of the sold out event were serenaded by a music and...
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DLBA Anniversary is Reminder of its Deep Downtown Ties
This month marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), which, since its inception, has played an essential role in the evolution of Downtown. Begun in the late 1930s as a collective of 15 Downtown businessmen, DLBA has...
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National Safety Month Raises Awareness
June is National Safety month, and the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has been an enthusiastic participant every year since 1996 when the National Safety Council inaugurated the event, which was designed to raise awareness of safety across all aspects of our work...
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PBID Ballots Mailed to Downtown Property Owners
The City of Long Beach recently mailed an official ballot with instructions and first-year PBID assessments to all Downtown property owners. The ballot was sent in a plain white envelope with the following on the front: OFFICIAL BALLOT ENCLOSED, Downtown Long Beach...
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Taste of Downtown is Culinary One-Stop Shop
Next week, residents and visitors alike will be able to sample the wares of more than 30 Downtown eateries and drinkeries at the second installment of Taste of Downtown 2022. The event takes place on June 29-30 from 6pm to 10pm at Pine & Promenade between First...
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Seven Long Beach Entrepreneurs Share $20,000 Start-Up Award
For local entrepreneurs, the road to scoring valuable grant funding started with a five-week education series focused on all aspects of developing and starting a business. Then it was time to develop and present ideas at Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s own “Shark...
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DLBA Newsletter Timeline Highlights
While poring over eight-plus decades of DLBA Newsletters, one can’t help but see the ongoing progress and transformation of Downtown Long Beach, along with reminders that today's DLBA is dealing with many of the same challenges as its predecessors over the years. As...
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Program Committee Spotlight: Justin Wolske
For the past three years, Justin Wolske has brought his passion to educate entrepreneurs to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) Economic Development Committee. Wolske, who loves downtown city centers and has lived in such big cities as New York City, Los...
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Taste of Downtown Goes Live Once Again
After going virtual for two years during the pandemic, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) food tasting event Taste of Downtown is live and in-person once again, offering attendees the chance to sample the diversity of Downtown Long Beach's culinary culture in...
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KLBP: Eclectic Radio From the Heart of Downtown
Did you know that there is an FM radio station currently broadcasting from the heart of Downtown Long Beach? KLBP, 99.1 on your FM dial and streaming at KLBP.ORG, is on the air, presenting homegrown, community-based content seven days a week. KLBP features over 35...
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Fresh Start Campaign Is An Easy Way To Help Local Unhoused Population
Basic personal hygiene items, donated at a Downtown Long Beach business, could make a huge difference in someone's life. That is the main driver of the 2022 Fresh Start Campaign, launched by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) in partnership with three nonprofit...
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Celebrate National Bike Month Downtown
May is National Bike Month. Long Beach, which has gained a reputation as one of the nation's most bike friendly cities, will commemorate the 66-year-old event by playing host to a full calendar of bike-related events covering all the essentials, such as bike safety,...
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Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter
The vigilant and hard-working members of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) Clean and Safe Teams can be seen on the streets seven days a week, providing services which are essential for the appeal and positive energy of Downtown. This quarter, DLBA recognizes...
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Councilwoman Talks About Redrawn District Lines, Other Key Issues Downtown
Councilwoman Mary Zendejas represents Long Beach’s First District, which is an area that extends — under recently redrawn district boundaries — south to the Waterfront and includes portions of the Port of Long Beach, as well as the Queen Mary across Queensway Bay;...
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