You're Invited to Our Bell Gardens Community Cleanup!
Please join my office, the City of Bell Gardens, Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, and Caltrans for a morning of community service as we work together to beautify Bell Gardens and improve the I-710 Freeway corridor. This volunteer cleanup is an opportunity for residents, community organizations, and local partners to make a positive impact by helping remove litter and revitalize one of our community's busiest freeway entrances. Together, we can help create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment for everyone. RSVP here for our Bell Gardens Cleanup today!
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cleanup Location:
710 Freeway / Florence Avenue On-Ramp
Bell Gardens, CA
LA28 Updates
LA28 Volunteer Applications Open July 14th
Interested in being part of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games? You can apply for Games-time volunteer opportunities beginning July 14, 2026! The 2028 Summer Olympics volunteer program offers opportunities to support one of the world’s largest sporting events while helping welcome visitors from around the globe. In addition to Games-time roles, community volunteer opportunities are already available through LA28, supporting local sustainability, restoration, and community projects throughout Los Angeles and venue cities. Sign up for LA28 Volunteer updates to learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities and how to get involved. Tip: Use our volunteer code in your application:NLIFI6CW (one code-use per family).
LA28 Procurement Series: Venue Infrastructure
Small and local businesses are invited to join the third installment of the LA28 Procurement Series, a virtual workshop focused on upcoming Venue Infrastructure contracting opportunities for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Representatives from LA28 and AECOM, LA28's Official Venue Infrastructure Partner, will provide an overview of anticipated procurement opportunities, purchasing categories, and projected timelines to help businesses prepare to compete for Games-related contracts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your business can be part of delivering the 2028 Games. For more registration details, please visit the LA28 Procurement Registration Page.
Summer Events
Lakewood World Cup Finals Match Watch Party
July 19, 2026 l 5720 Clark Ave.
Gates open at 10 a.m. for youth mini-pitch soccer championship match and kickoff for the Finals match is at 12 p.m.For more information, please visit the
117th Long Beach Free Summer Concert Series Season
All concerts begin at 6:30 pm:
- Bixby Annex Park on Tuesdays, July 14, 21 and 28
- Los Cerritos Park on Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29
- Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium on Thursdays, July 16, 23 and 30
- El Dorado Park West on Fridays, July 17, 24 and 31
- For more information, please visit the Long Beach Municipal Band page.
Lakewood Concerts in the Park
Next concert: July 16, 2026 l Del Valle Park ( Intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Arbor Road)
To see all concert dates, please visit the Lakewood Concerts in the Park page.
2026 Paramount Splash Into Summer
From swim classes to Splash Pads, the City of Paramount has you covered! For date and location details or visit the Paramount Summer 2026 Page.
Beach Streets: Kickin’ It Downtown
For one day, the City of Long Beach closes a major corridor to cars and opens it for walking, bicycling, and more!
July 19, 2026 l 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Broadway West to Pine North
For more information, please visit the Beach Streets website.
Summer Food Programs for Children & Youth
City of Long Beach Free Summer Food Program
June 15- August 21, 2026 l Various Locations and Times
Visit the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Summer Food Program page for more information.
LA County Summer Lunch and Snacks Programs for Youth
This summer, children and teens across Los Angeles County can access free healthy meals and snacks through the Summer Lunch and Snacks Program. Available at parks, libraries, schools, and community centers, the program helps ensure youth ages 18 and under have access to nutritious food while school is out of session. Families are encouraged to take advantage of these no-cost meal sites to help keep children healthy, active, and ready for the new school year. For more information, please visit the Free Summer Lunch and Snacks Program page.
California Competes Tax Credit
GO-Biz Hosting Webinars for Businesses Interested in Applying for $350 Million in Tax Credits
The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period starts Monday, July 20, 2026, with $350 million in available tax credits. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed. The online application can be accessed starting July 20, 2026, at www.calcompetes.ca.gov. Registration is now open for California Competes Tax Credit webinars on July 22 at 9:30 a.m. and July 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Join the City of Long Beach Budget Conversation
The City of Long Beach is underway with the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27) Budget Adoption process. To be a part of the conversation, attend one of the upcoming community meetings below:
For more information, please refer to the Long Beach Budget Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 Memo. To request ADA accommodations, please call (562) 570-6465 at least 72 hours in advance of each meeting.