The Long Beach Police Department Academy Class 98 had their graduation ceremony on July 25 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Congratulations to our 29 new police officers!

Last week, the Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association had a great turnout for Coffee and Conversation where neighbors enjoyed coffee, shared ideas for community projects, and brainstormed about how to allocate potential grant funds to enhance their neighborhood.

If you live within the boundary between 7th Street and 10th Street, and from Redondo Avenue to Bennett Avenue, get involved with the Greenbelt Heights Neighborhood Association today!

I am thrilled to be in Paris to attend the Olympic Games and experience, as a tourist, how the city of Paris is organizing for this worldwide event!

With Long Beach and the Third District hosting so many events at LA28, I am taking it all in with a tourist’s eye combined with the knowledge I have gained as a Councilmember. I am looking at public safety, transportation including the metro, bus lines, and mobility, waste management, signage, plastic recycling, entrance to events, and so much more. 

Thanks to the City Manager's office and LA28, I will be attending workshops about tourism, economic support for small businesses, volunteer programming, waste and recycling, and I will be visiting Paris City Hall!

Over the next week, my family and I will be watching several events that will be in Long Beach including swimming, rowing, canoe-sprints, and water polo! 

Long Beach has five athletes participating in the games including two Wilson High School graduates. Rachel Glenn, a Wilson High School graduate, is participating in Athletics (Track & Field). Max Irving, a Wilson High School graduate, along with Hannes Daube, Chase Dodd, and Ryder Dodd are all participating in Water Polo. Check out their bios at www.TeamUSA.com.

Last night, I attended Paris 2024 Opening Ceremonies! I was so moved to see all of the Athletes on the River Seine and feel the passion of visitors from around the world cheering for their country. 

Please follow me on Instagram at @cmkristinaduggan for pictures and my experience over the next week in Paris!

The District 3 High School Interns toured the Disaster Preparedness and 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center with an opportunity to sit down with operators and listen in on call-taking and dispatching services. Thank you Reggie Harrison, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Bill Bordeaux, 9-1-1 Communications Center Coordinator for the engaging tour!

The Back to School Boo$t scholarship program by Long Beach Early Learning Hub offers up to $3,600 for childcare expenses to families with children aged 0-5 years old. This scholarship aims to assist those exceed the income limit for traditional subsidies, but still need financial help.

The District 3 High School Interns toured the Los Cerritos Wetlands to learn about the conservation of our wetlands. Thank you to Megan Wolff, Associate Restoration Ecologist at Tidal Influence for showcasing the diverse native plants and birds inhabiting the wetlands along with the restoration projects!

Last weekend, Long Beach Triathlon hosted a Kids Splash and Dash where youth participants ages 7-18 completed a 100-meter open water swim and a 1-kilometer run. Congratulations to these young athletes!

The City of Long Beach is conducting a feasibility study to determine the possibilities of additional skateparks in the city.  We would like your feedback and input to help us provide insights into the community’s viewpoint towards skateparks.  

Congratulations to Watch Me! Sports Bar on their opening in Marketplace!