Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

Tonight, the Long Beach Amphitheater took a huge step towards reality as the City Council approved ASM Global as the official operator and finalized the budget to build this iconic venue adjacent to the Queen Mary! Get ready — unforgettable concerts on the world-class Long Beach waterfront are coming our way in time for the 2026 season.

Traditionally, cities like Long Beach would see warehouse space become a logistics center supporting a handful of jobs that don't pay a lot. Or, you can take a million-square-foot building and put in some advanced manufacturing, where a welder can make 45 bucks an hour without a bachelor's degree — which is what we're doing in Long Beach with companies like Vast. Read more in The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/gEF-i5e9

Last week, I brought together C-level leadership from our Space Beach companies for the inaugural gathering of the Mayor’s Space Council. One of the greatest abilities a Mayor has is the power to convene. We’re in an exciting time in human history for space exploration, and a big part of that history is being written right here in Long Beach. Thanks to Vast for hosting.

Long Beach is proudly home to one of the only major conferences focused exclusively on space law: Space Beach Law Lab! That matters, because we’re in a worldwide renaissance of space exploration and innovation, and we’ll need a strong legal foundation to help boost the incredible growth we’ve seen in Space Beach over the last few years. Thanks for inviting me to give the welcome address this morning!

Congratulations to Rocket Lab for placing at number 9 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025! This is a well-earned distinction, and we’re proud that this visionary company calls Long Beach home. #SpaceBeach Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekxmwYzp

We're excited to announce the reopening of the MSC’s Kids’ Corner, a special space designed just for children at our Multi-Service Center. With this addition, children now have a dedicated space of their own while their parents or guardians receive services. Thanks to Leadership Long Beach, Gensler, and their partners for transforming this space into a nature-inspired retreat where children can feel calm and safe.

The new Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals Commission is now accepting applications! Members of the commission will support the rights of city employees, protect the civil service process, and implement innovative new local hiring preferences — and you could be one of them. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in your city and help make sure Long Beach can deliver the best services possible for everyone. Are you ready to serve? Visit longbeach.gov/readytoserve to complete your application today.

Congratulations to Long-Beach-based JetZero, who just landed a big contract with Delta Air Lines to develop the future of commercial aviation, right here in our city. This is a big deal. For over 100 years, Long Beach has been a hub of innovation, and I’m proud to see our Grow Long Beach Initiative help push forward the frontier today. I’m looking forward to what comes out of this partnership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTeb_4Ef

With 50 days left until the 50th annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, today we kicked off construction of the track for the longest-running 200 mile-per-hour beach party in North America! This year’s Grand Prix is going to be something really special. Don’t miss it!

Long Beach is thrilled that True Anomaly is coming to #SpaceBeach! We're looking forward to the opportunities they will bring across defense, tech and aerospace that will help our community thrive. Thanks to the Los Angeles Business Journal for covering today's breaking news! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcyate9Z