The Michelle Obama Library Topping Off Event took place Saturday in North Long Beach with Councilmember Rex Richardson and Mayor Robert Garcia on hand for the ceremony, on March 12th, 2016.

A judge ruled in favor of Long Beach and other litigants in a pivotal lawsuit challenging a $500 million rail yard project approved by the Port of Los Angeles, officials announced today (photo taken by LB Press Telegram)

Residents, local artists, and business owners marked the start of beautification project that will transform neglected spaces into vibrant and inviting North Long Beach corridors.

Check out the iClip here.

Long Beach Lens TONIGHT at 7pm featured Councilmember Rex Richardson last night, March 3rd, 2016. The showing aired on it on Charter 32, Verizon 41, and on livestream.

Unable to watch last night? No worries! Long Beach Lens broadcasts every week on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am. The footage from last night is here!

Celebrate the opening of the NEW Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library by pledging to check out and read books within the first 100 days of the library's opening!

It's easy to take the challenge.

#ReadWithRex Challenge Information.

On Tuesday, February 29th, 2016, we had a fun morning supporting the launch of the new Aquarium on Wheels. The mobile tidepool exhibit allows guests the opportunity to feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber or experience the rough textured skin of a shark.

The mobile aquarium was launched in order to facilitate the development of an appreciation for the wonders of the ocean environment. Aquarium on Wheels promises to deliver a memorable experience for all ages! Great for festivals, fairs, and school events!

On the night of Wednesday, March 3rd, 2016, the North Long Beach community came together for a candlelight vigil to recognize the safe surrender program in the wake of a tragic incident in our community last week.

We were joined by representatives from The Los Angeles office of Supervisor Don Knabe, Congresswoman Janice Hahn's office, Our Long Beach Police Officers and Firefighters, and local clergy leaders. Special thanks to the Hamilton Neighborhood Association for helping to bring residents together.

View more images from the night, here.

North Long Beach residents will soon see a mural and landscaping improvements at the Golden State Humane Society. The beautification effort is the first project of Long Beach 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson's "Creative Corridor Challenge", a civic engagement initiative to unite artists, residents, and stakeholders to identify and collaborate on projects that will beautify North Long Beach's corridors.

Due to the weather forecast, we have decided to reschedule the Creative Corridor Challenge Project Launch event. We'd like to apologize for the cancellation, especially to those of you that were as excited as myself to see these past months of hard work finally unfold.

Join us instead this Saturday, Feb. 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the implementation of the first Creative Corridor Challenge mural and beautification project at the Golden State Humane Society (555 E. Artesia Blvd., 90805). We hope to see you there.