California Heights Neighborhood Association

05/30/2026

Newsletters are being delivered post haste but I need to stop for a refresher here at Steelhead Coffee :)

05/20/2026

REMINDER!! DEBATE TONIGHT! Doors open at 6pm! (Debate to begin at 6:30pm) @ Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. Details below:

🏛️ YOUR DISTRICT, YOUR VOTE: The D5 City Council Debate

Join us for a professional, policy-focused evening to hear directly from the candidates. To ensure a productive environment for all residents, please note the following critical logistics:

📍 ENTRANCE & ACCESS:

Expo Arts building is hosting multiple events, the designated entrance for the debate is through the Atlantic Door only. Please follow the directional signage upon arrival.

🚗 PARKING:

Parking will be extremely tight. We strongly encourage carpooling, walking, or arriving early to secure a space.

🕒 SCHEDULE:

6:00 PM: Doors Open to the Public
6:30 PM: Opening Ceremony
6:40 PM: Moderator Welcome & Debate Kickoff
⚖️ THE RULES OF THE ROOM:

To protect the integrity of the dialogue and ensure everyone can hear the platforms clearly, we are enforcing a strict decorum policy:

🚫 NO SIGNS: No signs, banners, or placards of any kind are permitted inside the hall.
🤫 SILENCE IS REQUIRED: We have a zero-tolerance policy for disruptions. A single verbal warning will be given; a second disruption will result in an immediate request to leave the building, enforced by on-site professional security.

🎤QUESTIONS:

Moderator Harry Saltzgaver will ask pre questions based on community submissions, these were submitted in advance.

Note: There will be no roaming microphones or questions taken from the floor during the event.

💻 WATCH VIRTUALLY:

Can't make it in person? We will be streaming live via Zoom.. A full recording will also be made available after the event for the permanent public record.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84919870117?pwd=uIi2jtpXXQMAjCXl3WKa4cX5OQwdgs.1

Thank you!!
Debate Committee

Greg Alexander- BKNA, Cascia Lutz - Bixby Highland, TJ Bard - CHNA, Leslie Garretson -LCNA and Rick Ivey, LCNA

LCNA CHNA BixbyKnolls

05/11/2026

Anyone with empty sparklets bottles? Message us here and we will take them off your hands. They make the perfect receptacle for watering our street trees here in Cal Heights.

05/09/2026

We’re getting close on the block party signatures :)
We need these so we can have our big Party.

People on California we really need those signatures (especially 3600 block)
send an email to [email protected] and let us know and one of our volunteers will drop off a form at your house.

Thanks!

04/22/2026

Our good friends at Goods on Orange are having a pop up this Saturday. Come out and support our local businesses:)

04/21/2026

Our HouStories workshop is officially full up and now closed to join :(

04/15/2026

Learn about the history of your home.
RSVP now at [email protected]
Space is limited
April 25th 10 to 2
Expo Arts Center.Katie Phillips Gallery

02/15/2026

Community Action Needed – Bixby Knolls Zone-In
The City is proposing to rezone the vacant parcel behind 1131 E. Wardlow Road, which is within the California Heights historic district boundary. By rezoning this property as MU-2, this new zone would introduce new commercial uses, which would be inconsistent with our historic district and have the potential to degrade the integrity of the district. We believe the property should keep its existing zoning of R-1-N to remove any potential environmental impacts and retain the property's consistency with the City's General Plan.

If you share this concern, please contact the Long Beach Planning Department before 2/19 and ask them to reconsider this rezoning.

Your voice matters.

Thanks all.

Long Beach Planning Commission 333 W Ocean Blvd # 4, Long Beach, CA 90802 Thank you for the opportunity to review the Bixby Knolls Zone-In project. CHNA has reviewed the new code and has a significant concern. According to the City's online zoning portal, the vacant property located behind 1...

02/15/2026

The California Heights Neighborhood Association (CHNA) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization. As Board President Tara Riggi pursues candidacy for Long Beach’s District 5 City Council seat, she will be temporarily stepping aside from her official duties as President to ensure CHNA remains apolitical and focused on its mission.

During this period, Vice President Eniko Bolivar will assume responsibility for the official duties of the President. Board Member At-Large TJ Bard will serve as CHNA’s primary point of contact for regular interactions and meetings with City officials and the District Office on behalf of CHNA.

CHNA remains committed to serving the California Heights neighborhood in a neutral and transparent manner.

02/05/2026

Friendly reminder to please support our local food and beverage establishments. We are so lucky to have so many fantastic places to relax and enjoy food with family and friends lets do our best to support our community of hospitality providers.

Pictured is just a small sample of what we have here in Cal Heights and Bixby Knolls.