Long Beach’s 2025 State of the City Address to Benefit LA Wildfire Victims and Evacuees
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has announced a partnership with the California Community Foundation to provide support for victims and evacuees of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. This collaboration was announced during Mayor Rex Richardson's 2025 State of the City Address, which will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Richardson will use this platform to call upon the community to make charitable donations through the California Community Foundation's online platform or by texting LB2LA to 707070. "The Long Beach community stands with our neighbors across LA County affected by these devastating fires," said Mayor Richardson. "Our annual State of the City address will now serve as a benefit program to bring our community together and make a greater collective impact, ensuring no one faces this journey alone."

In addition to addressing the ongoing wildfire crisis, Mayor Richardson will also provide updates on key City priorities such as housing, infrastructure, and city services during his address. This year's theme, "Celebrating the Roots, Rhythm, and Community of Long Beach," will feature special reveals and live performances that showcase the cultural heartbeat of the city.

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Originally planned as an exclusive preview of the 2025 Vans Warped Tour, this segment has been removed out of respect for the many musicians and entertainers impacted by the fires.

The 2025 State of the City Address will take place at Terrace Theater (300 E. Ocean Blvd.) and will be streamed live on various social media platforms including City of Long Beach Facebook and Twitter pages @LongBeachCity and on YouTube @LongBeachCityCA; The Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Facebook and Twitter pages @LongBeachMayor; and Long Beach Television at LBTV3.com.

For more information about the 2025 State of the City Address, please visit their website.

In response to the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County, the City has also launched a dedicated webpage to provide vital public health and safety information, resources, and real-time updates for the community. The city has also temporarily activated its call center at 562.570.INFO (4636) to further support these efforts.

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