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Long Beach plans to cut hundreds of jobs to cover multimillion-dollar shortfall. How to weigh in
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· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the proposed budget and its implications are available from the city's budget proposal, which outlines a $4 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Long Beach is facing a significant budget shortfall, prompting plans to reduce its workforce. The city may lay off over 260 employees and eliminate more than 200 vacant positions across various departments. These cuts are intended to address a multimillion-dollar budget gap.
The affected departments include fire, police, and homeless services. Further details on the proposed budget and its implications are available from the city's budget proposal, which outlines a $4 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Category: government Published: August 1, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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