Shelter from the Storms

Looks like Long Beach will have a Winter Shelter for homeless people this winter after all. Thanks to Councilperson Dee Andrews, a special session of City Council will start the procedure to open a new and somewhat makeshift facility in the 1400 block of Lewis Avenue. No showers and only port-a-potties for toilets, but there will be 200 beds and hot meals. A part of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the shelter will be administered by Long Beach Rescue Mission.