Long Beach City Hall is on Park Avenue. The police...

Long Beach City Hall is on Park Avenue. The police station and fire department are attached to the building. (June 21, 2011) Credit: T.C. McCarthy

Long Beach residents can expect to pay more for water service and public transportation as the cash-strapped city attempts to climb out of a deficit.

City bus fares will rise 50 cents in an attempt by the city to make the service more financially viable. City residents will also pay an average of $72 more per year for water and sewer service beginning next month.

The City Council approved the bus fare increase by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday night. The increase will take effect Aug. 1.

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