This West Long Beach neighborhood is one of LA’s last horse havens. Yet, it remains under threat
There are few places where horses can roam freely in Los Angeles. But in a quiet neighborhood in…
Solar panel project near Los Cerritos Wetlands paused for full environmental review
For many months, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust and local residents have urged the City of Seal Beach…
Broken Promises: The environmental limbo halting Pacific Place development
This series, Broken Promises, will explore the loss of these spaces in Long Beach, the impact on the…
Broken promises: How Long Beach plans to pave over ‘the last gem’
Despite objections from the community over environmental, health and safety concerns, the City has decided to move forward with a development project that would turn a vacant lot long expected to become a park into a self-storage facility.
Stunted dreams: Wife of man detained by ICE says she’s lost hope in the U.S.
Local orgs like ORALE have stepped in to support Cirilo Noriega’s family since he was detained on Sept. 1.
Broken promises, sunken expectations and a bleak future: The state of West Long Beach’s natural habitats
In the Wrigley neighborhood of West Long Beach, an equestrian community is struggling to survive. Founded on historic…
‘No layoffs!’ Teachers, school employees unite against LBUSD budget cuts
An estimated $100 million deficit poses a threat to hundreds of LBUSD workers as the district seeks to reduce expenses.
How are Long Beach’s pantries and providers faring as food insecurity keeps growing?
If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, visit Long Beach Fresh’s online food…
10 events to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Long Beach
After the cancellation of Long Beach’s annual Día de los Muertos parade due to fears of immigration enforcement,…
Long Beach haunted display makes final scare after 35 years
For over 30 years, this Alamitos Beach neighborhood has embraced one special, spooky tradition: a haunted display, put…