Emma DiMaggio, Managing Editor
314 posts
City Council moves forward with largest rental assistance program in Long Beach’s history
After an infusion of funding from the federal and state funds, the City of Long Beach is embarking…
February 10, 2021
Remote work, tighter budgets: Why are people moving out of California and where are they moving to?
When 2020 began, moving out of state was a passing joke between Darell Gabriel and his wife Kriselle,…
February 10, 2021
To vape or not to vape? Long Beach City Council moves forward with ban on flavored tobacco products
Cotton candy, mango guava, watermelon bubblegum— all of these tobacco flavors and more may soon disappear from the…
February 10, 2021
City looks to acquire more open space for public parks along LA River, groups push city to acquire Pacific Place Project
The City of Long Beach is looking to purchase land along the LA River in an attempt to…
February 3, 2021
“Después de 34 años, nunca había visto algo como esto:” Servicios Mortuarios McKenzie ordena un tercer remolque refrigerado para acomodar el desbordamiento
En Servicios Mortuarios McKenzie, los teléfonos nunca dejan de sonar. Mientras el propietario Ken McKenzie da la bienvenida…
January 21, 2021
“After 34 years, I’ve never seen anything like this:” McKenzie Mortuary orders third refrigerated trailer to accommodate overflow
At McKenzie Mortuary Services, the phones never stop ringing. As owner Ken McKenzie welcomes families in mourning, workers…
January 21, 2021
Councilmembers denounce insurrection at U.S. Capitol
At their Tuesday meeting, Long Beach councilmembers condemned the insurrection and violence that took place at the United…
January 21, 2021
LB City Council moves to cap third-party food delivery fees at 15%
Long Beach restaurant owners may soon see more profit as the Long Beach City Council moved forward with…
January 20, 2021
California Grocers Association sues Long Beach over “hero pay” passed at LB council meeting
The California Grocers Association on Wednesday, Jan. 20 filed a legal challenge to Long Beach’s “hero pay” ordinance,…
January 20, 2021
These residents are reducing organic waste one compost pile at a time
At 9 a.m. on Fridays, Mark Haprov and a team of volunteers pull on their gloves, walk across…
January 20, 2021