Kristen Farrah Naeem, Staff Writer
519 posts
What happened to Jasmine Thorne?
Long Beach mom disappears four days after giving birth without her phone, wallet, keys or vehicle; Father of her child murdered the next year.
August 12, 2025
LB State Senator Lena Gonzalez supports resolution to denounce federal immigration raids
As outrage mounts over federal immigration raids across California, members of the state legislature gathered at the Capitol…
July 3, 2025
Local immigration resources: Legal defense, bond aid and more
Long Beach or Signal Hill residents impacted by the ongoing immigration raids shouldn’t have to worry about shopping…
Riverpark Coalition pushes to stop development along LA River
The grassroots organization wants the Planning Commission to reject the Environmental Impact Report for a storage facility, RV lot and car wash on a parcel of land near the LA River and 710 Freeway.
‘Sithy Bin: Life After Prison’ shares a story of redemption and reentry
New documentary from Dream Live Hope Foundation follows a formerly incarcerated man as he builds a new life while fighting deportation.
May 16, 2025
Los Cerritos Elementary invites public to celebrate 100th anniversary
Los Cerritos Elementary School turns 100 years old on Friday, and the community is invited to join the…
April 24, 2025
‘California is my home’: Long Beach man given 60 days to self-deport to a country he’s never been to
A Long Beach man has been ordered by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to self-deport to Cambodia, a…
April 17, 2025
Long Beach man accused of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl still at-large over two years later
The FBI said Ivan Lozano was also in possession of over 4,000 images and videos of children being sexually abused.
April 14, 2025
Garage Theatre’s ‘Tragedy Giftshop’ brings chilling social commentary to the stage
There’s a true hidden gem of the theatrical arts currently on stage in downtown Long Beach’s The Garage…
April 1, 2025
Long Beach accepting nominations for 2025 Veterans Banner Program
The City of Long Beach is now accepting nominations for its second annual Veterans Banner Program, which honors…
March 14, 2025