
Kristen Farrah Naeem, Staff Writer
497 posts
Future playground at Admiral Kidd Park planned to be inclusive of children with limited mobility
A press conference was held in Admiral Kidd Park on Thursday, Oct. 7 to discuss ongoing plans to…
October 7, 2021
Long Beach City Council approves increased contract between LBPD and Metro, LBPD says it isn’t enough
The Long Beach City Council unanimously voted to increase the contract amount between the Long Beach Police Department…
October 6, 2021
Three local writers plan to open writing space dedicated to people of color
Three local writers are planning to open a new space in Long Beach dedicated to the written work…
September 29, 2021
Friends of Puvungna celebrate settlement with CSULB, request management of sacred land
A rally took place near the sacred site of Puvungna, located on what is now the Cal State…
September 27, 2021
Protesters gather outside Terrace Theatre to denounce speaker George W. Bush’s invasion of Middle East
Over 30 protesters gathered in front of the Terrace Theater on Monday, Sept. 20 to demand the arrest…
September 21, 2021
Long Beach celebrates first annual Trans Pride Day
Long Beach celebrated its first Trans Pride Day at Recreation Park on Saturday, Sept. 18. “It was a…
September 20, 2021
Texas barbecue meets Cambodian flavor at North Long Beach pop-up
Each weekend Chad Phuong sets up a mobile barbecue in a Northside Long Beach parking lot, chock full…
September 16, 2021
State bill faces resistance from members of California’s hemp and cannabis industries
A new state bill that would change regulations for the hemp industry is drawing criticism from both cannabis…
September 9, 2021
Local nonprofit raising money to rebuild playground at Admiral Kidd Park in Long Beach
The nonprofit organization Partners of Parks (POP) is trying to raise $1 million to rebuild the playground at…
September 3, 2021
Local environmental groups call on Amazon to reduce emissions related to sea transport
Grassroots environmental organizations from port communities held a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the end of…
August 31, 2021