lissettemendoza
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MeeMa’s encompasses a ‘grandmother’s love’ through their food
Nestled on Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of Bixby Knolls, you will find MeeMa’s a family-owned and operated…
July 31, 2020
Lower-income areas of Long Beach vastly undercounted in Census in comparison to more affluent areas
Have you taken the Census yet? The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States and takes…
July 22, 2020
LBPD releases footage of three suspect vehicles involved in 2019 house party mass shooting
Eight months after a tragic shooting at a house party on Oct. 29, 2019 in the 2700 block…
July 10, 2020
Los Amigos Strength and Fitness gym reopens with strict social distancing protocols
After over 80 days of being closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, local gym Los Amigos Strength and…
June 25, 2020
Community members announce they will begin the recall process of Mayor Robert Garcia
With the Civic Chambers closed yet again and punk band WACKO playing very fitting hardcore music, protesters outside…
June 18, 2020
With protesters outside the Civic Chambers calling for police abolition, Long Beach City Council approves new ‘Framework’ to address systemic racism in Long Beach
At its June 9 meeting, the Long Beach City Council passed new measures that they say will provide…
June 10, 2020
Peaceful protest against police brutality interfered with by multiple police forces and ill-intended looters
Editors Note: The story has been updated with information on what the LBPD was carrying and the exact…
June 1, 2020
Local first responders hold parade in honor of Hospital Week to salute healthcare workers at MemorialCare and St. Mary Medical Center
A parade of more than 20 emergency vehicles – dubbed Operation Thank You Long Beach – brought morale…
May 14, 2020
#ShopSmall this Mother’s Day
With social distancing orders currently in effect due to the coronavirus, in-person Mother’s Day brunches and celebrations at…
May 7, 2020
LBCC commencement to be held virtually on June 4
At the Long Beach City College District Board of Trustees remote meeting, officials announced the class of 2020…
April 23, 2020