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In Photos: Community comes together to mourn Awaida family killed in fatal collision on Halloween night
Hundreds gathered around the ever-expanding Awaida altar Thursday night at Los Cerritos Park to remember the family killed…
November 8, 2019
Family who resided where mass shooting took place seek public’s help to rehome amidst trauma
They resided at their home on 7th Street and Temple for 12 years, but after experiencing the mass…
November 7, 2019
UPDATED: Over $225,000 raised for Awaida family who was struck and killed by an alleged DUI driver in Long Beach on Halloween night
[Editor’s note: The story will be updated as more information comes in] A vase with purple flowers is…
November 6, 2019
Vigil held to commemorate three victims killed at a Halloween-themed birthday party in Long Beach
As the church bells on St. Matthews Catholic ring, Buddhist monks begin chanting and praying at the former…
November 5, 2019
Over $75,000 raised for family who was fatally struck by an alleged drunk driver
In less than 24 hours, $76,772 was raised for the Awaida family, $1,772 over their $75,000 goal. Joseph…
November 2, 2019
Long Beach Airport (LGB) launches new therapy-dog program to provide a paw-sitive experience for travelers
The Long Beach Airport (LGB) launched their new therapy-dog program on Wednesday. The program, known as STARS (Simple…
October 30, 2019
Every plot has a story: Long Beach Municipal and Sunnyside Cemetery to host 24th annual Historical Cemetery Tour
The 24th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour will take place Oct. 26 from 9am to 3pm at Sunnyside and…
October 23, 2019
Billie Jean King y jugadores de los Dodgers Gavin Lux y Edwin Rios se unieron en un evento de distribución de libros celebrado en la Primaria Oropeza para compartir la importancia de la lectura
Con guirnaldas de papel azul y blanco y carteles de bienvenida con temática de los Dodgers, alrededor de…
September 27, 2019
Billie Jean King, and Dodger infielders Gavin Lux and Edwin Rios teamed up at a book distribution and reading event held at Oropeza Elementary to share the importance of reading.
With blue and white paper garlands and Dodger-themed welcome posters, around 200 anticipating 5th graders arranged themselves in…
September 26, 2019
Psychedelic, garage-rock band 'Nocona' ending their tour in Long Beach; bluesier music reflects America’s politically polarized underbelly
Fresh out of playing at Americanafest in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Hi-Ho lounge in New Orleans, Louisiana, bluesy…
September 20, 2019