Long Beach considering adding a paramedic rescue unit; LBFD says it’s not enough
Even with the additional unit, Long Beach firefighters say they run out of ambulances daily.
Puvungna preservation at a standstill after CSULB denies lone applicant
The university denied the Friends of Puvungna’s application, citing conflict of interest and lack of resources and experience. CSULB says it needs to secure long term, permanent funding before launching a second round of proposals.
Long Beach Animal Care Services cuts ties with spcaLA, cites contract violations
Long Beach has ended its agreement with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles…
Long Beach’s new MMA gym, Fighting Chance, will offer free classes for at-risk youth
Long Beach youth ages 14 to 24 can receive holistic self-defense training that emphasizes physical, mental and nutritional health.
Seniors can prepare for a healthy future with Independence At Home’s 10-week course
Independence At Home will teach seniors how to empower themselves with a plan for the future of their physical, mental and social health.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park pool begins final phase of upgrades
The final phase of upgrades have begun at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park indoor pool, projected to…
Running it back: Norfside LB Outreach hosting love-themed fundraiser and party for community
North Long Beach’s mutual aid outreach group invites residents to spread the love through music, art and connections.
‘The Middle Passage Experience’ doesn’t shy away from America’s history
The African American Cultural Center of Long Beach’s current exhibit carefully covers a heavy part of American history, and ends on a note of hope.
West LB residents told to ‘close windows and doors’ after toxic chemical found in air
West LB residents were left unsatisfied after a community meeting on the use of a chemical poisoning their air.
Long Beach’s Black population is dwindling. This group aims to change that.
On the last Tuesday of each month, Black Long Beach residents gather at a local art gallery to…