Equitable or undemocratic? Long Beach council approves controversial public comment change
The decision to change how public comment runs at council meetings was touted as inevitable by some councilmembers, and as a backroom policy by another, as residents demanded resignations and made promises to sue.
Our Halloween calendar for frightful, delightful fun in Long Beach and Signal Hill
There’s no chill in the air quite yet, but it is indeed the start of spooky season in…
With love, from Amor
Amor Roldan’s new art show ¡Mmm Pues! invites vulnerability for the sake of connection.
A place to feel seen — Latino Cultural Center can be home away from home
Long Beach’s first-ever Latino Cultural Center hopes to help the community where it's most needed, offering solace from everyday struggles as well as fun and free programming.
Signal Hill kids can access free tutoring for math and reading
Through a unique partnership between Signal Hill Petroleum, the City of Signal Hill and private tutoring companies, over 300 students have improved their math skills by multiple grade levels.
Signal Hill is getting voting districts. Here’s how to shape the process.
The City of Signal Hill held its first public hearing on Sept. 8 about creating voting districts, a…
High tides ripped apart Peninsula boardwalk. It may be a glimpse of what’s to come.
The impacts of Hurricane Marie crashed onto Long Beach’s doorstep, with waves crashing relentlessly onto an already dilapidated…
California Coastal Commission is the latest target for Trump administration’s oil drilling goals
Environmental groups are ringing the alarm on a federal review they say signals a “hostile federal takeover” of…
‘A new low’ — Council votes to condense public comment at city council meetings
The City said these changes will save them $150,000 during the current budget crisis, which will go towards libraries and Quality of Life Officers.
Library hours, Quality of Life Officers restored with latest mayor’s budget recs
Mayor Rex Richardson is allocating $1.275 million in structural funding to keep five branches open on Mondays, following weeks of community pushback.