Long Beach’s 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening families
The Long Beach City Council has adopted the 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on holistic…
Hoping to fill vacant storefronts, Long Beach will remove certain parking requirements
The City hopes that more businesses will spring up, boosting the local economy and filling the 300 plus vacancies across Long Beach.
‘A turning point’: Act Out Theatre finds its home in Signal Hill
For the past 12 years, the nonprofit Act Out Theatre has created a home for theater enthusiasts for…
The Norf Pole aims to bring connection, mutual aid to North Long Beach
Norfside LB Outreach invites residents to a free, fun-filled afternoon of kinship and community support this Sunday.
Grow2Zero’s Future Urban Farmers Academy is cultivating the next generation of farmers
Thirty prospective urban farmers are set to kick off their six-month intensive program, with another set to begin this summer.
Long Beach considers establishing an opioid treatment office, more behavioral health programs
Pending City Council approval, Long Beach will apply for $16 million in capital funding to provide a medication-assisted treatment center and “enriched residential care.”
Long Beach officially recognizes Transgender Remembrance Day, will fly trans flag every November
In honor of Trans Awareness Month, Long Beach will fly the transgender flag above City Hall each November…
In photos: Signal Hill’s centennial-worthy Christmas Tree Lighting
Signal Hill residents ushered in the holiday season Wednesday night at a 100th anniversary-themed tree lighting.
Seven Thanksgiving giveaways and gatherings in Long Beach
While friends and families gather to enjoy a meal for Thanksgiving, some people in Long Beach may need…
The Raven and The Wolves hosts an homage to ‘smile now, cry later’ and Chicano tattooing
The "Caste Shadows" exhibit honoring Freddy Negrete's contribution to tattooing will be on display in the downtown Long Beach shop through Nov. 18.