Samuel Chacko, Photojournalist
23 posts
In Photos: MTW’s ‘In the Heights’ shows off its uplifting story at the Carpenter Center
Music Theatre West premiered its production of “In The Heights,” on Saturday, which follows a New York City…
United Wrestling Network celebrates Easter Sunday with sweat, screams and slams
Most people associate Easter Sunday with going to church, some wholesome egg hunting and family bonding, but wrestling…
Therapy horses, bubbles and firefighters: Miller hospital brings families together for Autism Acceptance Day
One-in-31. That is the likelihood of a child having autism, which has increased by about 300% over the…
Beloved Long Beach retro roller rink announces closure after five years
In late February, Pigeon’s Roller Rink announced it’d be closing its 2nd and PCH location on March 13. …
March 11, 2026
Basketball and brotherhood: Hoops After Dark is a guiding hand for LB youth
The non-profit fitness and educational program helps train and coach Long Beach youth ages 16-27 with the goal to spark inspiration through basketball, long-lasting relationships and skills they can use on and off the court.
February 6, 2026
How to participate in the national anti-ICE strike in Long Beach
Long Beach is one of many cities across the United States where several workers, businesses and community organizations…
January 29, 2026
Long Beach’s Whistlemania campaign uses collective power to prepare against ICE raids
To resist the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and alert communities about incoming operations, neighborhoods across…
January 22, 2026
Long Beach marches in solidarity with Venezuela at PSL’s National Day of Action protest
Building on Thursday night’s STOP ICE TERROR emergency protest, Long Beach residents united with PSL (Party for Socialism…
January 11, 2026
Long Beach residents take to the streets to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE
Passion, disruption and energy. That is what Thursday’s Long Beach STOP ICE TERROR emergency protest brought into the…
January 9, 2026
The ballad of one man: Meet 88-year-old musician Arthur Nakane
From the Aquarium of the Pacific to the streets of Little Tokyo, Arthur Nakane has been impressing audiences since the 1960's, and continues to evolve his eclectic style of music.
January 4, 2026