Samuel Chacko, Photo Editor
43 posts
Long Beach nonprofit Grow2Zero gets a friendly visit from EPA Administrator
Leif Kemp and Judi Gregory, co-founders of Long Beach’s Grow2Zero Farms, hosted an unexpected tour for Environmental Protection…
June 25, 2026
The Hidden Genius Project expands to Long Beach, concentrates on guiding young Black men
The Hidden Genius Project, an Oakland-based technology and entrepreneur nonprofit, officially staked its claim in Long Beach during…
June 23, 2026
Long Beach unveils conceptual designs for new LGBTQ+ Cultural District
After years of anticipation, residents observed the conceptual designs for the new Long Beach LGBTQ+ Plaza on the…
June 18, 2026
In Photos: Walls that wow! — Long Beach Walls continue beautifying Long Beach in its 11th edition
Long Beach has long been known for its rich artistic history. Bolstering this creative tradition is the annual…
June 11, 2026
United Cambodian Community’s Samaki Center aims to mix art, culture and economic opportunity
What used to be a hair salon, and one of the United Cambodian Community’s (UCC) small business clients,…
June 10, 2026
In Photos: Long Beach Coast inaugural home opener brings fireworks in 13-4 win
It’s rare to see a fully packed Blair Field in June, but this Tuesday was a special occasion,…
June 3, 2026
Belmont Plaza Pool breaks ground, expected to finish construction by 2028
After almost a decade of planning meetings, constant redesigns and a multi-year lawsuit, the City of Long Beach…
June 1, 2026
In Photos: Long Beach Pride Parade brings hugs and high fives — even with festival cancellation
With colorful umbrellas raised high in the sky and bubbles flying through the air, the 43rd annual Long…
May 18, 2026
In Photos: Long Beach Coast breeze through first spring training practice
On a cloudy Tuesday morning in mid-May, Long Beach’s only professional sports team, the Coast, opened its first-ever…
May 14, 2026
Reporter’s Notebook: An unseen side of Long Beach — the equestrian community
When I arrived at the Wrigley neighborhood on Sunday morning, April 26, I was quickly confused. I stepped…
May 9, 2026