Samuel Chacko, Photo Editor
50 posts
Jeff Liffmann has the keys to the Coast
Since he was a toddler, Jeff Liffmann gravitated towards the piano. Liffmann vividly remembers playing the piano on…
September 4, 2026
Immigrant advocacy groups urge the City to strengthen its Long Beach Values Act
After months of meetings with City representatives, members of the Long Beach Justice Fund Coalition held a press…
August 12, 2026
18 feet high and rising: The artistic evolution of Elizabeth Munzón
Long Beach is known for its community-driven art, both plastered in public spaces across the city and painstakingly…
August 7, 2026
In Photos: Uptown Jazz Festival tradition continues with dancing, vibrant music and connection
Residents gathered at Houghton Park Saturday afternoon with two objectives: to listen to renowned jazz artists and to…
August 3, 2026
A glimpse of 1976: Long Beach unearths 50-year-old time capsule
A lot can change in 50 years. Landlines have fallen out of fashion, people can now find information…
July 23, 2026
In Photos: AVP makes a two-day pitstop in Long Beach
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) League played week five of its regular season in Long Beach this…
July 13, 2026
Viking News Co-EIC’s student conduct letter leaves LBCC journalists concerned about press rights
It’s Monday, May 11. It’s a typical day for Paloma Maciel, co-editor-in-chief of the Long Beach City College…
June 26, 2026
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