Long Beach unveils 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate cohort
Last month, Long Beach crowned local teen Ajala Sen as its 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate (LBYPL) and revealed…
Long Beach Public Library launches summer reading program now through Aug. 8
Long Beach Public Library launched the annual summer reading program “Plant a Seed, Read’ from June 13 to…
Long Beach celebrates FIFA World Cup with community watch parties and activities
The City of Long Beach will host Matches in the Park, consisting of seven days of watch parties…
Youth Power Budget winners announced, will host free programs for LB youth
Winning organizations for the 2026 Youth Participatory Budgeting (Youth Power Budget) initiative were announced on May 27. A…
Long Beach launches online mental health screenings
The City of Long Beach has launched a SmartScreen assessment, a free online mental health screening tool powered…
Registration for Dodgers Dreamteam for local youth closes May 31
Baseball, softball and T-ball programs serve Long Beach youth ages 5-18.
Long Beach approves Latino Cultural Center in Downtown
Long Beach and nonprofit Centro C.H.A. will work together to establish the city’s first Latino Cultural Center at…
Long Beach to host a Memorial Day service recognizing the ‘Lost 74’
The City of Long Beach and the USS Frank E. Evans Association are set to host a Memorial…
DUI checkpoint in West Long Beach Friday, May 8
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint from…
The 34th annual Long Beach Pride Run is ready to take off on May 17
The Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach, an LGBTQ+ oriented running and walking club, are set to host its…