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Op-Ed: Housing is Healthcare: Why Long Beach must integrate health services into affordable housing
This opinion editorial was written by Sharnyle Gonzales. Sharnyle is a dedicated social work professional with a bachelor’s…
Column: A thriving democracy needs youth journalism
Where communities lack access to local political coverage, youth journalists are filling those gaps.
December 2, 2024
How housing policy can shape the future of our schools
This opinion editorial was written by Simi Sardana, a school district administrator, parent of two LBUSD students, and…
November 26, 2024
Opinion: Measure G reforms Los Angeles’ County government for the 21st century
This opinion editorial was written by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Dr. Sara Sadhwani. Los Angeles County’s form of…
October 24, 2024
Column: A tale of two kittens
What was nearly a ‘cat’-astrophe has
become a successful double adoption.
July 11, 2024
Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Recognizing Building Safety Month
By David Khorram, superintendent of Building and Safety/building official for the city of Long Beach. Responsible for new…
May 10, 2024
Op-Ed: Parking Mandates Kill Affordable Housing
This opinion article was written by Michael Clemson, who has more than 15 years of experience in the…
April 1, 2024
Why A Yes Vote on Measure RW is Good for Long Beach
This opinion editorial was written by Tom Reed and Jorge Valdez, co-owners of Iguana Imports in Long Beach…
February 27, 2024
Column: Chaos and kibble — My journey trying to wrangle two stray dogs
“What do I do with these friggin’ dogs,” had been the question on the forefront of my mind…
February 26, 2024
Long Beach’s thriving tourism industry is leaving its workers behind. Voters can fix that.
By: Grecia Lopez-Reyes, Campaign Director with Long Beach for a Just Economy, and Gabriel Perez, Community Organizer with…
December 18, 2023