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Everybody eats: A holiday reflection on food equity
As the holiday season enters full swing, food is on our minds, and for good reason. Charities seek…
Farewell from the managing editor
Hello beloved readers. It’s me, Emma DiMaggio, the managing editor of that newspaper you always get delivered on…
Historical Commentary: Too much water
Water has become a valuable California resource, and conservation is the buzzword today when it comes to water…
Letter the Editor: Supporting Taoyuan Sister City
This letter to the editor was submitted by Long Beach resident Dave Hall. I totally support Councilman Al…
History: The creation of Long Beach’s Lincoln Park
Since April 2022, there has been much discussion about changing the name of Long Beach’s Lincoln Park to…
Historical Commentary: Goat milk in Signal Hill
I am excited to announce the publication of my new book “Animal Tales (Some a little fishy).” They are humorous…
Column: Blue ribbons abound at Long Beach County Fair harvest competition
The competition was fierce on Friday, April 1 as local gardeners and growers placed the best of their…
Letter to the Editor: CSU scraps ACT, SAT requirements
This opinion piece was submitted by Larry Holmgren in response to the Signal Tribune story CSU scraps SAT,…
Historical Commentary: Long Beach women and the WWII war effort
For Women’s History Month, here are some excerpts from my book “Soaring Skyward,” about women and their important…
Letter to the Editor: Honoring those who served
This letter to the editor was authored by Long Beach City Prosecutor Douglas Haubert. Long Beach’s Veterans Day…