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Commentary: Searching for Long Beach Ghosts
This is the time of year, with Halloween and Day of the Dead approaching, that people start to…
Community Corner: What to expect after you receive your green recycling bin
This commentary piece was authored by Signal Hill City Manager Hannah Shin-Heydorn. If you opened up and read…
Auto racing: 1904 style
Professional auto racing through the streets of Long Beach has been a yearly tradition since 1975, but did…
Lions Dragstrip remembered
As the Long Beach Grand Prix approaches (September 24 to 26, 2021), let’s take a look at the…
Congressman Lowenthal statement on passage by U.S. Senate of historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
This piece was authored by Congressman Alan Lowenthal, who represents the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill,…
Letter to the Editor: ‘A golden moment of grace and dignity’
This letter to the editor was submitted by Linda Edgar, a California Heights resident. Last year COVID-19 and…
Community Corner: Happy (fiscal) new year!
This commentary piece was authored by Signal Hill City Manager Hannah Shin-Heydorn. Happy New Year Signal Hill! Although…
The class of 2020 also ‘pressed on.’ Where’s our in-person ceremony?
The following is a guest column by class of 2020 David Starr Jordan High School graduate Jennifer Lopez.…
Letter to the Editor: ‘Fireworks of any kind are not safe nor sane’
Dear Editor, Fireworks of any kind are NOT safe nor sane! Cities where fireworks are allowed on July…
History: A father to his community
There are many fathers of all ethnicities to remember this Father’s Day. The list of those who contributed…