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California is back baby!… maybe?
June 15, is the official reopening day for the state of California, but after 15 months of lockdown…
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ year without knocking on doors
It’s been one year since Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide adjusted their hallmark methods of sharing comfort and hope from…
A farewell to our Managing Editor
With heavy hearts, we are bidding farewell to our managing editor Lissette Mendoza. Lissette has been our leader,…
Farewell from the Managing Editor
As a Latina woman taking on a leadership role in a formerly white-dominated newsroom in 2020, I knew…
Op-ed: Making good on Long Beach’s promise of environmental justice
Co-authored by Juan Ovalle, president, Riverpark Coalition; Laurie Angel, boardmember, Riverpark Coalition; and Dr. Alex Norman, advisor, Riverpark…
Lucky to have a Job
By Claudine Burnett, local historian On Flag Day, June 14, 1909, beneath the drooping eucalyptus trees of Pacific…
Commentary – Congressman Alan Lowenthal applauds President for stopping new oil and gas leases on federal lands
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), on Wednesday, Jan. 27 issued the following statement regarding an executive order to be…
Congressman Lowenthal statement on second impeachment of President Trump
Today, I voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. This was not an action I…
2020: A Year in Review
This year has changed all of us. We’ve covered the effects of the pandemic on communities, families, businesses…
Letter to the Editor – Gym shutdowns are negatively affecting physical and mental health
The shutdown of fitness centers is impacting people across generations. I know it has deeply impacted everyone in…