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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…
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…