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Solar panel project near Los Cerritos Wetlands paused for full environmental review
For many months, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust and local residents have urged the City of Seal Beach…
A local resident wants to transform a vacant lot into a community garden
Fourth Street resident and nature lover Max Feinland will host a series of meetings over the next few months for residents who want to get involved.
Broken Promises: The environmental limbo halting Pacific Place development
This series, Broken Promises, will explore the loss of these spaces in Long Beach, the impact on the…
As street trees struggle, one Long Beach neighbor takes watering into his own hands
City officials acknowledge limited data on irrigation and hand-watering practices, leaving the responsibility to concerned residents, especially in older neighborhoods.
Responsibly rid yourself of unwanted items through Recycle Your Textiles on Jan. 31
Long Beach residents can give their old textiles a second chance by donating items at Recycle Your Textiles…
Registration for Compost and Recycling Ambassador Program opens Jan. 12
Long Beach residents can register for the City’s Compost and Recycling Ambassador Program beginning Jan. 12. The seven-week…
Broken promises: How Long Beach plans to pave over ‘the last gem’
Despite objections from the community over environmental, health and safety concerns, the City has decided to move forward with a development project that would turn a vacant lot long expected to become a park into a self-storage facility.
Op-Ed: Keep plastic out of our Thanksgiving feasts
This op-ed was written by Calvin Levy, a student organizer with California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) students,…
Bring Your Own Month returns to Long Beach in October
This October, Long Beach shoppers are invited to combat the scariest monster of all — single-use plastic waste. The…
Volunteers needed for five Coastal Cleanup Day sites in Long Beach
The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is calling on residents to volunteer for the 41st…