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Help clear thousands of pounds of trash from local beaches during California Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 19
Long Beach’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) invites neighbors, families and friends across the city to…
Three West Long Beach initiatives announced as part of Love Your Block
Projects include native tree planting, native seed distributions and public art, slated to launch in September.
Following warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, LB wants answers on downstream impacts
The City of Long Beach regularly grapples with the realities of existing at the southern end of the…
Surfrider Foundation works to conserve the ‘Beach’ in Long Beach
In the city of Long Beach, the main appeal lies in the latter part of its name. Residents…
‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’ tows the line of hope and devastation
From Okinawa, Japan to Maui, Hawaii and countless territories in between, United States imperialism has caused environmental devastation…
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…