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Long Beach Underground Film Fest — Something for the creative weirdos
Different. Experimental. “The weird stuff.” These are all descriptors of the upcoming inaugural Long Beach Underground Film Fest,…
Organizers hope to ‘swing the pendulum’ more left in Long Beach — after that, the nation.
Recent protests against SpaceX's presence in Long Beach isn't just about Elon Musk and Donald Trump — it's about creating a sustained movement that can span generations and nations, said SoCal Uprising co-founder Anthony Bryson.
Signal Hill takes its first steps toward the future with OSA
City Council approved an Opportunity Study Area economic analysis, with plans to overhaul a chunk of the city to feature a walkable town center, unique retail and multifamily housing. The area, roughly 210 acres of the city, is currently mostly being used as industrial/manufacturing land, oil production or is abandoned.
VIP Records seeks support to build museum and educational center
“I see love for the sign, but not for the mission,” shop owner and hip-hop legend Kelvin Anderson said of his experience trying to get the City's buy in so far.
Washington residents push for urgency, funding for long-awaited community center
Residents of all ages from the Washington neighborhood organized a show of solidarity at Tuesday night’s Long Beach…
Second public meeting on toxic air in West Long Beach this Thursday
Residents can ask questions and see future steps about the methyl bromide in the air at this virtual meeting.
LBUSD says it’s ‘student outcomes focused,’ but what does that mean?
Since 2020 and through various coaching and training, the Long Beach Unified School District has been shifting their governing style to focus more on student outcomes. Here’s what this shift means.
Long Beach will spend $17 million to rehouse people living along the LA riverbed
The City is using over $11 million in grant funds in its largest homeless encampment project yet, which will include sweeping the area.
Long Beach considering adding a paramedic rescue unit; LBFD says it’s not enough
Even with the additional unit, Long Beach firefighters say they run out of ambulances daily.
Puvungna preservation at a standstill after CSULB denies lone applicant
The university denied the Friends of Puvungna’s application, citing conflict of interest and lack of resources and experience. CSULB says it needs to secure long term, permanent funding before launching a second round of proposals.