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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.
Long Beach Animal Care Services cuts ties with spcaLA, cites contract violations
Long Beach has ended its agreement with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles…
Long Beach’s new MMA gym, Fighting Chance, will offer free classes for at-risk youth
Long Beach youth ages 14 to 24 can receive holistic self-defense training that emphasizes physical, mental and nutritional health.
Seniors can prepare for a healthy future with Independence At Home’s 10-week course
Independence At Home will teach seniors how to empower themselves with a plan for the future of their physical, mental and social health.
‘The Middle Passage Experience’ doesn’t shy away from America’s history
The African American Cultural Center of Long Beach’s current exhibit carefully covers a heavy part of American history, and ends on a note of hope.