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Long Beach Shakespeare Company will host first-ever poetry festival this weekend
Live poetry writing, a workshop, readings and shows will honor Shakespeare’s roots and connect audiences. The Helen Borgers…
Long Beach declares October 7 as Ageism Awareness Day
Long Beach’s newest holiday is one that people of all ages can get behind. Every Oct. 7 will…
Join us for our special fall issue
What does fall mean to you? Maybe it’s football season, or pumpkin carving, scary movie watching or finally…
Is there mold in Long Beach’s old Fire Station 9?
Over 19 potential buyers have placed bids for the former firehouse; Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association wants to turn…
Local business owner asks Long Beach to step in following multiple cars crashing into shop
Magnolia and Willow has lost thousands as the process of installing safety measures in front of her shop…
Long Beach has distributed 20,500 roofie detection kits. State-wide requirements may be next
Long Beach bars can now offer their patrons tests to detect whether their drinks have been spiked with…
City will fight $12 million payment to family of man hit by train in police custody
The City of Long Beach is appealing a court ruling that awarded a mother $12 million for her…
To drill, or not to drill: Local climate groups spreading petition to protest Signal Hill Petroleum’s 20-year permit request
A small group of climate activists are asking the city to deny Signal Hill Petroleum’s request for 20…
Hip Hop Hooray: Long Beach Public Library will celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the Long Beach Public Library is hosting several hip hop-themed events throughout…
Conscious Cinema film series creates connections with Black history and social justice movements
The summer film series invites multigenerational audiences to learn about Black-centered movements and speak to modern day activists.…