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Once Read Books lines its shelves with history as Long Beach’s oldest used bookshop
Roger Grunky, founder and owner of Long Beach’s longest-running used bookstore, is a man of few words, but…
A Long Beach artist’s journey through music, poetry and self-discovery
Anyone who passed by Micah Bournes’ childhood home, depending on the time and day, would hear either his…
As the city prepares for organic waste collection, North Long Beach residents show initiative in trial
A score of residents in a North Long Beach neighborhood tried their hand at organic waste collection this…
Signal Hill creates new program to teach residents about local government
The City of Signal Hill is introducing the Signal Hill Leadership Academy to inform residents about the inner…
Long Beach to spend at least $740 million to prepare for 2028 Olympics
Long Beach released a detailed plan of investments over the next five years in order to prepare for…
Long Beach residents celebrate new ‘Long Beach Embrace’ mural at Bixby Park
A new mural will help brighten the Community Center at Bixby Park after its unveiling by local artist,…
North Long Beach mom has been missing over a year; suspected victim of human trafficking
Ruthey Smith’s 2-year-old daughter seems to understand, in her child-like way, what it means when she sees her…
In Photos: Long Beach and Signal Hill neighbors party in the street for National Night Out
Over 70 neighborhoods across Long Beach partied from evening till dusk Tuesday night, with neighbors becoming friends over…
Residents who are currently or previously have experience homelessness can apply to Long Beach’s Lived Experience Advisory Board
The 11-person board will receive monthly stipends and provide insight on Long Beach’s homeless services. Long Beach is…
LBUSD to install electronic door locks at school sites; project will cost $40 million
Following the success of a two-year pilot program, Long Beach Unified schools will receive electronic door locks over…