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District 5 candidates Kerr and Riggi compete for the seat
Affordable housing, noise ordinances, and Olympic preparations were some of the topics discussed during the District 5 City…
James Tir of @LBFoodComa shares his journey, thoughts on Long Beach’s cuisine scene and more
As @LBFoodComa, James Tir runs one of the most followed food accounts in Long Beach, home to reels, reviews and an absolute buffet of deliciousness.
Dignity, Not Delay campaign seeks to rectify City’s treatment of Black workers
From an outsider’s perspective, Long Beach is a beacon for progress. Its diversity is constantly touted as an…
Op-Ed: They asked us to build it. Now they’re taking it apart.
Black families in Long Beach helped create something rare in a school district: programs that actually worked. Now, key parts of that work are being dismantled quietly, without transparency or meaningful community partnership.
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…
This West Long Beach neighborhood is one of LA’s last horse havens. Yet, it remains under threat
There are few places where horses can roam freely in Los Angeles. But in a quiet neighborhood in…
Signal Hill City Hall gets a $3.5 million facelift
After two years of construction, Signal Hill unveiled its newly renovated City Hall on April 16, featuring much-needed…
Long Beach’s Teamsters 848 wants to build a ‘playground with no bounds’
Local labor union Teamsters 848 wants to transform a 4-acre vacant lot near the Long Beach Airport into…
Make Music Day to bring a flurry of free concerts to Long Beach this June
Crowds forming along the sidewalk. Melodic voices filling the air with their vibrant harmonies. Joy radiating from the…
Our Generation Cares celebrates five years of youth empowerment
From running a restaurant and training student drivers to starting Long Beach’s only toy lending library, this nonprofit is just getting started.