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Long Beach will lower cannabis tax rates in hopes of increasing revenue
Following unanimous approval from the Long Beach city council, the Office of Cannabis Oversight will begin to establish…
LBUSD counselors, parents and students seek more counselors across the district
Despite having spent over a decade in Long Beach Unified, it wasn’t until Kayla Wilson’s senior year at…
Is there a cult operating in Long Beach? Survivors claim sexual abuse, broken families and coerced divorces
Warning: The following story contains descriptions of allegations of child sexual abuse. After decades of silence, a woman…
Local singer Calinnah writes songs for sad girls
Long Beach-based musician Hannah Calimpusan, known by her stage name Calinnah, is making her mark in the local…
Jazz Angels passes on Signal Hill’s tradition of jazz music to younger generations
Over the last 17 years, Barry Cogert and Albert Alva have introduced over 3,000 children to the benefits…
Long Beach will look to partner with colleges and universities to meet housing goals
In order to increase housing and reduce homelessness, Long Beach is asking its local educational institutions to work…
In Photos: 15th annual Cambodia Town Parade returns with theme of ‘Stop the Hate’
Red, white and blue—the colors of both the U.S. and Cambodian flags—filled the sidewalks of Anaheim Street during…
The Flower Plugg will soon bring signature herbal blends to Zaferia neighborhood
Local entrepreneur Anulika Agu’s business was born from a dilemma—around four years ago smoking cannabis began to make…
Long Beach extends winter homeless shelter through April
Amidst the sporadic rains and cold weather, the City of Long Beach announced it will extend operations of…
One-take wonder: Millikan High School student Bethanie Langendorf releasing debut short film ‘Couchettes’
On a cloudy January weekend, surrounded by props from thrift stores, hefty cameras and 20+ other teenagers, 17-year-old…