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These Long Beach locations are giving out free N95 face masks
The Long Beach Health Department is distributing free N95 respirator face masks to Long Beach residents over the…
Long Beach’s additions to Values Act fall short of community demands
Local immigrant rights groups asked the City to take specific actions to strengthen the Long Beach Values Act. What the council passed falls short of these demands.
Suspected trafficking victim Ruthey Smith still missing; Family critical of police response
A beloved local mother, daughter, sister and friend turned 22 on Friday, and though her loved ones gathered…
A child is born: Babies nestled in Christmas stockings at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
For over 60 years, the Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has continued an adorable holiday tradition:…
Signal Hill Police Chief Wayne Byerley dies from medical emergency
The City of Signal Hill announced on Thursday that its Chief of Police, Wayne Byerley, died from a…
Long Beach Unified to update board bylaws, still fine-tuning process
Community members expressed concerns over misleading agenda item at the district’s special meeting on Dec. 7.
Long Beach Unified board lags behind on prioritizing student outcomes
The Long Beach Unified school board completed a quarterly self-evaluation of their progress in prioritizing student outcomes and…
Long Beach’s 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening families
The Long Beach City Council has adopted the 2024-2029 Early Childhood Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on holistic…
‘A turning point’: Act Out Theatre finds its home in Signal Hill
For the past 12 years, the nonprofit Act Out Theatre has created a home for theater enthusiasts for…
New LBUSD policy focuses on suicide awareness for younger students
The district has created a specific K-6 suicide prevention policy with more accessible language.