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‘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.
LBUSD to host special board meeting discussing future guidelines and goals
Board member Juan Benitez encourages family and community members to attend and provide public comment.
Grow2Zero’s Future Urban Farmers Academy is cultivating the next generation of farmers
Thirty prospective urban farmers are set to kick off their six-month intensive program, with another set to begin this summer.
Long Beach considers establishing an opioid treatment office, more behavioral health programs
Pending City Council approval, Long Beach will apply for $16 million in capital funding to provide a medication-assisted treatment center and “enriched residential care.”
LBUSD’s new student board member can handle rocket science and advocacy
Alana Arroyo brings her detail-oriented background in engineering to her advocacy work for LBUSD students.
How housing policy can shape the future of our schools
This opinion editorial was written by Simi Sardana, a school district administrator, parent of two LBUSD students, and…
Community gathers to mourn North Long Beach man killed in alleged shootout with police
Brandon Boyd’s family and Black Lives Matter demand 911 call audio be released to the public.
Seven Thanksgiving giveaways and gatherings in Long Beach
While friends and families gather to enjoy a meal for Thanksgiving, some people in Long Beach may need…
The Raven and The Wolves hosts an homage to ‘smile now, cry later’ and Chicano tattooing
The "Caste Shadows" exhibit honoring Freddy Negrete's contribution to tattooing will be on display in the downtown Long Beach shop through Nov. 18.