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Long Beach will rename Cesar Chavez Park in downtown
The City will engage the Latino community and local leaders in the renaming process over the next few weeks.
Everything you need to know about Long Beach’s new ‘fair share’ tax proposal
The tax deemed “Block the Cuts and Build Long Beach” is the culmination of three organizations hoping to tax certain property owners to fund affordable housing, emergency services and street repairs.
Signal Hill’s Diana Phillips works towards building inclusion within her community
Vice Chair of the Diversity Coalition Committee and the Civil Service Commission, Diana Phillips was recently recognized by Senator Lena Gonzalez for her work focused on public policy, community engagement and dedication to the city of Signal Hill.
Magic finds a home at Long Beach’s Twelfth House Tea Sanctuary
The Willow Street wellness third space offers homemade tea blends, affordable community events and a safe place to grow in one’s spirituality.
LBUSD laid off over 500 employees. Teachers and staff are concerned about the long-term impact.
From counselors and aides to librarians and wellness staff, LBUSD employees say the impacts of these cuts will be varied and far-reaching.
Long Beach Community Table perseveres despite loss of federal funding, but needs community help
After eight years of diligently serving the community and overcoming every obstacle in its path, a local nonprofit…
Surge in copper wire thefts costs Long Beach hundreds of thousands in repairs
There has been a 788% rise in copper wire thefts in Long Beach since 2021, impacting everything from street lights to little league.
Walk the red carpet at Long Beach’s biggest Oscar’s party
Strapped with a new 4K projector and a rejuvenated energy, the Art Theatre of Long Beach’s Oscar gala is set for a night of stars.
Solar panel project near Los Cerritos Wetlands paused for full environmental review
For many months, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust and local residents have urged the City of Seal Beach…
Filipino orgs condemn LBPD approach to mental illness after arrest of Kaizann Adriano Guerrero
Kaizann Adriano Guerrero’s family and advocates call for increased resources, say police were not qualified to handle a mental health crisis.