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On the Record: Twelves puts a spin on music-buying
Approximately 73 years after the first long play (LP) record was introduced at the swanky Waldorf Astoria, vinyl…
On 52nd anniversary of Stonewall, Long Beach march honors origins of Pride Month
Around 200 people marched through downtown Long Beach carrying signs and waving rainbow flags during the 52nd anniversary…
Two minors, one adult arrested after Downtown LB shooting wounds three
Three people—a 23-year-old man and two teenagers—have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in downtown Long…
Signal Hill residents may pay 40% to 70% higher fees for organics recycling
Along with the rest of California, Signal Hill needs to start recycling organic waste by Jan. 1, 2022,…
The double-edged sword of substantial rehabilitation
Rehabilitating units is essential to preserving Long Beach’s aging housing stock, but advocates say no-fault evictions for remodels…
An LA Story exhibition connects the community with street photography depicting life in the City of Angels
While cruising down Los Angeles in a lowrider, a woman with a razor-sharp stare looks out the passenger…
LBCC horticulture student sells milkweed to alleviate declining monarch butterfly population
Decades ago, visitors to the El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach would have been able to see…
Ron Settles remembered
Steps away from where 21-year-old Ron Settles died 40 years ago while in the custody of the Signal…
“I had years of this creativity that I just needed to let out.” Looking through Jose Cordon’s lens
In 2016, all was well in the life of Jose Cordon. He was part owner of clothing store…
$2.5 million approved for operation and design plans for Queen Mary, which needs nearly $400 million in long-term repairs
The Long Beach City Council approved up to $2.5 million in contracts related to the Queen Mary for…