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Therapy horses, bubbles and firefighters: Miller hospital brings families together for Autism Acceptance Day
One-in-31. That is the likelihood of a child having autism, which has increased by about 300% over the…
Easter egg hunts, giveaways and a donation drive to celebrate the holiday
Many families stress themselves out trying to coordinate the perfect Easter egg hunt for their children and family…
Help LBUSD students and adopt-a-chick with local nonprofit Ground Education
The nonprofit will give students hands-on life science lessons, accessible to all through their YouTube Chick Cam.
Long Beach grinds out details for public weed use
The 21 and over crowd will be able to blissfully blaze it at certain permitted events as soon as this summer.
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…