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These Signal Hill businesses stand the test of time
From cafes and bakeries to wine and flower shops, a handful of Signal Hill businesses have been here…
In Photos: Looking back on 75 years of the Brewitt Neighborhood Library
Brewitt Neighborhood Library, the cozy library branch located in the Zaferia district in Long Beach, turned 75 years…
Long Beach to unearth 50-year-old time capsule
A 50-year-old time capsule buried in Downtown Long Beach will be unearthed by Long Beach’s Development Services Department…
Historical Commentary: Too much water
Water has become a valuable California resource, and conservation is the buzzword today when it comes to water…
History: The creation of Long Beach’s Lincoln Park
Since April 2022, there has been much discussion about changing the name of Long Beach’s Lincoln Park to…
History: A father to his community
There are many fathers of all ethnicities to remember this Father’s Day. The list of those who contributed…
African American Cultural Center of Long Beach searches for stories of local Black military heroes for exhibit
The African American Cultural Center of Long Beach (AACCLB) is asking local African American residents to share their…
Lucky to have a Job
By Claudine Burnett, local historian On Flag Day, June 14, 1909, beneath the drooping eucalyptus trees of Pacific…
‘When we don’t write our own story’
Musical Theatre West probes Black Broadway’s past during Black History Month Musical Theatre West (MTW) may not be…
New bas relief in Rosie the Riveter Park honors women who worked in local aircraft industry
By Neena Strichart Publisher Dozens of locals gathered last Saturday morning at the Rosie the Riveter Park, 3695…