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‘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…
May is Personal History Awareness Month
By Rachael Rifkin Columnist/Personal Historian “There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility.…
Harvey Tuttle’s legacy lives on in Bixby Knolls camera store
The man for whom Bixby Knolls’ Tuttle Cameras is the namesake passed peacefully at home on March 12,…
Community Hospital Long Beach joins MemorialCare Health System
By CJ Dablo Staff Writer ÂBeach is starting a new chapter in its long history to provide health…
Bonnie Lowenthal cohosts Holocaust memorial, honors survivor from LB
Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) co-hosted the Capitol’s annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday, May 2,…
More Burroughs alumni, staff share memories
By Rachael Rifkin Staff Writer So many people have come forward to share their memories and reflections of…
Burroughs Elementary staff share memories of their school that will soon close
By Rachael Rifkin Staff Writer The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education approved budget cuts in…
A history of California redevelopment
1945 California Community Redevelopment Act allows cities and counties to establish redevelopment agencies to tackle urban blight (substantial,…
Seals of approval
Assistant to the City Manager Rebecca Burleson presented a visual history of Signal Hill’s city seals during Tuesday’s…