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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…
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…