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“Never underestimate your abilities”: Three local women leaders reflect on Women’s Equality Day and voting
This year, Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave…
1000 books before kindergarten: Long Beach Public Library takes childhood literacy program online
The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) will begin an online version of its childhood literacy program, Dive into…
Ricardo’s Nursery brings North Long Beach community resources amidst COVID-19 crisis
In a sprawling sea of green, Ricardo Arrivillaga walks up to one specific tree. “This is my favorite…
Long Beach cooling centers to stay open through Friday
In response to the ongoing heat wave, Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis has ordered air…
Long Beach based Khmer Girls in Action named 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year
Khmer Girls in Action, a nonprofit active in the Long Beach Cambodian community for 23 years, has been…
“We won’t get tired”, local pastor continues hosting food distributions after 12 years
Every Wednesday, pastor Ruth Crosthwaith hosts a food distribution at Ministerio Misionero Internacional, her church located in the…
How uncertainty affects us in a pandemic, from the eyes of a cognitive psychologist
A single Google search of “COVID-19” offers six billion webpages. Wading through this sea of information is a…
Cal State Long Beach unveils “Elbee” its new shark mascot
Cal State Long Beach is premiering its new shark mascot, “Elbee,” ahead of the Fall 2020 semester. The…
Due to interpretation mishap at last City Council meeting, we’ve translated Spanish public comments in full
After activists demanded language access and translation of all council meetings last week, the city council provided Spanish…
Compassionate Cannabis Program provides free medical marijuana to low income Long Beach residents
The Long Beach Collective Association, a network of cannabis businesses, is providing free marijuana and other cannabis products…