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Hello Long Beach! Here are the latest local news highlights to kick off the week of Monday, June 4th. Annual Summer Reading Program offers incentives for participation The Long Beach Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 10, and invites readers of all ages to participate in reading activities and special events. This program is offering incentives for every
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517517 ViewsAxiom Kitchen Smoked Meats & BBQ, in collaboration with local BBQ vendors, will host a special event to provide a multi-course BBQ lunch for over 250 homeless individuals at the Long Beach Rescue Mission on Tuesday, May 30. This initiative aims to extend the celebration of National BBQ Month to those who were unable to attend the recent Long Beach
Read More573573 ViewsFrom May 31 – June 11, Long Beach Architecture Week (LBAW) will be hosting an event series that will give community members the chance to explore the city’s rich architecture through tours, educational talks, and community events. From the historic Villa Riviera that towers over downtown to the decorated structures on the Long Beach Harbor Islands, these architectural pieces contribute
Read More632632 ViewsHello Long Beach! Here are some of the latest local news highlights to kick off the week of May 22, 2023. Long Beach is expanding Safe Passage Program to increase student safety The City is aiming to increase the safety of youth walking to and from schools in North, West, and Central Long Beach as part of its violence prevention
Read More648648 ViewsEllen Ward was on the cutting edge of the gay liberation movement; in 1975, she and her partners created the famous Que Sera with ambiance and good music on Seventh Street in Long Beach. Ward was an advocate for safe gathering places for lesbians, and bars were one of those important spaces. Born in 1937 to a Catholic family in
Read More754754 ViewsAt the forefront of the emerging Cumbia scene in Long Beach is Cello Azul, a musician who is putting his own spin on the Latin music genre with the infectious rhythm of his signature blue electric cello. The Cumbia artist has been playing cello since he was in grade school and has incorporated elements of his classical training to birth
Read More0.9K0.9K ViewsHola Long Beach, Te traemos las últimas noticias locales para la semana del 15 de mayo. La ciudad avanza con los planes para establecer un Centro Cultural Camboya-Americano La semana pasada, el consejo municipal votó a favor de adoptar el propuesto Plan de Visión y Viabilidad del Centro Cultural Camboya-Americano, el cual establecerá un centro cultural para servir como punto
Read More547547 ViewsBlack and Brown communities are the lifeblood of Los Angeles culture, but it would not exist without the strength, love, and courage of Black and Brown mothers that have helped shape the many lives here. From securing a stable life to creating a foundation of success for their children, the mothers in these communities are a source of strength that
Read More622622 ViewsMarsha Naify was born and raised in San Francisco but moved to Long Beach in the 1970s where she became involved with the local lesbian and gay community. In Long Beach, Ms. Naify opened the Community Coffee House/Hot Java in the late 1990s with the intent of uniting the LGBT community in the area referred to as Long Beach’s “Gay
Read More630630 ViewsFor this Mother’s Day, we’re providing you with a list of diverse restaurants and bars to keep mom filled with love, food, and booze. Whether she likes a traditional American-style brunch with eggs benedicts and mimosas or if she’s a momma who likes a bit of assortment in her life, we’ve chosen 4 different locations that you can take her
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