Here are the latest highlights to kick off the week of Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. ‘Produce to Market’ Project Provides Low-Cost Produce to Supermarkets The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has introduced the “Produce to Market” project, an effort to enhance access to affordable, culturally relevant, and healthy produce for
Here are the latest local news highlights for Oct. 23 – Oct. 29, 2023. Community Invited to Share Input on Scherer Park Enhancement Plans The city of Long Beach and local partners are working closely with residents and park users to reimagine Scherer Park in North Long Beach. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dia
Just a day shy of Friday the 13th, the 13th annual Velorio, a celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead was observed and celebrated in Lincoln Park’s La Plaza de la Raza, the name for the plaza that is very fitting for the event. The music, art, vendors, food, and exhibitions were put together by
Jalisco is thousands of miles away from Los Angeles, but you don’t have to hop on a flight to get a taste of this beautiful Mexican state. LB Living, along with the AJUA Jalisco, which represents Jalisco natives living in the United States and Jalisco’s government, is bringing a small piece of Jalisco to the
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an occasion that celebrates the connection between the living and those who have embarked on their spiritual journey beyond this realm. At the core of this celebration lie the Dia de los Muertos altars, which are beautifully adorned structures that serve as sacred spaces of
Aquí están los principales titulares de noticias locales para comenzar la semana del lunes 16 de octubre de 2023. Long Beach Explora la Viabilidad de un Memorial del SIDA/VIH Long Beach está explorando la posibilidad de establecer un memorial del SIDA/VIH en un futuro próximo. La Vicealcaldesa Cindy Allen y la Concejal del Primer Distrito
Here are the latest local news highlights to kick off the week of Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Long Beach Explores Feasibility of AIDS/HIV Memorial Long Beach is exploring the possibility of establishing an AIDS/HIV memorial in the upcoming future. Vice Mayor Cindy Allen and First District Councilmember Mary Zendejas proposed this initiative, which received unanimous
On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Historical Society of Long Beach invites history lovers and curious minds to partake in the 27th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour. This event will be held at the Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemeteries, where whispers of forgotten souls stir in the breeze and
Shoreline Village is gearing up once again to host the iconic Long Beach Zombie Walk & Halloween Party this Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. This free annual event invites the community to dress up in their best zombie attire and enjoy Halloween and zombie-themed activities at Long Beach’s beloved waterfront destination. The undisputed