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The U.S. Census Bureau reported this week that poverty was down in 2007 for both the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County, but there really isn't much cause for celebration. The federal government defines poverty with figures...more
 
Walking, Biking, Riding
The other day my wife and I were driving along Ocean Boulevard when we stopped at a light. Sitting next to us at the intersection was a large red Dodge Charger truck, whose driver gestured that I should roll down my window....more
Four of the many proposed sites shown by city officials last night
City officials last night debuted at least eight possible temporary sites to fill in for the Main Library during its renovation/construction, depending on whether the building is fixed or completely rebuilt. There...more
 
The morning of Tuesday, July 18, 2008, a celebration took place on 530 Elm in our beautiful city. Long Beach residents, our Mayor, city council members and community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a building...more
Elizabeth Alvarado, 10, reads a speech that she wrote to city officials. Photos by Ryan ZumMallen
In the weeks since the City of Long Beach has unveiled its proposed 2009 budget and announced controversial money-saving cuts to the Main Library, Police Athletic League and other services, residents have eagerly awaited their...more
Antonio Pedro Ruiz is a cultural dynamo, an avid enthusiast of all the arts, and a creative spirit in his own right. He's also a tireless advocate for the arts, and the creative community. He's in his second ...more
Photo courtesy barackobama.com
For those who couldn’t afford to take time off to attend the Democratic Convention in Denver this week, Smooth’s Sports Bar & Grille will be hosting a series of viewing parties for your political (and dining) convenience.Tonight...more
In the absence of a City Council meeting tonight (Council does not meet on the last Tuesday of the month), discussion will be held tonight in the Main Library to address public concerns about the proposed 2009 budget and the possible...more
One door shuts and another one opens in the Long Beach sports world, as the Olympics draw to a close after being utterly dominated by Long Beach athletes and local school sports are right around the corner. Our crack team...more
All photos by Diana Lejins
The Center Long Beach hosted its annual Pink Gala about The Majestic yacht last weekend, bringing together champions of the LGBTQ community and honoring Mayor Bob Foster for work he has done. Emmy-Award winner Leslie Jordan welcomed...more
President Jill Hill and WANA members following a neighborhood cleanup. Photo courtesy of WANA.
In Long Beach, the uniquely potent and bright shining star of local democracy is the neighborhood organization. That brings me to “Backyard Politics”, a monthly highlight of different neighborhood groups in Long Beach,...more
Last week was met with a flurry of debate on the viability of the national drinking age, which many argue should be lowered from 21 to 18. The debate continues and is being generated from the collective opinion of the Amethyst...more
AB 1634, one of the most controversial bills to have been brought up for state government approval, has failed in the California Senate with a vote of 27 against and 5 for. The text of the amended bill calls for fines to be imposed...more
Harbor Patrol officers keep an eye on picketing truck drivers who were invited to a press conference about the Port of Long Beach's Clean Trucks Program. Photos by Ryan ZumMallen
The Port of Long Beach, Board of Harbor Commissioners and city officials gathered last Friday on Terminal Island to kick off their Clean Trucks Program, which will go into effect on October 1, and is expected to reduce air...more
Visualization courtesy of NC3D
And riding for only two hours and forty minutes. That’s right, we’re not talking Amtrak here. (The Coast Starlight, while romantically named and fun to ride, takes twelve hours to traverse the state from Los...more
U.S. News & World Report has ranked CSULB the fourth best university among all public master’s universities in the western United States in its 2009 guide of America’s Best Colleges Guide. The West region...more
Photo by Ryan ZumMallen
Striking neon blues light up the 4th Street sky, proclaiming the return of the Long Beach Art Theatre following a five-month hiatus for repairs and redesign. The theatre celebrated with an invite-only showing of its newest...more
Mayor Bob Foster addresses the Long Beach Democratic Club last night. Photo by Ryan ZumMallen
The Long Beach Democratic Club yesterday welcomed Mayor Bob Foster to their meeting to answer questions and ask for their endorsement of his $571 million infrastructure parcel tax on November’s ballot. The...more
LBPOST.com Co-founder Robert Garcia and Managing Editor Ryan ZumMallen test the new George's location on Pine & Broadway
The familiar sparkling blue and white of George’s Greek Café found a new home yesterday, as the popular downtown restaurant welcomed customers to the first day of business in a new, larger space a few blocks from the original...more
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