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About us

The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal have always existed to serve the public. In late 2023, after decades of for-profit ownership, both publications formally reorganized to align with that mission — becoming charitable entities under the Long Beach Journalism Initiative, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 93-4121848).

Our purpose is educational. We provide residents with trustworthy, independent reporting that sparks debate, deepens understanding, and strengthens civic participation. Through our coverage and community initiatives, we aim to create an informed and connected Long Beach — one where people have the knowledge and confidence to shape the city’s future together.

2025 Annual Impact Report

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Contact

The Long Beach Post is located at:

100 W. Broadway, Suite 310
Long Beach, CA 90802

Editorial

The newsroom voicemail is: (562) 655-POST (7678)

Send press releases and news tips to: [email protected]

Membership

For help with your membership, email [email protected] or call (562) 553-3391

Advertising

To advertise with the Long Beach Post or Long Beach Business Journal, contact [email protected] or call (562) 912-0161

Official Accounts

Long Beach Journalism Initiative
Domain: lbji.org

Long Beach Post
Domain: lbpost.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/LongBeachPost
Twitter: Twitter.com/LongBeachPost
Instagram: Instagram.com/LongBeachPost
YouTube: YouTube.com/@LongBeachPost
TikTok: Tiktok.com/@longbeachpost
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/long-beach-post
Threads: Threads.net/@longbeachpost

the Hi-lo: Long Beach Post arts & culture
Domain: lbpost.com/hi-lo
Facebook: Facebook.com/theHiloLBP
Instagram: Instagram.com/theHiLoLBP
Twitter: Twitter.com/theHiLoLBP
YouTube: YouTube.com/@theHiLoLBP

Long Beach Business Journal
Domain: lbbusinessjournal.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/LongBeachBusinessJournal
Twitter: Twitter.com/LBBizJourn

Our Board

Matt Kinley, Chair

Matt has practiced law since 1989 and is the founder of Kinley Law Practice in Long Beach, which specializes in business law, litigation, health care and personal injury. He has deep connections to Long Beach and the surrounding area.

Mary Ellen Mitchell, Treasurer

Mary Ellen has lived in Long Beach for decades and is the former executive director of the Women Shelter Long Beach and as the Chief Financial Office of Rancho Los Alamitos.

Gwen Shaffer, Secretary

Gwen is a professor in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach. Her telecommunications policy research focuses on data privacy, particularly the implications of “smart city” technologies like security cameras, automated license plate readers and mobile apps.

Danny Lemos, Member

Danny is a Long Beach resident and the recently retired media advisor of the student-run 22 West Media at Cal State Long Beach and board president and general manager of the nonprofit public radio station KLBP-FM (99.1). He has been an on-air personality for decades, as well as a podcast producer, DJ, writer, coach and more.

James Ahumada

James is the senior vice president and deputy CEO of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance, and is the former chief of staff and advisor to then-Mayor Robert Garcia and a former legislative advisor to Congressman Henry Waxman handling labor relations, small business and education.