City and county crews are preparing a sweep of homeless encampments near the Los Angeles River south of Anaheim Street in Long Beach, even as the city’s homeless shelters are near capacity and the temporary winter shelter is slated to close in a little more than a week.
What should have been a fun guys’ trip to Mexico has left one family searching for answers after the death of their son.
When Sedona was born three months early, her family was thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty and, ultimately, grief. But in her short life, Sedona made an indelible impact on her parents and set them on a path to help others.
Jerlene Tatum was one of the leading voices against the temporary homeless shelter at Silverado Park, to the point that she camped out in the park to try to draw attention. Why did the city’s plan hit such a nerve?
Does a white person’s willingness to help outweigh the legacy of a word that has always been used to degrade and humiliate?
Set in Long Beach, the book follows four generations of Black women as they try to overcome a family curse. On this episode of “The Word,” Brown talks about her nontraditional path to becoming a published author.
On this episode of “The Word” podcast, we sit down with third-generation jeweler and owner of Blue Diamond Jeweler, Altaf Amlani, to learn about his unique way of helping each customer find the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion.
Givens is also about to receive Long Beach’s annual Peacemaker Award, which is given to individuals who promote the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through their community activism.
This brand-new business has partnered with Pacific Gateway, Long Beach’s workforce development network, to employ and mentor local students looking for a job.
Savage Tacos is teaming up with a Long Beach nonprofit that helps homeless folks work together to improve their lives, little by little.
