Long Beach Gives returns this week with $2 million fundraising goal
The all-day online event featuring over 200 different nonprofit organizations to support will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23.
VIDEO: Aquarium fights to save endangered frogs threatened by wildfires
The aquarium created a new behind-the-scenes home with many specifications for the yellow-legged frogs, including cool streams at about 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and a bio-secure environment isolated from other amphibian species, completed in July.
Students return to campus this week at CSULB, with new COVID-19 requirements in place
Certification of vaccination for students, faculty and staff is now required by Aug. 23, although disciplinary action will not be taken until after Sept. 30.
Members of Tongva tribe denied federal rescue funds after years of fighting for recognition
“We’re the only people in the nation and probably globally that have to prove who we are, and prove our blood quantum,” said Jimi Castillo, 78, a spiritual leader who is a member of the Tongva tribe.
Mayor Garcia announces reopening of City Hall, other facilities
Community centers across the city will also be reopening, although gymnasiums will remain closed.
Summer camps and tours are back at Rancho Los Cerritos—and other nonprofit news
Our weekly roundup of nonprofit news includes some volunteer opportunities and events coming back for the first time since the pandemic shut them down.
Passenger rushes driver to the hospital after he’s shot in car, Long Beach police say
After the driver was critically wounded in a shooting Tuesday night, a passenger took over and rushed him to the hospital, police said.
Man killed by hit-and-run driver while pushing car on roadway, police say
The man was reportedly pushing a disabled vehicle from behind when another vehicle struck him in North Long Beach, police said.
From intern to lawyer: Poly grad joins city prosecutor’s office with a mission to help his hometown
“It is a blessing to be able to—actually be able to—serve the community that I’m from,” Jericho Williams said at his swearing-in ceremony.