We want to have real conversations with you! Seriously, we do. That’s why we have Office Hours, where we send reporters to different parts of the city to work from and be available to the community.

In the past, we’ve brought Office Hours to coffee shops, bars and restaurants across the city, but we want to make sure we’re accessible to everyone. This weekend, talk to breaking news reporter Valerie Osier or diversity and immigration reporter Stephanie Rivera at a Long Beach library in Downtown or North Long Beach.

You can ask us pretty much anything: How do we decide what to report on? Who do we talk to to make sure we have a balanced story? What’s the name of our office dog? You can also share news tips or story ideas with us and tell us about your part of the community.

Valerie Osier is the Social Media & Newsletter Manager for the Long Beach Post. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ValerieOsier