“Symbolism and representation matters,” said Councilmember Mary Zendejas, who made the motion to fly the flag.
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Sales tax increase to fund homeless services qualifies for November ballot
If passed, the initiative would repeal the quarter-cent sales tax created by Measure H and replace it with a half-cent sales tax dedicated to homeless prevention.
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Chef Eugene Santiago reinterprets classic Filipino food with a farm-fresh, community-focused sensibility
Storytelling with foods is “always the mission,” whether it’s fine dining in an art gallery or donating meals to an adult day care center, Santiago says.
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‘Automatic’ registration would boost California’s voter rolls. What’s the downside?
Advocates say expanding voter registration will help more Black and Latino Californians have a say at the ballot box. But other voter groups say registering to vote should still be voluntary — and they don’t see the bill as an effective way to increase voter diversity.
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Sting operation catches 6 adults who agreed to buy alcohol for minors, LBPD says
Police used underage decoys who would ask for help buying alcohol at local convenience stores, according to the LBPD.
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Port spending on massive rail facility accelerates as construction draws near
The port expects to spend close to half of its total budget on various improvement projects, including $204 million on a new rail facility that has been in the planning and approval stages for 15 years.
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Former Long Beach State coach wins international tennis championship
After coaching men’s tennis for 32 years, Peter Smith, 60, is now traveling the world and representing the U.S. in competitions.
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96-year-old woman tentatively settles lawsuit disputing $25 million gift to CSULB
The suit alleged she was coerced into making a $25 million donation to music education at Cal State Long Beach.
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California’s Black legislators make case for reparations bills while launching statewide tour
California’s Black Legislative Caucus is touring the state to promote reparations bills that address forced prison labor and efforts to improve health, longevity and financial equity. The six-city tour is meant to urge the public to get involved in lobbying lawmakers.
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Long Beach looks to require more affordable housing in wealthy areas
The changes being considered are not only intended to increase affordable housing in general — which the city is required to do — but also to reduce racial and economic segregation throughout the city.