The program, Ladine Chan said, focuses on leadership development, community organizing, paths to higher education and “just really being able to understand the landscape of issues of social justice here in Long Beach around violence, housing and school.”
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West Coast Tacos & Beer Festival hits Long Beach on Aug. 26 at Rainbow Lagoon Park
The festival will include art, live music, dozens of food vendors and over 60 craft beers for tasting.
Posted inSports
Long Beach football world mourns death of Poly legend Herman Ho-Ching
Long Beach Poly football legend Herman Ho-Ching died last weekend at the age of 44, when he drowned in the Clackamas River in Portland, leaving the local football world in shock and mourning.
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Long Beach-based JetZero awarded $235M government contract to develop new aircraft prototype
The infusion of cash will help the company in its development of a blended wing body aircraft, which is expected to reduce fuel consumption significantly and is slated for a test flight in early 2027.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… exhibitions, boat parties and Taco Bell
Plus, a brewery tour and the return of the 12th annual Uptown Jazz Festival.
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Long Beach formally opposes ballot measure that could limit ability to add new taxes
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act will be on the November 2024 ballot, and city officials say that it has the potential to shrink the city’s budget by limiting how it assesses fees and fines.
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After years of waiting, Louie’s on 2nd set for Aug. 25 grand opening
The highly anticipated restaurant will open its doors officially on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Tropical storm could bring more rain to Long Beach
It’s expected to remain hot and balmy the next few days, with highs in the mid-80s in the Long Beach area.
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Long Beach Arena to get $7 million in seat upgrades ahead of Olympic events
Most of the money will go toward seating in the arena, which the city says will upgrade the 1960s-era seating and bring it up to date with industry standards.
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Long Beach seeks input on Downtown, shoreline area zoning updates
The first of several planned meetings to gather input on rezoning Long Beach’s Downtown and waterfront entertainment area will be held Sept. 9, the city has announced.