While Justin Rudd knows that not everyone will be bringing their dog to the Interfaith Blessing, and not everyone enjoys beach cleanups, he loves the diversity of what his organization offers, he said.
Posted inThe Hi-lo, Things To Do
7 places you might not have thought to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
From a block party to an adoption event, here are some unique places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend.
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Long Beach police to offer gift cards in exchange for guns during buyback event next month
People who give up their guns during the event will receive a $50 gift card in exchange for non-functioning firearms, a $100 gift card for handguns, rifles and shotguns, and a $200 gift card for assault rifles.
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend including… Sondheim, ‘Star Wars’ and a spring market
Plus the return of a popular Filipino festival, a free jazz concert and the Touch-A-Truck event.
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Long Beach woman among 3 SoCal residents arrested in alleged bank fraud scheme
The three were arrested Tuesday after a Los Angeles federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment last week charging a total of 14 defendants with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
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Activist Senay Kenfe talks Black financial empowerment through stocks, property and investing
On today’s episode of “The Word” podcast, Kenfe shares his thoughts on the key to building generational wealth in the Black community and how that will translate to political power.
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CalFresh and Heart of Ida help families with food assistance program
Heart of Ida helps seniors in our community with the CalFresh application process and also has a team of volunteers to help with technology and pet walking.
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City Council approves $90M in bonds, spending plan for Measure A projects
The Long Beach City Council voted to approve up to $90 million in bonds that the city will use to pay for the purchase of a Downtown building that’s being converted into a crime lab, office space and a new senior center, along with repairs to city streets, parks and other facilities.
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City Council approves naming of ‘Ashlee’s Park’ to honor woman who died in 2014
Ashlee Armond disappeared in December 2014 and was found submerged in her car after a day of searching. Her name has lived on, though, through a local nonprofit serving people who are unhoused and her father’s dogged dedication to also helping those same people.
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City Council approves new zoning for West Long Beach to attract more commercial development
Two major corridors in West Long Beach are officially getting rezoned to allow for more commercial and residential development after the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve changes that will update building rules in the area that were decades old.