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LBLN Weekend Round-up
Life in Long Beach is never boring! There’s always something going on and LBLN has put together a list of events that you’ll want to check out this weekend. FRIDAY…
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The Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts 18th Annual Moompetam America Indian Festival
The festival will celebrate California's indigenous coastal tribes and their connections to the ocean and environment. It will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 - 18, 2022. Doors…
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LBLN Weekend Round-Up
LONG BEACH, CA - Life in Long Beach is never boring! There’s always something going on and LBLN has put together a list of events that you’ll want to check…
Long Beach Airport Seeks Uplifting Designs for “Plane to See” Coloring Sheet Art Contest
Long Beach Airport is encouraging local artists to submit designs for the "Plane to See" art contest for a chance to win $500 honorarium, as well as having their art…
Posted inCommunity Culture Entertainment
Restaurant Founded in Long Beach invited to compete in Taste of NFL event at Super Bowl LVI
Cuernavaca’s Grill, which first opened its doors in Long Beach 16 years ago, will compete in the annual Taste of the NFL event on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 13. Photo…
Posted inBreaking News Community Culture
UPDATE: Video surfaces of Lakewood High School staff physically restraining student with special needs during protest
Earlier this week, “students staged a demonstration in the quad area of Lakewood High School’s campus…Students staged the demonstration after a social media account surfaced where anonymous individuals made mention…
Posted inBusiness Business Beat Community
Quarter Panel Guitar Co. strums up business in Long Beach
https://youtu.be/e0kVmJHD894
Long Beach Rescue Mission seeks donations for annual toy drive
https://youtu.be/PJhLUuM3rOs
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Long Beach Transit Community Relations Team celebrates first International Tamale Festival
https://youtu.be/P9m97riUOGs
Posted inBusiness Business Beat California Legislature
Business Spotlight with Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJ6pWK79VA
Long Beach Rescue Mission continues to give the gift of community through the holiday season
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is on a mission to continue providing the essentials and more to those in need in the Long Beach community this holiday season.
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Belmont Heights Community Association hosts food drive for the holidays
Belmont Heights Community Association is an organization that collects and donates canned and dried foods, school supplies, along with new personal hygiene items at the end of each month.
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New Life Graduates find purpose at Long Beach Rescue Mission Thrift Store
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19tyhS1QNnI
Posted inBudget Business City Politics
Mayoral Candidate J. Raul Cedillo sees a brighter future for Long Beach
Long Beach will hold elections, including for the seat of mayor, in 2022, and candidate J. Raul Cedillo wants to bring big changes to the city.
Posted inAttractions Breaking News Budget
Mismanagement sinks $23 Million on phantom repairs for Queen Mary
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach City Auditor Laura Doud today released her Queen Mary Report to verify that Urban Commons, the previous leaseholder, and operator of the Queen Mary, used the $23 million as agreed upon to fund the 27 urgent and critical repair projects and to determine whether the City of Long Beach (City) provided sufficient oversight of the funds for these projects.
Workforce Development Program prepares Mission Residents for Self-Sufficiency
The Long Beach Rescue Mission Workforce Development Program aids residents in achieving stable employment, learning financial literacy, and other essential tools before they transition into their new lives.
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UPDATE: Locals fear possible demolition of Queen Mary
Residents express worry as the Queen Mary runs the risk of permanent closure.
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ComplexCon ’21 gives exclusive insight to LBLN
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Nov. 6-7, with the theme ‘Reunite and Reconnect.’ ComplexCon is an innovative festival that integrates brands, people, and trends with pop culture, lifestyle, streetwear, sneakers, fashion, music, conversations, and food.
Posted inCity Politics Community Culture
ICE reports uptick in maritime smuggling events this past summer
According to a news release by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “ Maritime smuggling events in Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura counties increased significantly this summer reaching record levels.”
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Long Beach Transit highlights the work of local artists
https://youtu.be/gxu2i_Z1Hl4
Unfiltered Voices from those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/my9zfOGEUNw
Unfiltered Voices from Those impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/xDvbuC5pnSc
Posted inAttractions Business Culture
Space Tech Expo 2021 Returns to Long Beach
https://youtu.be/A9_yb36s5fU
Long Beach Airport Recognized for Carbon Reduction Efforts
Long Beach, CA - Airports Council International (ACI), the leading industry group for airports, has certified Long Beach Airport (LGB) with a Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) emission reduction rating.
Thanksgiving Campaign Underway at Long Beach Rescue Mission
The Long Beach Rescue Mission, 1430 Pacific Ave., has kicked off its Thanksgiving Campaign seeking $2.20 donations or more to provide meals, shelter, and services to those in need this holiday season.
Unfiltered Voices from Those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/MFSHsvM6dAw
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Unfiltered Voices from Those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/Bmns6H5aO_A
Posted inAttractions Attractions Coast
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Returns After Two Year Hiatus
https://youtu.be/7r93voZHnew
Posted inArts Attractions Community
Long Beach Arts Council Announces 2021-2022 Annual Grant Cycle Applications are Open
The Arts Council for Long Beach is excited to announce that the 2021–2022 Annual Grant Cycle Applications and Guidelines are now available. Applications and Guidelines can be found on the Arts Council website at http://www.artslb.org/grants.
Unfiltered Voices from Those Impacted by the Long Beach Rescue Mission
https://youtu.be/5HBcEs_1nxw
Posted inCity Politics Community Culture
How Long Beach Is Looking At Its Rooted Segregation
Long Beach City Council Members are aware of the redlining issues, but how is the issue and it’s ripples going to be fixed?
Local Non-Profit Fights Overdose Stigma and Calls for Awareness
Transformation Support Network, a local non-profit organization, will host a 5k Fun Walk / Run and an Overdose Awareness Vigil to raise awareness of overdose and to reduce the stigma…
CSULB’s Contemporary Art Museum Gets a New Look During Expansion
https://youtu.be/NbGwJ1BjyiQ
Unhoused Community Members to Enjoy A BBQ Lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission
Terri Henry, of the non-profit Long Beach Food and Beverage, announced that five of the top Long Beach chefs and restaurateurs hope to provide lunch to over 250 homeless men, women and children initiating the Long Beach Burger Week on July 27th.
Posted inAttractions Attractions Coast
Long Beach Locals Give Back to Community on Go Skate Day
Almost 100 skate decks were given out to Long Beach youth on national Go Skate Day by the local organization and event, Push for Peace.
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LBLN Weekly Update 6.4.21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imnd1PG7MPg
Posted inAirport Breaking News Culture
Transportation of Migrant Children Through LGB Airport Persists
Over 60 migrant children took a flight out of Long Beach airport in late May and are currently unaccounted for by the public.
Long Beach Rescue Mission Supports Formerly Unhoused Mother Through New Life Program
https://youtu.be/JDOLnd7tFec More information on the New Life Program: lbrm.org/what-we-do/life-change-programs/
Long Beach Providing Migrant Children with Temporary Emergency Shelter
To ensure the safety and well-being of each child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, has requested assistance from local governments throughout the United States to provide temporary facilities for these children, while the federal government quickly reconnects them with family members or sponsors in the United States. Long Beach specifically has been requested to assist with this humanitarian mission to safely house children who are unattended by their parents.
Posted inCorona-Virus Covid-19 Culture
Long Beach Coronavirus Relief Fund Exceeds $1,000,000 and Expands Priorities Funded
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation, has raised more than $1,000,000 from members of the community, businesses and family foundations to address coronavirus-related…
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Discover the History of Long Beach
School may have started but there’s still plenty of learning to experience outside of the classroom walls. Long Beach is home to so many museums and here are our top…
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Latino Changemakers Gather at We All Grow Summit & Award Yalitza Aparicio at Hotel Maya
https://youtu.be/pdza_3EM9DE More info: weallgrowlatina.com
Cambodian culture celebrated at the annual new year festival in Long Beach today
https://youtu.be/daBOJ51h9ik