By Dianne Anderson Odds are that the oodles of money flowing down each year at the city of Long Beach came and went by the time the community found out it was there. But for those who act fast, more money is coming down once again. Microgrants are now available for Neighborhood Associations to apply ...

by Dianne Anderson Summer action at local parks for the kids will keep parents happy, but happier still, there seems to be enough work to keep their high school teens productive and paid well into the next school year. For parents not quite ready to splurge $100 or more per week per child to enjoy ...

Project refurbishes a former nuisance motel, provides 78 new interim units  The City of Long Beach celebrated the beginning of renovations for its forthcoming new interim shelter, Project Homekey at 5950 Long Beach Blvd. This $6.5 million construction project will add to the City’s suite of temporary housing facilities for people experiencing homelessness.  “Today marks ...

By Dianne Anderson  Voters, young and old alike, will fill in the circles and send their ballots in early, drive down to their local Registrar of Voters polling places at lunchtime or after work, or some may show up the old-fashioned way to stand in line and get the I voted sticker on the back of ...

By Dianne Anderson More than any other race or ethnic group, Black moms are at risk of either dying during childbirth or having their baby die in that first critical year of life — a statistic that baffles some, but others say it’s a predictable outcome of unequal access to healthcare. For Gwendolyn Manning, reaching ...

By Dianne Anderson Discover, curate and contemplate, but most of all celebrate Black History Month events throughout the city are opening the eyes of awareness. of culture, social justice, academics, and the arts. Paul Carter, assistant director of the Black Resource Center at Cal State University, Long Beach, said this month brings several thought-provoking and ...

By Dianne Anderson A grand mix of attractions at the African American Cultural Center will draw out the throngs for two free days of fun with a little something for every history buff, along with youthful renditions of life from a Black History perspective. This year, the African Marketplace includes 25 vendors, with space for ...

By Dianne Anderson Free doesn’t always mean cheap. Not too many people would turn up their noses at $500 a month in free money, but if only they knew how fast the clock is ticking on applications. Of those who apply no later than January 24 at 11:59 p.m., the Guaranteed Income Program in Long ...

Applications accepted through February 28 for youth ages 13 to 18   The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL), in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and supported by Urban Word NYC, is launching the 2024 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) program. Applications for the program, which brings Long Beach youth the opportunity ...

By Dianne Anderson Pulling together hundreds of volunteers to serve thousands of Long Beachers for a day of endless attractions, live entertainment, food, health resources, and a kidzone is no small feat. Add to that all the glam of twirlers, gleam of steppers, floats, grand marshals and band marchers who are living the dream of ...