Applications available now through July 22 at Long Beach Teen Centers  The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) invites Long Beach teens ages 13 to 17 to participate in the California State Parks Outdoor Youth Connection Camp. This free three-day, two-night training camp uses outdoor experiences to build teens’ skills in leadership, communication, ...

by Dianne Anderson When the Long Beach Youth Advisory Council first gets in front of city leaders, watching the inner workings of civic duty in real time, seeing how the hobnob of the electoral elite — it can be a bit much. But youth are resilient quick learners, both in their personal lives and in ...