Long Beach News and Events

His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Speak in Long Beach April 21st

Photo by Ferne Millen His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be delivering a public talk on ‘Peace of Mind in Troubled Times’ on April 21st, at 1:30PM, at the SMG managed Long Beach Arena. This event is hosted by Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling (GSTDL), a Tibetan Buddhist center in Long Beach.  Read More →

Cal Rep Questions Authority With ‘Quills’ a Sadistic Fable

California Repertory Company presents Quills by Doug Wright, directed by guest artist Larissa Paige Kokernot, February 17-March 10. Set during the final year of the infamous Marquis’ incarceration in the insane asylum Cherenton, Quills explores the lengths some will go to silence an inciting voice. The production is presented in partnership with the... 

Long Beach Airport Tops List With Lowest Airfares in California

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is pleased to announce the lowest airfares in the State of California and the second lowest airfares in the entire country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which tracks the data nationally. “Long Beach Airport is known for exceeding expectations – very low fares,... 

Long Beach Rotary Welcomes Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, Member of the Little Rock Nine

Dr. Terrence J. Roberts Long Beach Rotary will host its fourth meeting this year on Wednesday, February 1st, and will feature Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, member of the Little Rock Nine Foundation that was established in the wake of fierce opposition to the desegregation of schools by nine young African American students.  Read More →

DA Files Charges Related to Recent Homicide

On January 18, 2012, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against a suspect believed to be responsible for the January 5, 2012, murder of 19-year-old Jeff Pouncil of Long Beach, and the attempted murder of a 19-year-old male from Long Beach, who was with Victim Pouncil at the time of the shooting, which occurred in the... 

Year of the Dragon Forever Stamp Continues USPS Lunar New Year Series

USPS releases the Year of the Dragon Forever Stamp. Commemorating the Lunar New Year, the United States Postal Service today issued a new Forever Stamp featuring a dragon, the fifth of 12 animals associated with the Chinese lunar calendar. “The Postal Service is proud to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the issuance of this magnificent Forever Stamp,”... 

Poetry Contest Celebrates Southern California Urban Ocean in Words

The deadline for submitting poetry for the Urban Ocean Festival contest is April 6. The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting entries for its second annual Urban Ocean Poetry Contest, which is held in conjunction with the Aquarium’s Urban Ocean Festival. Southern California’s Urban Ocean is home to unique marine habitats and animals,... 

Apple Picks Long Beach-based MathType for iBooks Author Software

Apple has released iBooks Author software for creating ebooks for iPad tablets. Design Science, a Long Beach-based software development company, has announced that Apple chose MathType as the equation editor for its new iBooks Author application for Mac. Authors are now able to create ebooks that include mathematical notation which can be read on iPad... 

Ride a Bike to Trader Joe’s for Free Home Delivery in Bixby Knolls

Pedaler Society uses a cargo bike to help cyclists bring groceries home safely. Beginning January 28, 2012, and at no additional cost to the shopper, Pedaler Society will offer a grocery delivery service for residents residing within a one- mile radius of Trader Joe’s in Bixby Knolls. This service has been made possible by the Bike-Friendly Business... 

Bonnie Lowenthal Honored by Business Leaders

Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal is recognized for her support of small businesses. California Small Business Association puts the Democrat from Long Beach on their list of legislators who have been helpful to small business. The California Small Business Association and the California Small Business Roundtable have honored Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal... 

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