Long Beach News and Events
Long Beach Has Lots of Attractions for RV Travelers (and Locals, too)
What nicer place to spend your next RV camping vacation than in a city that offers both historic interest and great places to play outdoors? This Long Beach RV vacation itinerary highlights the outdoor recreation possibilities as well as the fascinating history of this city on the Pacific. Before we shine a light on special [...]
Boots to Suits Helps Veterans Dress for Success in February
Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) is part of the Boots to Suits Veteran Program, sponsored by Goodwill Southern California, which gives U.S. veterans and active military members $50 towards clothing and accessories to help prepare for employment. “Our Veterans face a number of challenges re-entering the workforce, and one [...]
Ricardo Lara Reports $280,329 Available for State Senate Campaign
Saying he will continue to work aggressively to mount a successful campaign, Ricardo Lara reported a total of $280,329 cash-on-handaccording to reports filed today with the Secretary of State’s office. “We’re very pleased our fundraising is right on track and our campaign continues to gain momentum,” said Lara. “Our campaign has received continuing support from a [...]
Garcia Introduces “Move Long Beach” to Improve Physical Fitness and Health
Councilmember Robert Garcia has introduced two new pieces of legislation for the February 7 City Council meeting agenda, both aimed at improving the health of Long Beach residents by encouraging participation in physical fitness, extending healthful food choices into underserved neighborhoods, and creating policies that support nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Both items are [...]
Sock-It-To-Em Campaign Gathers More Than 3,300 Socks for LB Homeless
After a visit with some Long Beach homeless men and women at local hotels and at a few tent encampments along the LA River on January 20, Justin Rudd set a goal to collect 1,000 brand-new pairs of socks to warm the wet feet of adults and youth on that rainy, cold weekend. He called [...]
Rancho Los Alamitos Celebrates Restoration With a Year of Special Programs
On June 10, 2012, Rancho Los Alamitos, Povuu’ngna—a sacred site that represents the past, present and future of California—will open to the public its new Rancho Center and restored historic Barns Area. As the centerpiece of Rancho Los Alamitos’ long-term transformation, the Rancho Center project will present engaging new ways of connecting with the diverse [...]
Occupy Activists Organize Home Defense Empowerment Workshop
On February 18 from 3-6pm, residents are invited to attend a Home Defense Empowerment Workshop at First Congregational Church in Long Beach at 241 Cedar Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802. The workshop is a collaboration of an experienced real estate agent, ACCE and Occupy Long Beach. More than two million California homeowners owed more on their [...]
Long Beach Heritage 2012 Awards Recognizes City’s Preservationists
Experience the elegance of the Art Deco era when you attend Long Beach Heritage’s 2012 Awards Benefit and Gala on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. This special event, held in the beautifully decorated Grand Salon on the historic Queen Mary, celebrates a number of notable restoration efforts and the remarkable achievements of longtime preservationists. [...]
Here Come The Cows: Western Melodrama Takes the Stage at the GO-FAME Studio
GO-FAME Youth Theatre Company announces its 3rd annual melodrama production, Here Come the Cows (or Never Say “Moo” in Mesa),written by Tim Kelly and directed by Dale Jones. The show features local youth ages 8-18 and includes an old-fashioned olio revue of song, dance and comedy! In the grand tradition of western melodrama, Here Come The Cows has heroes [...]
Prix Fixe Romance: 8 Long Beach Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Long Beach restaurants are taking their menus to new heights in February. Chefs are planning exotic appetizers, inspired entrees and rich desserts that will give lovers a taste of something truly special this Valentine’s Day. Finding a romantic restaurant for Valentine’s Day isn’t difficult in Long Beach. But with all the stress and pressure of this [...]
