Last month at SPEAK. EASY.

Have you ever shared a story with a friend about losing the love of your life? Have you ever made a loved one laugh by telling them a tale about a time you got a surprise kiss from an old lover at a Paul McCartney concert after puking your guts out?! Have you ever gottenContinueContinue reading “Last month at SPEAK. EASY.”

Meet Maribel!

Welcome to the team, Maribel 🙂 Hi, I’m Maribel Miranda, a student at Cal State University Dominguez Hills. I’ve been studying at CSUDH for two years, focusing on Human Services, with an emphasis on Mental Health Recovery. I’ll be finishing my degree in May of this year and am thrilled to start my final internshipContinueContinue reading “Meet Maribel!”

Voices from THE HUB: Self-Care with Serenity

By ~ Serenity Dumler-Beecher, Art from Ashes Creative Intern Self-care can take many forms and look different for everyone. According to Google, self-care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.”  Sometimes it can feel hard to practice self-care becauseContinueContinue reading “Voices from THE HUB: Self-Care with Serenity”

Long Beach Pledge Guaranteed Income Pilot Program to Expand with Second Cohort

Expansion will provide monthly payments to 200 additional households utilizing $1.2 million in funding to support City’s upstream homeless prevention efforts. Long Beach, CA – This January, the City of Long Beach will open applications to expand its guaranteed income pilot program, known as the Long Beach Pledge, to include a second cohort of 200ContinueContinue reading “Long Beach Pledge Guaranteed Income Pilot Program to Expand with Second Cohort”

Long Beach to Offer Free Winter Fun Days Program for Youth During Winter School Break

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer free extended supervised recreation programs for youth over the winter school break from Dec. 26 through 29, 2023, and Jan. 2 through 5, 2024. Youth may come and go at their own discretion and PRM staff will beContinueContinue reading “Long Beach to Offer Free Winter Fun Days Program for Youth During Winter School Break”

Save the Date! Long Beach’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration Returns January 13, 2024

City seeks volunteers for parade and festival Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach and Office of Sixth District Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro proudly present the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration, a family-friendly event honoring the life, values and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., taking place Saturday, Jan.ContinueContinue reading “Save the Date! Long Beach’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration Returns January 13, 2024”

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Launches Series of Monthly Family Events at Lincoln Park in Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is launching a new series of free, family events at Downtown Long Beach’s Lincoln Park for families, teens and older adults. The monthly event series kicks off with the first event on Nov. 30, 2023.  “We’re thrilled to host this new event series for our Downtown community,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “With a variety of activities,ContinueContinue reading “Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Launches Series of Monthly Family Events at Lincoln Park in Downtown Long Beach”

Long Beach Airport Unveils “A Flight to History” Centennial Commemoration Mural

Above From Left: Fifth District Councilwoman Megan Kerr, Mayor Rex Richardson and Airport Director Cynthia Guidry celebrate unveiling of Long Beach Airport’s centennial mural, “A Flight to History.” Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) is commemorating its centennial year with the addition of a new, public art installation. The large vinyl mural, “AContinueContinue reading “Long Beach Airport Unveils “A Flight to History” Centennial Commemoration Mural”