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11/09/2026 - 8:39am
Love, good energy, and connection.
These were just a few words out of many spoken as Indigenous and Native American artists from many different tribes met together in the Miller Room, inside of the Billie Jean King Main Library on Broadway in Downtown Long Beach, Nov. 5, to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through their exhibition opening.
The event, which took place from 5 to 6:45 p.m.,...
11/08/2026 - 10:17am
In our modern society, with a new scam being born almost daily, one of the earliest scams was identity theft, using a name and other information to drain bank accounts, purchase all manner of goods, attempt to get loans on real or other property owned by the victim.
The concept of identity theft is well embedded as a pernicious fact of life. Agencies and law enforcement warn us about it;...
11/08/2026 - 4:13am
On Nov. 3, 1922, the Daily Telegram reported on the "auroscope" of Long Beach, featuring noted aura reader Dr. Josephine De Croix Trust (1886–1957). Revered by followers as "Mother Trust," she was the founder of the Superet Light Doctrine Church, an international religious movement based on the belief in an inner spiritual light within all people and things.
Trust claimed that every person, town...
11/07/2026 - 4:04pm
For those of us not looking forward to searching endlessly for parking spots and standing in long checkout lines at retail stores during the holiday season, finding good alternatives can be very appealing. There’s also the frustration of finding out delivery of your online gift order is going to be delayed until two days after you go to the family party. Planning ahead does make sense.
A lot of...
11/07/2026 - 3:15pm
On Oct. 22, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced that the Vincent Thomas Bridge will be closing for a 16-month period, as the bridge undergoes major repairs and improvements.
Originally built in 1963, the Vincent Thomas Bridge was named after the California assemblyman who had championed its construction. Crossing the main channel of the Los Angeles Harbor, the bridge...
10/26/2026 - 8:13am
For those wanting to support local charitable organizations, make sure they know all about Long Beach Gives. Since 2018, the nonprofit organization has built a platform where thousands of donors, businesses, community partners, and nonprofits have raised more than $15.7 million.
That’s happened through its annual online fundraising campaign and support services helping member nonprofits to reach...
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