As a child, she was fascinated by the stormy cloudy conditions common to rural Oklahoma. She was excited to see the darkening clouds twist and churn in the sky and then vanish. Her fascination with weather continued at university where she majored in meteorology.
The Satin Dollz sing the National Anthem at The Lone Sailor Memorial during a 20th anniversary celebration Sunday, Oct. 13. More than 100 people gathered at the bronze statue to mark 20 years since its installation on Ocean Boulevard and Paloma Avenue on Dec. 11, 2004.
The November election presents a particularly demanding ballot this year for Long Beach voters wanting to make clear and informed decisions from a long list of city, county and state ballot initiatives.
In a significant development for the city, Long Beach will again be in the global spotlight as it prepares to host several events during the 2028 Summer Olympics. This follows its notable participation in the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games.
The City of Long Beach announced that First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, among other civic and community leaders, will serve as grand marshal for the 2024 Día de los Muertos Grand Parade, taking place in Downtown Long Beach on Saturday, Nov. 2.
In early October 2024, a patron visiting the Ruth Bach Branch Library on Bellflower Boulevard noticed a shelf full of books hidden by wrapping paper to showcase the effects of book and library censorship, which is currently making a comeback in certain areas, one very close to Long Beach.
According to the California Almond Commission, California grows 80% of the world’s almonds and 100% of the U.S. almond crop. There are almond politics, but today we will focus on almond nutrition.
