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.
His doctor is concerned with the results of a recent examination. He wants to perform one more test – a scan of his head. The patient, Kristófer (Egill Ôlafsson), knows his body – especially his brain – is slowly failing. Kristófer agrees to the additional test.