Monthly Archives: June 2015

Two People Whose Lives Will Improve Thanks To Prop. 47

Jun. 25, 2015 / By
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About 40,000 convicted people will be impacted each year, mostly for drug possession and thefts under $950.

Governor Signs Budget, Includes Historic Investments for Immigrant Communities

Jun. 24, 2015 / By
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On June 24, Gov. Brown signed the $115.4 Billion General Fund budget which includes historic investments to further integrate immigrant communities.

What One Organization Is Doing To Reduce HIV/AIDS In Long Beach

Jun. 23, 2015 / By
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As National HIV Testing Day approaches on June 27, we spoke to the ADAM Project, one local group that is working to make a difference.

New Waterfront Plans Puts San Pedro’s Historical Red Car in Jeopardy

Jun. 22, 2015 / By
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The Port of LA electric Red Car is expected to transport its last passengers at the Lobster Festival late in September.

Long Beach Workers Break Their Silence On Wage Theft

Jun. 18, 2015 / By
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On June 13, the Coalition to End Wage Theft held a town hall to discuss poverty jobs and unpaid wages in the city, including ways to work together to solve the issues.

For Youth, Education Program Gives Hope After Incarceration

Jun. 18, 2015 / By
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At Rosie the Riveter Youth Program, “at-risk” youth are considered “at-promise”, and receive an accredited high school education and job training.

Surviving the Drought in California: Farm Workers Struggle to Put Food on the Table

Jun. 16, 2015 / By
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Undocumented farm workers are hit the hardest because of California's extreme drought.

Residents Speak Up Against Long Beach Police Tactics

Jun. 16, 2015 / By

Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna addressed the families of those who were killed by police at a town hall meeting on June 11.

Celebrating Bike Culture in Long Beach

Jun. 12, 2015 / By
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Cycling enthusiasts from all over the city got to participate in Bike Fest 2015, a daty of music, education and more.

Here’s A Playlist To Get You Ready For The Puerto Rican Festival

Jun. 11, 2015 / By
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This Sunday, June 14, Long Beach’s very own Rainbow Lagoon Park will host the 20th annual Puerto Rican Festival.

Sophia’s Hope: A Swab of The Inside of Your Cheek

Jun. 9, 2015 / By
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Those who are not Caucasians are more likely to die of leukemia or of other blood cancers.