Monthly Archives: April 2016

Social Media Helps Save Long Beach Animals’ Lives

Apr. 27, 2016 / By
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Long Beach's animal shelter has cut its dog and cat euthanasia rate in half and most animals are now finding new homes. At the crux is the shelter’s social media effort.

Healthcare for Undocumented Youth is Coming. Is LB Ready?

Apr. 22, 2016 / By
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Undocumented youth may no longer have to pay out of pocket for doctor visits. The Health for All Kids Act launches next month.

Survivors Recognized on Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day

Apr. 20, 2016 / By
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Sunday marked the 41st anniversary of the Cambodian genocide. A commemoration held by Long Beach Cambodians and politicians recognized the victims and survivors.

Who are Long Beach’s Most Inspiring Workers? We want to hear from you

Apr. 15, 2016 / By
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To celebrate International Workers' Day on May 1, VoiceWaves wants to hear from YOU.

Residents Give Input on City’s Master Bike Plan

Apr. 15, 2016 / By
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The Beach Bicycle Master Plan hasn’t been updated since 2001 and suggestions from the public will be used to incorporate bike lanes, boulevards, and facilities.

Art Isn’t Easy: The real struggle Long Beach artists face

Apr. 15, 2016 / By
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Three Long Beach artists debunk the myth that making a living through art is frivolous work. We soon discovered that art isn’t easy.

From War Abroad to War at Home – Local Vets Struggle with PTSD, Addiction

Apr. 14, 2016 / By
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A Long Beach veteran and nurse's assistant relives her trauma and copes by self-medicating, and statistics show 1 in 5 veterans with PTSD do, too.

Long Beach Nutritionists Link ‘Clean Eating’ to Disordered Eating in Young Women

Apr. 14, 2016 / By
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Long Beach nutritionists say more and more young women they see are suffering from orthorexia, a condition in which the sufferer obsessively avoids foods they view as unhealthy or impure.

Advocates Challenge Law Enforcement on How Prop. 47 Savings Should Be Spent

Apr. 13, 2016 / By
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California stands to save millions of dollars due to reductions in jail and prison populations from Prop. 47. Who will determine where the savings go?

Long Beach Millennials on Why They Vote — And Why They Don’t

Apr. 7, 2016 / By
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With a local election Tuesday and a heated presidential race this year, will Long Beach youth turn up and turn out?

Goodbye to the ‘One Size Fits All’ Barbie

Apr. 5, 2016 / By
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Being confident in your own skin is key and the new and improved Barbie is helping more than she knows.

Town Hall Hones in on School Culture & Fields School Board Candidates

Apr. 4, 2016 / By
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Hundreds of students and parents gathered Saturday for a town hall and school board candidates’ forum to address the need to create a positive school culture.