Monthly Archives: June 2016

Urban Farms Stretched Thin as Demand for Locally Sourced Spikes in LB

Jun. 23, 2016 / By and
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Long Beach residents want more of their food from hyperlocal sources. Here's how new policies might create more farms and jobs in the city.

A Celebration of Immigrants and a Rejection of ‘Hate Speech’

Jun. 23, 2016 / By
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"I am an Immigrant" gathered over 400 people Saturday in Los Angeles to mark Immigrant Heritage Month. The gathering came just before today's Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's immigration programs.

Want a Greener Long Beach? Join the Fighting for Life Academy!

Jun. 18, 2016 / By
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East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice will be hosting their first Fighting for Life Academy to educate residents on how air pollution impacts our communities and how to build skills for policy change in Long Beach.

Proud and Frustrated – My First Experience as an Election Volunteer

Jun. 15, 2016 / By
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I felt proud doing my civic duty, but it was also really hard at times. Here's how California can get it right in November.

Editorial: Bring Back the Assault Weapons Ban

Jun. 15, 2016 / By

There are moments when as a member of the ethnic press we must leverage our collective voice, to push our nation’s leaders to act in the interest of the communities we serve. This is one of those moments.

End of Life Act a ‘Comfort’ When Pain Becomes Unbearable

Jun. 13, 2016 / By
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As of last week, the terminally ill have access to medical aid in dying. Some stakeholders are uneasy about the act.

Hillary Clinton Rallies at Long Beach City College: Highlights

Jun. 9, 2016 / By and
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Just before California's presidential primary, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton held a rally at Long Beach City College. Here are a few highlights.