Long Beach Remembers the L.A. Riots 25 Years Later

Apr. 29, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: LA Riots, Long Beach, Police

Long Beach residents and police recall the days of unrest and reflect on current tensions between law enforcement and people of color.

Refinery Expansion May Pose More Health Risks for Long Beach’s Poor [VIDEO]

Apr. 26, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: Air Pollution, Asthma, pipelines

Many community members aren’t welcoming the project with open arms. See why community members oppose Tesoro's proposed refinery project, which many say could worsen air quality nearby.

Long Beach Activists Want Cleaner Air. What About the Beach?

Apr. 20, 2017 / By Rudy Cardoso-Peraza
Tags: air, beach, coast, pollution

“The coast is important, but we’re fighting on a daily basis to breathe air with dignity.”

¿Tendrá La Expansión De Una Refinería Un Mal Efecto Para Los Habitantes de Long Beach?

Apr. 12, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: ambiente, Environment, español, oil, refinery, spanish

Residentes en el Oeste de la ciudad se preocupan de que la vida en la “zona muerta” empeore si Tesoro cumple con su plan de conectar sus dos refinerías.

At Annual Event, Coalition Calls for Unity Through Diversity in Face of Harsh Climate

Apr. 6, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: events, gentrification, Immigration, Police, pollution

More than 20 Long Beach organizations came together at the 2017 People's State of the City yesterday to oppose deportations, pollution, gentrification, city funding priorities, and much, much more.

How Safe Are DACA Recipients?

Apr. 3, 2017 / By New America Media
Tags: Daca, deportations, trump

The recent detention of several DACA recipients has raised questions about their protections. Here are some clarifications.