Beyond Longbeach

South Kern Parents Voice Their School Funding Priorities

Oct. 20, 2013 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho

LAMONT — A large group of parents and their children crowded into the Myrtle Avenue Elementary School cafeteria on a Monday night earlier this month to make their voices heard in the growing debate over how area school districts should be spending their state education dollars...

Richmond Mayor Denounces ‘Dirty Hand of Chevron’

Oct. 20, 2013 / By
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Video, Malcolm Marshall

Ed. Note: On Tuesday Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin led a crowd of protestors in denouncing Chevron Corp.,..

After Arduous Journey, Dreamer Finally Getting Some Relief

Oct. 20, 2013 / By
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Coachella Unincorporated, News Report, Jesus Valenzuela

SALINAS — By the time Alma Torres turned 12, her father had been back and forth between the family’s home in Michoacan, Mexico and the United States so many times that he decided it would be best to just bring the entire family to live with him in King City, California...

More Adolescents in California are Drinking Sugary Beverages

Oct. 18, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

Even as the consumption of sugary drinks among young children in California is beginning to decline, a study released today shows a significant spike among adolescents...

“Cruisin” reception ties the knot!

Oct. 16, 2013 / By
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A small recap of Empire and 7th Studios showing of “Crusin” a two person show. Great people amazing artwork and all kinds of love in the air...

Magon: The Dreamer Chronicles, Part 2

Oct. 16, 2013 / By
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Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of three reports on the DREAMer movement...