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Long Beach Rallies for Workers, Immigrants on May Day

May. 3, 2016 / By
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Workers have celebrated May Day, or International Workers' Day, since the 1880's. On Sunday, Long Beach workers and immigrants rallied to say their struggle is not over.

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.

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.

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.

CSULB Lecture: Trafficking is Also An Immigration Issue

Mar. 28, 2016 / By
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Human trafficking is usually associated with sexual exploitation, but it also happens across low-wage labor sectors and particularly affects undocumented workers.

Activists Dance and Protest to ‘Stomp Out’ Wage Theft

Mar. 23, 2016 / By
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“Collect! Protect! Enforce!”

That’s what dozens of participants chanted as they danced in unison outside Long Beach City Hall on March 15...