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Critically Speaking: How is Long Beach doing?

Not great, according to recent polling data.

Jason Ruiz

Jul 19, 2024 — 5 min read

A recent poll asked residents about the direction of the city and what new taxes they might support. Ending an exemption for two power plants that use city gas lines continues to lead. Photo by Jason Ruiz.

Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die

Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.

People wave brightly colored flags while walking down a street.

Clothes? Live music? Free mom hugs? Find it all at Trans Pride Long Beach

As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.

A man and a dog walk along a gravel road between trees and bushes with an oil derrick in the background.

Get to know Long Beach’s Willow Springs Park with free weekend activities

A six-week series of events that starts this Sunday will include photography and drawing outings, a talk on the park’s history and an interactive music program.

Clocked Out: Let's take a hike

Psst, that wicked heat is gone and we only have a few days left of summer. Let's enjoy them on the dusty trail.