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- ADVERTISEMENT - If you have driven through Bixby Knolls or Wrigley recently, you might have seen this sign: Build The River Park. The Riverpark Coalition has been advocating to stop development of a storage facility and RV parking lot off Pacific Place, the abandoned golf driving range off the 405 and 710 interchange by the LA River. Instead, Riverpark Coalition, along with many members of the local community, are championing a plan to transform the precious land into an open green space for...

- ADVERTISEMENT - Thanks to the American Rescue Act signed last week by President Biden, Long Beach is expected to receive $153 million to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a historic opportunity to invest in our children, at-risk youth, senior citizens, and those disadvantaged communities most devastated by the pandemic. But only if our elected leaders make the right choices. The impact of COVID-19 varies greatly depending on who you are and where you live. Rate of ...

- ADVERTISEMENT - The White insurrectionists who rioted at the nation’s capitol on January 6th were Americans. The wildly unprepared Capitol Police, at least one of whom was available to stand back, stand by, and take selfies with protesters during the rioting were also Americans. The individuals who died, including the Capitol Police officer, and over 50 others who were injured were Americans. The president of the United States of America incited said violence. And yet, the resounding mainst...