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Free preschool to open in West Long Beach this year
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (643+ words) A free preschool is set to open in West Long Beach later this year to expand access to early childhood education for families in the area, city officials said. The city has begun renovation efforts at the West Facilities Center,…...
Frumpy Mom: This trip is just for Mama Bear
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (654+ words) I'm going to Costa Rica in a few weeks. This will be my third trip there, and I was supposed to be bringing the whole family. I first planned this vacation years ago, after I had taken the whole gang…...
Khmer Girls in Action’s leader recognized for work in youth development, empowerment
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1124+ words) Lian Cheun shares a deep passion for teaching young people to be socially conscious, politically active, and empowering them to make a difference in their communities " especially in Long Beach. With a lifelong career in youth development and social justice…...
Theater/Arts: LBCC is bringing ‘Into the Woods’ to Long Beach
3+ week, 4+ day ago (823+ words) Fairy tales rarely ask what happens after happily ever after, but Long Beach City College's Performing Arts Department is ready to go there. This spring, the department presents "Into the Woods," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book…...
This year’s MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ award winners hold a mirror up to our world
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (534+ words) By THALIA BEATY, Associated Press Hahrie Han, Tommy Orange and Matt Black are among the 22 fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and announced Wednesday. It's a recognition often called the "genius award," which comes with…...
Are you old enough to read this column? Yes, and young enough, too
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (285+ words) I am hearing from readers that there may be a movement afoot for me to rename my column because being a fan of Senior Moments makes them feel old. It's all in perspective, of course. One reader named Helena (she…...
Send-a-Kid-to-Camp: Youngsters have fun at camp — thanks to P-T readers
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (744+ words) The kids sounded off, singing in a loud chant: "We feel good. We feel fine. We feel good. All the time!" These were kids totally enjoying themselves last week at Camp Oakes, high in the San Bernardino Mountains " at 7,400-foot…...
Rich Archbold: Finalists for Youth of Year are all winners
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1344+ words) Being a judge to select the coveted Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach is no easy job. I found that out last week when I was one of 10 judges interviewing the three finalists for…...
For a Good Cause: Long Beach children’s hospital brings holiday cheer to patients, families
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) The magic of the holiday season arrived early for you patients and their families at MemoricalCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital in Long Beach. Children received gifts, wore festive attire and had an opportunity to meet Santa during two annual traditions…...
Let’s Play Ball: Holiday Ball Drive begins for Boys & Girls Clubs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (742+ words) Elyse Richardson had just gone through an exhausting workout at the 9Round fitness center, but she still took time to talk about kids. Specifically, she talked about how she wanted to help kids at the Long Beach and L.A. Harbor Boys & Girls…...