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Signal Tribune: Local Hearts Foundation brings supplies to students and youth boxing club

The Local Hearts Foundation held their annual school supply giveaway at MacArthur Park on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Signal Tribune: Event connects immigrant children once held at Long Beach Convention Center to lawyers and resources

Now reunited with their families, the immigrant children once held at the Long Beach Convention Center were invited to “Welcome With Dignity Day” hosted by Immigrant Defenders Law Center at Shoreline Aquatic Park on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Associated Press: California aims to restrict using rubber bullets at protests

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would restrict the use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants during protests under legislation advanced Thursday in the wake of last year’s widespread public demonstrations over racial injustice. A similar bill died last year.

My News LA: Sen. Gonzalez Distributes $14.5M to Central Long Beach Revitalization

A state senator presented checks in the amount of more than $14 million dollars to promote park rehabilitation, inclusive workforce development and health and wellness services in Long Beach.

Press Telegram: Long Beach can be part of the housing solution by saying ‘yes’ to SB 9

California is at the center of an unprecedented national housing shortage. Far too many of our Long Beach neighbors are struggling to find housing they can afford—whether that’s buying a first home or renting.

Press Telegram: State budget dedicates millions of dollars to Long Beach parks, job training, health and wellness

A new fiscal year begins in California on Thursday, July 1, and it appears several projects in Long Beach will benefit from a fresh round of state funding.

LB Post: Central Long Beach scores $14.5M in state funding for park improvements, wellness center

MacArthur Park in Central Long Beach could see a renovated sports field and expanded playgrounds thanks to an infusion of millions of dollars in state funding approved by the California Legislature this week.

Random Length News: Bill To Add 2 Environmental Justice Representatives to the AQMD Board Halts But Conversations Will Continue

SACRAMENTO — Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) in collaboration with over forty environmental justice advocates and community members, fought over the last few months on a significant bill, Senate Bill (SB) 342.