Now Uncle Sam Approved!

Now Uncle Sam Approved!

I'm pleased to announce our official recognition by the IRS as a bona fide tax exempt organization, as of December 7, 2021. As a 501(c)(3), donors can deduct contributions made under IRC Section 170. We're also qualified to receive "tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106 or 2522".

Our Mission: to promote here

What does all this mean for Long Beach and the general South Bay area? For area landmarks, groups and small businesses, it means free publicity. We want to tell everyone how cool this area is, for travel, tourism and daily life; and have fun doing it.

More Interviews!

Up until the management change at KLBP-FM, I was providing audio tours and walking interviews towards this goal, and the station broadcast a few every Sunday.

Now that the pandemic seems to be waning, we're ready to resume recording & interviewing, perhaps with some video this time around. We want them to be interesting and fun too, just like before.

More help!

But Interview recording, production and editing takes money or volunteers. We have a little bit of both, but we sure could use more. With this official letter 1076 from the IRS, we're hoping for the kindness of friends.

If there's something or some place you'd like me to cover in a segment, let me know.

If you have related experience and would like to volunteer technically, we'd love to hear from you.

Thanks.

 

Alan Holden

From the Long Beach Post

April 15, 2026
Planet Books escapes closure. It will move a world of used books and collectibles to a new location

It's a massive undertaking but also an exciting chance at rebirth for the beloved local shop.

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April 15, 2026
Man accused of killing Bluff Park bicyclist charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run

Friends and family of the victim crowded into the courtroom to face the accused killer.

The post Man accused of killing Bluff Park bicyclist charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

April 14, 2026
Teacher accused of sending meme of Black child wearing ankle monitor leaves his job

He says he was forced to retire as Long Beach Unified pursued disciplinary action, according to a complaint he recently filed against his labor union.

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April 14, 2026
Police investigate after man’s body washes ashore in Long Beach

It's not clear yet how the man died.

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