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

July 4, 2026
2 women hurt when boat crashes into breakwater, LBFD says
Light bars on an ambulance.

They were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries, according to a Fire Department official.

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July 3, 2026
Firefighters to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 by climbing stairs at Long Beach’s World Trade Center

The public is also invited to join in the fundraiser. Here’s how you can participate.

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July 2, 2026
California homicide rate falls to historic low as police make more arrests in killings

California police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state’s record-low homicide rate.

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July 2, 2026
California’s crack down on state park no-shows starts

Rules about refunds are changing, and If you no-show three times in a calendar year, you’ll be banned from making a reservation for a year.

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