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

January 2, 2026
City Council aims to rein in rowdy revelers in Belmont Shore

One idea is requiring bar owners to get a permit that could add new public safety tools.

The post City Council aims to rein in rowdy revelers in Belmont Shore appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

January 2, 2026
New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms

California lawmakers let automakers opt out of recent changes to the state’s lemon law and approved a law giving used car buyers three days to return a used vehicle.

The post New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

January 1, 2026
A new California law gives the state more power over workplaces. Trump is suing to block it

A new law backed by California unions gives a state board the right to regulate working conditions and labor rights as the federal labor board’s fate is in limbo.

The post A new California law gives the state more power over workplaces. Trump is suing to block it appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

January 1, 2026
A Long Beach bicyclist rode every single day for nearly 18 years; at 79, he’s now pedaling again

Ron Rand's streak continued through torrential rain, cancer and even deep personal grief until he was forced to break it earlier this year.

The post A Long Beach bicyclist rode every single day for nearly 18 years; at 79, he’s now pedaling again appeared first on Long Beach Post News.