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

August 31, 2026
California legislature passes ban on addictive social media for younger kids. The bill has Long Beach origins

A Long Beach state lawmaker authored rules on the forefront of regulating Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and YouTube.

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August 31, 2026
Long Beach is fencing off the tunnel under Ocean Boulevard to keep people from living there

The city had hoped to revive the historic Jergins Tunnel, but as plans stalled, it’s instead seen vandalism and at least four fires.

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August 31, 2026
Newsom signs suicide prevention law for boys, young men

“Too many boys and men are struggling in silence. We have to meet young people where they are, break down the stigma around asking for help, and make sure they have the relationships, support, and opportunities they need to thrive,” Newsom said in a statement.

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August 28, 2026
CSULB unveils Pyramid renaming in $8.5 million sponsorship deal. Here’s how they plan to spend the money

Here’s what the iconic arena looks like with its new name.

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