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 15, 2026
After the busiest year ever, Port of Long Beach CEO says he wants to double cargo by 2050

Uncertainty over tariffs has not stopped booming cargo volumes, said CEO Noel Hacegaba, who just stepped into the role.

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January 15, 2026
Long Beach Unified superintendent to retire at end of school year

“The decision to retire has not rested lightly with me because there is so much more to do," said Superintendent Jill Baker, who has led the district since 2020.

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January 15, 2026
Longtime CEO of Long Beach Grand Prix will step down in July

Jim Michaelian, 82, first started working at the Grand Prix Association in 1975 and has run the race since 2001.

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January 15, 2026
3 family members — including 17-year-old girl — shot to death at Lakewood home, LASD says

Deputies took a woman into custody for questioning, and they don't believe there's any further threat to the public.

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