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

November 3, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton

Becerra will be California’s first Latino governor since the late 19th century.

The post Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

November 3, 2026
Californians vote on nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires

Some of the state’s wealthiest residents have spent hundreds of millions to defeat Prop. 40, the “billionaire tax.” Supporters say billionaires should pay their “fair share” and help fund social services.

The post Californians vote on nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

November 3, 2026
Long Beach congressman says he’ll take on ICE and Trump if Democrats win in midterms

Rep. Robert Garcia is in line to lead the powerful Oversight Committee, where he could demand answers from immigration agents and become one of the president’s loudest antagonists.

The post Long Beach congressman says he’ll take on ICE and Trump if Democrats win in midterms appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

November 3, 2026
Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead

Don’t be fooled by early election returns. It can take California weeks to tally votes, leading to “red mirages” and “blue shifts.”

The post Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead appeared first on Long Beach Post News.