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 14, 2026
More than half of California drivers can now use a mobile ID. Here’s how to get one

One big caveat: Mobile IDs are not accepted by law enforcement or most state government agencies.

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July 13, 2026
Sweltering heat, humidity are headed to Long Beach this week. Here are some ways to stay cool.

Some temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s by Wednesday.

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July 13, 2026
LBPD investigates after two wounded men show up at hospital, one dies

When officers responded to a shooting Saturday afternoon, they couldn't find any victims or suspects, but two wounded men soon turned up at a hospital, police said.

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July 13, 2026
California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits

ABC Unified, LA Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google and TikTok for platforms they say are ‘addictive’ for children.

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