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

February 28, 2026
Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach

The system had been offline for months.

The post Alert Long Beach emergency warning system is back online following November data breach appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 27, 2026
When will the traffic headache arrive? 2nd Street Bridge construction could be delayed

The bridge needs 18 to 24 months of work to repair its deck and add bike lanes. Residents and the local council member are worried about getting it done before the Olympics.

The post When will the traffic headache arrive? 2nd Street Bridge construction could be delayed appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 27, 2026
Porkchop the 3-flippered sea turtle goes home

She was rescued after being severely entangled in fishing line and debris in the San Gabriel River.

The post Porkchop the 3-flippered sea turtle goes home appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 27, 2026
14-year-old attacker shoots, pistol-whips 14-year-old victim, Long Beach police say

Officers saved the wounded boy’s life by quickly performing first aid, according to the Long Beach police chief.

The post 14-year-old attacker shoots, pistol-whips 14-year-old victim, Long Beach police say appeared first on Long Beach Post News.