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 3, 2026
Long Beach City Council calls for impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

The vote expressing their position comes as Long Beach's congressman is leading an investigation into Noem, hoping to build the case for her removal.

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February 3, 2026
Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts

At a San Diego press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted California’s drug enforcement efforts, while criticizing President Trump’s immigration crackdowns.

The post Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts appeared first on Long Beach Post News.

February 3, 2026
Construction starts on 272-unit apartment complex, part of a larger downtown development plan

It’s part of a wider project that’s expected to eventually bring 900 apartments and 50 new storefronts. The first building, called Portico, is slated to finish by June 2028.

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February 3, 2026
Long Beach coffee shop closes after being ordered to pay $65,000 in back wages

A judge ruled the East Village Café was liable for minimum wage violations and overtime that was never paid.

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