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

April 25, 2025
Long Beach Pride is back on May 17 and 18. Here’s what to expect

The parade and festival draw tens of thousands of people annually. “It’s going to be a very musical, very dance-worthy, happy, party time,” Pride’s interim president said. 

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April 25, 2025
Some new, more-secure trash cans will soon be installed in Downtown Long Beach

Eight new bins — designed so that people can't easily pick through them or pull out trash — are being installed in the next few weeks.

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April 25, 2025
California railroads: Unions push to shorten trains, but companies warn of higher costs

Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.

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April 25, 2025
Man charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly slamming dog into ground; rescuers say she’s recovering well

The young pup, a German shepherd mix named Inara, has some injuries but is "energetic, bright and responsive," according to Long Beach Animal Care Services.

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