Long Beach Names Helena Donato-Sapp as Its 2024 Youth Poet Laureate Amidst Cultural Celebration
Helena Donato-Sapp was named Long Beach's second Youth Poet Laureate for her inspiring poetry and involvement in social justice; she's also the youngest City Commissioner for the city's Commission for Women and Girls.
Long Beach Awards $811,000 in Health Equity Grants to Combat Pandemic Impact
Long Beach grants $811,000 for health equity projects focusing on systemic health barriers and pandemic recovery efforts, benefiting organizations working in economic resiliency, mental health, disease management, physical activity, and safety.
Ventura County Inmate, Rotherie Foster, Charged with 2022 Murder of Los Angeles Resident Bill Levy
Rotherie Foster, already in jail for murder, is now charged with the 2022 killing of Bill Levy in Los Angeles, following an investigation by multiple agencies. A press conference is scheduled to shed more light on the case.












