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October 15, 2024

A group of Democrats in Congress appealed to the largest U.S. companies Tuesday to hold onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying such efforts give everyone a fair chance at achieving the American dream.


September 19, 2024

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) went after Republicans on Wednesday for their use of an inaccurate chart on “illegal immigration in the U.S.” that was once on display during the July assassination attempt of Donald Trump.


September 14, 2024

Long Beach, like many other cities in California and across the country, is facing a housing crisis that is largely due to not building enough new homes. Most cities have lagged behind for decades, leaving a deficit that will require building thousands of new homes.


September 3, 2024

Democratic leaders on the House Oversight Committee released a letter Tuesday asking former president Donald Trump if he ever illegally received money from the government of Egypt, and whether money from Cairo played a role in a $10 million infusion into his 2016 run for president.


August 27, 2024

Officials with Long Beach’s Health and Human Services Department shared what they learned during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, how they are prepared for any future pandemics, and what is missing for the health department to complete this vital work in the community.


August 16, 2024

Before a class of captivated high school seniors, Rep. Robert Garcia recounted the trajectory of his life: as a boy from humble beginnings in Peru, as a gay man raised in a conservative Catholic family, as an undocumented immigrant worried about his future and, now, as a member of Congress.


August 13, 2024

Democratic U.S. Reps. Robert Garcia and Barbara Lee of California sent a letter on Thursday urging the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to compel health insurers to provide free access to doxy PEP, a drug regimen for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.


July 23, 2024

Double platinum artist. Cooking show host. And now, Olympic torchbearer.

Snoop Dogg, the celebrity-rapper and Long Beach native will join a troupe of artists and delegates as representatives for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.


July 11, 2024

A House California Democrat is proposing a bill to fund legal defense services for people in immigration court, where only about a third of processed immigrants have legal representation.


June 26, 2024
As Pride Month draws to a close, California U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia, the first out gay immigrant elected to Congress, has unveiled his much-anticipated 2024 Pride Playlist, offering a vibrant soundtrack to cap off the celebrations. This collection curated by the congressman, now in its second year, features an eclectic mix of tunes from renowned artists, including Chappell Roan, Janelle Monáe, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Jack Harlow, and many more, each selected to resonate with the diverse experiences and joys within theLGBTQ+ community. Available for streaming on bothSpotify andApple Music, Garcia’s playlist is more than just amusical journey—it’s a personal narrative reflecting his connections to these songs throughout various stages of his life.