Back-to-School Boost in Long Beach | Los Angeles News

Back-to-school season is here, and Long Beach is stepping up with free supplies, haircuts, snacks, and even ice cream to help families gear up. The Willmore City Community Association gave away 200 backpacks, shoes, books, and water bottles — plus treats for the kids. This Saturday, August 22nd, Long Beach Forward, Hood Santa (Tito Rodriguez), and the Black Student Achievement Initiative are hosting more giveaways, including raffle prizes, toys, socks, lunch, and a keynote by new Superintendent David Zaid. It’s a powerful community effort to ensure every child starts school ready — no matter the cost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fb9404086971f2b Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews