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Long Beach will soon restore a piece of its hip-hop history, and they want your advice
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk John Donegan | Long Beach Post , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The park will feature a refurbished sign that holds significance in the city's hip-hop scene.
A workshop is scheduled to gather input from the community on a new park in Long Beach. The park will feature a refurbished sign that holds significance in the city's hip-hop scene. Community members are invited to attend the workshop to share their thoughts on the park's design.
The event will include a presentation and discussion, as well as an update on the sign's restoration. Further details about the park's design and construction timeline will be shared at the workshop and in future updates.
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Category: parks Published: August 12, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A workshop is scheduled to gather input from the community on a new park in Long Beach. The park will feature a refurbished sign that holds significance in the city's hip-hop scene. Community members…
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