Amid a mask shortage, impromptu shops are setup on street corners to sell masks and other personal protective equipment. Shops like this one seen on the corner of Martin Luther King Ave and PCH are common throughout the city where PPE is scarce. April 2020
Dogs dressed in Trump merchandise at a December 2020 'Stop the Steal' rally.
As seen on Jan 6. 2021
A group of kids wearing yarmulkes pass by a group of Trump supporters gathered in Beverly Hills, California. Jan 2021
A woman speaks to a camera sharing her experience with abortion during the "Rally for Reproductive Freedom" held in Long Beach in the wake of the 2022 midterms. Nov 2022
California Governor, Gavin Newsom holds a small cup of coffee while waiting to speak at the "Rally for Reproductive Freedom" held in Long Beach in the wake of the 2022 midterms. Nov 2022
An election denier stands during a rally in Westminster supporting the insurrection taking place in the Capitol on Jan. 6 2021.
Protesters in South Central L.A. back away as L.A. County Sheriffs advance. Soon after, LASD opened fire with less lethal munitions. Oct 2020
Long Beach Mayor, Robert Garcia talks to reporters after a lifeguard tower painted to be LGBTQ friendly was burnt down. It was later ruled to be an accidental incident.
A speaker preaches to a crowd of Trump supporters, giving them encouragement to continue fighting against the 2020 election results despite there being no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Dec. 2020
Los Angeles Police officers struggle to gain control of rowdy crowds that flooded the streets of Downtown L.A. following the Dodgers game 7 win in the 2020 World Series.
L.A. Sheriff deputies watch over as a crowd begins to form outside their South Centeral station for the second night amid a week of protests following the death of Dijion Kizzee. Oct 2020
A worker at the Lakewood Equestrian Center packs hay in wheelbarrows to deliver to horses in their stables. Nov. 2022
L.A.P.D and news helicopters circle the scene of a South L.A. protest. Oct 2020
California Governor, Gavin Newsom listens to speakers at the "Rally for Reproductive Freedom" held in Long Beach, California in the wake of the 2022 midterm elections.
Long Beach Mayor, Robert Garcia speaks to a crowd of protesters gathered outside City Hall making promises of racial equity and police reform. June 2020
Members of the National Guard stand on a street corner in Long Beach, Calif. The National Guard was sent in to regain control of the downtown area during the 2020 summer protests. June 2020
A Trump supporter is detained by police after attacking and pepper spraying members of the press in Beverly Hills. Sept 2020