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Rich Archbold
Rich Archbold is public editor of the Press-Telegram. Archbold, who arrived in Long Beach in 1978, was the longtime executive editor of the Press-Telegram and managing editor before that. He writes a weekly column and coordinates the Press-Telegram's myriad community connections.
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Rich Archbold: Pickleball excites kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach recently received a large donation of pickleballs.
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Rich Archbold: Naomi Rainey-Pierson leaves legacy of fighting for civil rights for everyone
Naomi Rainey-Pierson led the Long Beach branch of the NAACP for 24 years. Her legacy is worth remembering, writes columnist Rich Archbold.
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Sharifa Batts succeeds Naomi Rainey-Pierson as president of NAACP’s Long Beach branch
Naomi Rainey-Pierson's 24-year tenure as president of the NAACP's Long Beach branch has ended.
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Gayle Clock, champion of leadership and volunteerism in Long Beach, dies at 88
“Gayle was treasured by many and could be counted on to share much joy and sage counsel,” said Judy Ross, former executive director of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership.
Rich Archbold: We remember Long Beach notables who died in 2024
Columnist Rich Archbold writes about some of the notable Long Beach figures who died in 2024.
Let’s Play Ball: Readers donate record 5,000 balls to kids!
The Let's Play Ball campaign exceeded its goal of collecting 2,500 balls each for the Boys & Girls Clubs of both Long Beach and the LA Harbor.
Rich Archbold: Good grief! Happiness is a warm chocolate chip cookie
"Peanuts" sculptor Stan Pawlowski baked more than 2,000 cookies, which he has given out to friends, both in person and via snail mail.
Rich Archbold: Kids get toys at last Christmas at Hudson Elementary
Hudson Elementary is closing at the end of the school year -- but kids there got some Christmas joy as a special send-off
George Medak, Long Beach’s ‘Mr. I’ll Take Care of It,’ dies at 81
George Medak, a longtime, dedicated public servant in Long Beach, died earlier this month. He was 81.
Let’s Play Ball: Donation drive reaches goals to help kids
The Let's Play Ball campaigned reached its goal of getting 2,500 sports balls each for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach and the LA Harbor.