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About Us
The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal are two of the city’s most recognizable news brands. The Post is a general audience daily news website founded in 2007, and the Business Journal is a digital and print publication serving the business community since 1987. Both publications are powered by the The LA Local, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom based in Los Angeles (EIN 99-0676194).
The mission of our work is to provide Long Beach readers with trustworthy, independent reporting that sparks debate, deepens understanding, and strengthens civic participation. Through our coverage and community initiatives, we aim to create an informed and connected Long Beach — one where people have the knowledge and confidence to shape the city’s future together.
Our Impact
Local, honest news is essential for the people of Long Beach—now more than ever. —WV Lanuti, donor
Read our 2025 Impact Report
Our People
Board of Directors
Monica Lozano
Board chair, The LA Local
Former editor, publisher and CEO of La Opinión
Kevin Merida
Former executive editor
LA Times
Giselle Fernandez
Emmy Award-winning news anchor
Spectrum News
Gerun Riley
President
The Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation
Michael Ouimette
Chief Investment Officer American Journalism Project
Leadership Team
Our leadership team oversees editorial operations and community partnerships including advertising, sponsorships, membership revenue and donations.
Michele Siqueiros
Chief Executive Officer
The LA Local
Kristen Muller
Executive Editor
The LA Local
Kayhan Azadi
Chief Development Officer
The LA Local
Kris Kelley
Managing Director
Engagement & Student Journalism
Melissa Evans
Managing Director
Long Beach
Raisa Zaidi
Managing Editor
Central Support & Partnership
Leezel Tanglao
Head of Audience & Membership
Claudia Koerner
Managing Editor Neighborhoods
Stacey Holderbach
Vice President of Operations
Staff
Kate Raphael
Reporter
Contact
Thomas Cordova
Visuals Editor
Contact
Isamar Morin
Partnerships Account Manager
Regular Contributors
Anita W. Harris, Theater Reviewer
Ashley Bolter, Food and Culture Writer
