By Monica Tabrizi Growing up in Whittier and attending an all-girls school, Raquel Garcia had no idea where life would take her. Her mom pushed college, but Raquel quickly realized that was not her calling after pursuing nursing coursework. An accident forced her to question what she valued, which ultimately changed the course of her life. She remembered getting a facial at age 12 and thinking, ‘this woman gets paid to do this and adults can choose this as a full-time job’
Are you selling or buying items online via sites like Facebook Marketplace or NextDoor? Safety is a priority when meeting with strangers to exchange goods. Long Beach now has safe E-Commerce Exchange Zones. There are three zones and they are located in public parking areas outside of LBPD substations. These exchange areas are open 24/7 and are equipped with security cameras; however, camera feeds may not be actively monitored at all times. The visible presence and proximity t
