44:15Is Long Beach Still Safe?
Bruce and John talk public safety, neighborhood life, and the decisions shaping our city.
ROOTED IN LONG BEACH
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A life of service, a few good stories, and a love for Long Beach.
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Two longtime friends. One city they love.
Bruce and John Morris talk about the people, places, and decisions shaping Long Beach.
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57:59Long Beach Then & Now
The coastline we remember, the city we call home, and a few stories between friends.
1:01:47Is Long Beach Ready?
A conversation about the challenges ahead for Long Beach and the people who live here.
56:29What Needs to Change in Long Beach?
Bruce and John get into public safety, housing, and local leadership.
41:22Where Does Long Beach’s Money Go?
Laura Doud joins the conversation on city spending, public trust, and accountability.
41:56How Do We Make Long Beach Better?
A conversation about making our community a better place.
50:06Long Beach, CA: Public Safety, City Hall & Local Life
Local life and the issues facing Long Beach.
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A lot of good people.
THE MAN BEHIND THE STORIES
A life of
showing up
From a UPS delivery route to the places where community decisions get made, people have always been at the heart of Bruce’s story.
A second-generation Long Beach native and former UPS vice president of state government affairs, Bruce has spent a career connecting people across business, government, and the community he calls home.
“I give back because I believe all people should find a way to give back to their communities.”
BRUCE DD In his own words, via CSULB
1978
The UPS story begins
2024
A new chapter after UPS
Today
Still part of the conversation
ROOTS THAT RUN DEEP
Good things happen
when we show up
From neighborhood gathering places to organizations preserving our history, these are some of the places Bruce is part of and proud to support.
A little local love goes a long way
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ALWAYS PART OF THE BEACH
Read Bruce’s storyA longtime neighbor, a devoted supporter
Honored by Long Beach State with a doctorate of humane letters in 2025.
Photo: California State University, Long Beach
THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE
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A good story. A local idea. Or just a hello.