from the desk of Germán Angel

 

  LOS ANGELES (February 18, 2026)   – The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism), who serves as an official Los Angeles World Cup Host City Supporter and Official Tourism Board Promoter, announced the launch of its Spring global advertising campaign, inviting fans around the world to “Start Your World Cup Experience in LA.” As Los Angeles prepares to host eight matches and 39-days of fan engagement for FIFA World Cup 2026™, visitors will be welcomed by world‑class sports, culture, entertainment, culinary experiences, and a slate of exciting new openings. “As we prepare for one of the biggest years in our city’s history, this campaign reflects our commitment to the thousands of Angelenos and hundreds of local businesses who depend on tourism,” said Eileen Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Tourism. “As an official Los Angeles World Cup Host City Supporter, the World Cup offers a moment to showcase the creativity, diversity, and spirit that se...

Last week, one of my adult sons read something I had written and said to me with confidence:  “Dad, you should stop using ChatGPT.”    Audio en  Español My response was simple:  I can’t stop using this tool.  Not because I depend on it, but because it represents something much bigger a new transformation of the world , very similar to what happened when the mobile phone first appeared. I remember when the first mobile phones came out. They were big, expensive, and only a few people used them. At that time many people said they were unnecessary, that the phone at home was enough. But as time passed, technology improved, prices went down, and today even children have their own phones. What once seemed like a luxury or a strange idea  became part of everyday life . Something very similar is happening today with artificial intelligence. Tools like  ChatGPT  are changing the way people work, study, research, and communicate. It’s not about replaci...

La Ciudad de Long Beach, en conjunto con la Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, anunció a los homenajeados del Motorsports Walk of Fame 2026: el piloto de la NTT INDYCAR SERIES Alexander Rossi y el fallecido exalcalde Robert Bob Foster . La ceremonia de inducción se llevará a cabo el jueves 16 de abril, a las 11 a.m., frente al Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center , como parte de las celebraciones previas al Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach , que se realizará del 17 al 19 de abril. Este año marca el 20º aniversario del Walk of Fame. Durante el evento, ambos homenajeados develarán medallones de bronce de 22 pulgadas que reconocerán sus aportes al automovilismo y a la historia deportiva de Long Beach. Rossi, dos veces ganador del Gran Premio de Long Beach y campeón de las 500 Millas de Indianápolis como novato en 2016, es uno de los pilotos estadounidenses más destacados de su generación. Por su parte, Bob Foster, quien fue alcalde de Long Beach de 2006 a 2014, es record...

PRESS RELEASE Germán Angel Shares His Story of Sobriety and Community Leadership on a Special Public Television Program Long Beach, California – February 28 Renowned independent public television producer Germán Angel, with over 20 years of professional experience and a distinguished record of community service, will participate this Saturday, February 28, in a special recording at the PADNET.TV studios. The program will be broadcast on Long Beach community television channels Spectrum 32 and Frontier 41. This new awareness campaign will be hosted by Luis Ramírez, influencer and  Multimedia Journalist  to a leading Colombian magazine. During the program, Germán Angel will share his inspiring personal story of sobriety, describing how he overcame alcohol consumption from a young age and how this transformative experience positively impacted his personal, family, and professional life. Preventing Underage Alcohol Consumption: An Urgent Message The program will be in Spanish and ...

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA Long Beach, California – 28 de febrero El reconocido productor independiente de televisión pública Germán Angel , con más de 20 años de trayectoria profesional y una destacada labor comunitaria, participará este sábado 28 de febrero en una grabación especial den los estudios de televisión de PADNET.TV , que será transmitido a través de la televisión comunitaria de la ciudad de Long Beach  por los canales Spectrum 32 y Frontier 41. Esta nueva compaña de consientisacion será conducido por Luis Ramírez , influencer y colaborador de una reconocida revista colombiana. Durante la emisión, Germán Angel compartirá su inspiradora historia personal de sobriedad, relatando cómo logró superar el consumo de alcohol desde una edad temprana y cómo esta experiencia transformó profundamente su vida personal, familiar y profesional. Prevención del consumo de alcohol en menores: un mensaje urgente El eje central del programa será la prevención del consumo de alcohol en me...