All with deep connections to Long Beach, Mayor Rex Richardson announced this week that Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, former Cal State Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley, community leaders William “Jack” and Brenda McDowell, and 1970s hitmakers WAR will be the recipients of this year’s Keys to the City.

“Each of these distinguished honorees has made a profound impact on Long Beach – through education, public service, or by representing our city on the world stage,” Richardson said in a statement. “By presenting the Key to the City, we formally recognize their extraordinary contributions and express our deepest gratitude on behalf of the people of Long Beach.”

The honorees will receive their Keys to the City at a ceremony during the Long Beach City Council meeting scheduled

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