Nekaya Carter had to watch her father’s death repeatedly on the news, then be reminded of it everywhere she went. Her strength and...

When Luke was first diagnosed with a severe form of autism, his parents were completely unsure of what to do. When they were referred to...

Care Closet LB doesn’t just donate items or offer money. They build a sense of pride within the unhoused community that inspires each...

Two amazing Long Beach women are volunteering their time and resources to helping bigger dogs make it from shelter to home. By John...

This targeted and meaningful approach to helping struggling families is gaining lots of steam in Long Beach. By Gina V. Ramsey When Hali...

9Round is one of the most user-friendly gyms around for those people who appreciate personal training. You can show up at any time of...

By Kathleen Mest I’m sitting at a bar table on the expanded patio at Roxanne’s, where there’s a stage set up complete with lights and...

Father Ron Camero talks proudly of how his children have flourished in Long Beach Scouts and what the organization means to their family....

By Maricela de Rivera Walk through the doors of LGBTQ Center Long Beach and you’ll find some things you’d expect - rainbow flags aplenty....

An organization that knows individual redemption takes the support of a community. By Gina V. Ramsay When Zora found herself homeless, on...

By John Grossi There’s a trend spreading quickly throughout the salon world regarding how stylists charge their customers. The switch is...

These national heroes can use the funds for almost anything as long as they are getting out of the house and having fun. By John Grossi...

Jessica Arnieri, mother of three, thanks the Long Beach Public Library system for helping her children stay engaged during this...

By John Grossi Cinthia Davenport strokes her daughter’s hair as her daughter begins to draw. “You wouldn’t believe how many pieces of...

Jenny Sersion has transformed her life through The Little Lion Foundation, learning about and caring for the immense population of...

Former musician finds himself stranded, sick, and alone in Long Beach, all but sure his life was soon to end. By John Grossi Armando...

By Gina V. Ramsey In an audience of over 10,000, Claudia Copley felt like the speaker’s message was meant directly for her. While...

By John Grossi *Publisher's Note* Believing is Seeing As we wrap up another wonderful magazine, which we proudly present in the pages to...

By John Grossi In the early 2000’s, during the beginning days of district uniform checks, the administration team at Wilson High School...