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Jan 31, 20232 min read
A Student Union Union...Amber and Jonathan Holloway
By John Grossi Amber and Jonathan first met in the Student Union at Cal State Long Beach in 1997, but at the time, they were not...
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Field Trip Romance...Gus Orozco and Britny Coker-Moen
By John Grossi Gus and Britny were enrolled in the same Environmental Science and Policy class at at Long Beach State in 2017, but sat on...
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Good Grief, I’m Glad We Met...Heddy and Bill Niemeyer
By John Grossi Bill and Heddy Niemeyer met in the last place on earth they were looking for love… a bereavement group at St. Cyprian’s...
Jan 30, 20232 min read
A Universal Connection...Samantha and Lorenz Morris-Tellez
By John Grossi On July 4th, 2014, 17 year-old Lorenz Tellez brought a telescope (from the telescope store at which he worked) to his...
Jan 30, 20232 min read
A New Year’s Eve Kiss...Katie and George Balderas
By John Grossi | Photo by Monique Kuhlman It was New Year’s Eve in 2008. Katie went to dinner with some friends and then decided to go...
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of… Pickleballs: The Pickleball Phenomenon
By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Alexiz Gomez Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and you may have been hearing about it...
Jan 27, 20231 min read
"I Hate Parking In Long Beach" Music Video
Local band Hamapple was so frustrated with parking in Long Beach they wrote a song called "I hate parking in Long Beach." Do you agree...
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Writing and Poetry Workshop at My Acting Studio
Famous Poet and Apollo Legend Dr. Anthony ’The Boogieman’ Rucker is coming to The Aurora Theater / My Acting Studio to teach a writing...
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Board Games In Long Beach
By Marina Hernandez | Photos by Alexiz Gomez | Pictured: The Guild House Long Beach Board/ Card Games Meet Up Long Beach Board/Card Games...
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Running Clubs In Long Beach
By Marina Hernandez | Photos by Alexiz Gomez | Pictured: Running Locas Running Locas Meetup Running Locas running club offers consistent...
Jan 23, 20237 min read
Start the New Year Pain Free: Reset Pain Management!
By John Grossi | Photos by John Grossi and Monique Kuhlman In the summer of 2022, Dr. ElKhoury of Reset Pain Management (RPM) in Long...
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Find Adventure with SoCal LGBTQ+ Explorers!
By Monique Garcia | Photos Courtesy of LGBTQ+ Explorers Have you been looking to add some more adventure to your life? Look no further!...
Jan 18, 20233 min read
A New Way to Teach Youth Golf: TGA Golf Academy
By John Grossi Photos by Alexiz Gomez Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed in mixed groups of any age, skill level, gender, or physical...
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Bringing Back the Simplicity of a Burger and a Beer: 49rs Tavern
By John Grossi | Photos by Monique Kuhlman Since 1958, the 49rs Tavern has held down the corner of Bellflower Blvd and PCH, serving as...
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Learning Self-Defense, Cultivating Self-Worth:Z-Ultimate Long Beach
Photo and Story by John Grossi Welcome to Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios. A beautiful place where kids and adults alike come to train in...
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Elemental Wellness and Therapy: All the Elements You Need to Be at Your Best in 2023
Photo and Story by John Grossi Many elements contribute to your wellness profile– your family, history, decisions, job and more; all are...
Nov 30, 20226 min read
A Call to Help an Important Light in Our City Shine Brighter: The Long Beach Rescue Mission
By John Grossi It’s quite the experience to walk the stretch of Pacific Ave. in Long Beach between 12th and 14th streets alongside Jeff...
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Why shopping small & local matters most this time of year: Meet The Wellest!
By John Grossi As the holidays inch closer, gift lists grow longer, and wallets get tighter, it’s easy to think that saving a buck or two...
Nov 29, 20223 min read
A Small Commitment with Big Impact: Consider Becoming a Volunteer at Pathways!
By John Grossi Ahhhh… retirement… now what? When Angela Tasker retired, her goal was to sit and do nothing for as long as she felt like...
Nov 29, 20223 min read
The Christmas Parade Returns to Belmont Shore and so will Holiday Spirit!
By John Grossi You better not pout and I’m telling you why… the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade is coming back to town! And yes, so you...
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