LaJon Miller | @theartoflajon | theartoflajon.art By Kathleen Mest Warrior. Samurai sword. Bright pink hair. LaJon Miller’s muse is...

Hellada Gallery | @marekdzida | hellada.us By Kathleen Mest Offering a diverse representation of Long Beach art, Hellada Gallery is a...

Chanmealea Huy | @chanmealeahuy | chanmealeahuy.com By Kathleen Mest I caught up with Chanmealea Huy (Chan) in the midst of a...

Bowman Ceramics | @bowman_ceramics | bowmanceramics.com By Kathleen Mest When you touch the ceramics on Beth Bowman’s shelves, you cannot...

By Kathleen Mest Dozens of saxophones, flutes, clarinets, and trumpets line the walls in Long Beach Woodwinds and we are probably...

By John Grossi What: Southern Los Angeles Goodwill’s “Celebrate the Power of Work” Event When: September 27, 2022; 5:30pm Where: Museum...

By Kathleen Mest This cute boutique shop specializes in local handmade gifts, trendy fashion at affordable prices, and excellent customer...

By John Grossi Howard's Experience Center is going all-out to get customers to their newest "Flagship Location" in Long Beach. This...

By Kathleen Mest “I need teacups for a tea party and I knew I would find them here!” I overheard a customer saying in the shop. And she...

By John Grossi If you drink wine long enough... sure enough you get a barrel guy, lol. Meet Kevin Beasley, owner of California Wine...

By John Grossi Chef's tasting dinners are becoming quite popular as a way to try a restaurant's best dishes all in one sitting. In this...

By Gina V. Ramsey Long Beach is a large city that has often been described as having a small-town feel, and part of that reason is due to...

By Jennifer Newton It was the summer of 1952 and Long Beach was a buzz with excitement. The city had been chosen – over Catalina Island...

By John Grossi 🥁🥁 🥁Time for the July “Life is Great in the 908” Subscription Box reveal!! Once again we were able to support and learn...

Honoring Janis Krantz, November 24th, 1948- April 30th, 2022 By John Grossi They say it takes one to know one. Janis Krantz certainly...

By John Grossi Meet the amazing Melissa McLaughlin. High school math teacher turned preschool teacher, founder, and creator of the...

By Gina V. Ramsey For almost three decades, Long Beach has been a city at the forefront of providing every district student access to...

By John Grossi Anyone who knows the Zell family in Long Beach knows that the Zells love music. Dad Brad has not only played in bands his...

By Kathleen Mest One word about Playas… FRESH! Over 7 types of ceviche are made fresh everyday. Fresh bolillos are used for the tortas...

By Margaret Gill Long Beach locals are no strangers to the vivid purple flowers of the Jacaranda tree. There are over 6,500 of them...