By Kathleen Mest When you pass through the doors into The Aurora Theater, you are quickly transported into another era - the 1940’s to be...

By Marina Hernandez Inspiration for hosting a neighborhood event can come from many places: an upcoming holiday or season, a personal...

By John Grossi Another year, another historic run for both Long Beach City College (LBCC) and Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball. The two...

By John Grossi Every summer from 1956 to 1979 thousands of residents gathered to watch the souped-up Model T’s test their fate at the...

By John Grossi What do you think of when you hear the word “Proper?” Something done right? Sophisticated yet simple? Not cutting corners?...

By Kathleen Mest You are drawn into the shop by the beautiful display of crystals, brass chimes, and intricate dream catchers. And when...

With a streamlined coffee menu, vegan donuts, black/white/wood/gold aesthetics, and Bowie playing in the air, it is clear that every...

By Gina V. Ramsey In a surprising opportunity to experience the old adage, ‘You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone,’ students all...

By Kathleen Mest Lorenzo began his career in the hospitality business in Milano, Italy, working in special events. Then he traveled to...

By Gina V. Ramsey Nothing beats the delight of seeing live theater! On any given day, the talent in Long Beach is on display for anyone...

By Monique Garcia Watching the latest blockbuster in a movie theatre was always the highlight of my childhood. It was a rare and sacred...

By John Grossi May 2022: I sat down with long-time friend and Long Beach realtor Jake MacRae at Local Grind Coffee Shop to hear how he...

By Gina V. Ramsey Long Beach is known for its plethora of entertainment and weekend activities. With so many options, where oh where to...

Inspired by and named for her daughter, Alex created Lessi’s Closet when she was unable to find cute, fashionable clothes at an...

By Margaret Gill Close your eyes and imagine how Long Beach looked before it was ever called Long Beach. Before our houses and schools...

By: Gina V. Ramsey Babies! The word itself evokes feelings of protection, caring, and optimism. “There is no future without babies,” said...

Meet the Man from Long Beach Treating Orphan Diseases, One Unique Patient at a Time Patient. Eleven years old. Healthy. Playing,...

Garret Banner works as a general pediatrics nurse in Long Beach, providing hands-on care and education to patients on their health. By...

Shahnoos Mahdavi is the Internal Medicine Physician at Novel U, a wellness center that helps with weight loss, hormone replacement...

Everyone deserves recognition, and Shawn Fitzpatrick wants to make sure their accomplishments are recognized! Shawn is the owner of...