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City of Long Beach Christmas 2018 and New Year’s 2019 Holiday Closures

Happy holidays! In accordance with the upcoming holidays, below is a full list of closures and special hours for city services, offices...

How the Long Beach Poetry Scene Molded a Poet’s Career

Growing up in Orange County, local Iranian-American poet Sheila J. Sadr could not find a well-established open mic in her community....

The Light From the House, And Above

During Christmas time, Jim Miller’s home on the corner of Stearns Street and Gondar Avenue shines brightly. The house, decorated with...

7 Long Beach Toy Drives to Spread the Holiday Cheer

Updated: Nov. 30 at 4:23pm to add Legends' Sports Bar's toy drive. During the holidays, one of the things that brings us the most joy is...

10 Inexpensive Date Ideas For Your Next Night Out in the LBC

Tired of doing the same thing when you go out on a date? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Whether it’s a date with your sister,...

City of Long Beach Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. City Hall reopens...

Locals Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Families in Need

For many of us, Thanksgiving is celebrated with loved ones around the dinner table waiting to indulge in homemade turkey, stuffing and...

Mark Twain Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day the Right Way

The students at Mark Twain Elementary School once again went the extra mile to honor veterans last Friday during their annual Mark Twain...

Local Woman Becomes the Answer to School Supply Shortage

One day, a little over a month ago, 20-year-old Ariana Crockett was having a normal day at her a job at the Cubberley Elementary Kids’...

Lessons from Hosting a We Love LB Block Event

Publisher John Grossi’s takeaways from hosting a neighborhood pumpkin carving on his front lawn before Halloween! We Love LB’s goal is to...

Russo’s of Naples Closes After 30 Years in Business

Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante and Bar served its last Pasta e Risotto on Wednesday, Nov. 7 after 30 years of providing delicious food,...

Local Foodie Fights Cancer with Community Support

Being in your 20s is a pivotal period in life. It’s when you can try new things, and eventually, find yourself and the right direction...

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