Eat & Drink

Family Tradition Lives On at George’s on 2nd

By John Grossi | Photo (right) by Monique Kuhlman If you knew my parents, I want you to feel like you’re still sitting at their...

Seaside Creamery: Long Beach's New Custard Obsession

By John Grossi “The secret is the custard. That’s why everyone loves it so much,” says Ismael Bermudez, owner of Seaside Creamery, Long...

Community

LOOK WHO’S SQUAWKING: GETTING TO KNOW THE PARROTS OF LONG BEACH

By Sarah Teran Photos by Craig Van Sickle “Look, up in the sky! It's a bird…” AAAWWWKKK CHIRRUPP SKREEE!! It’s green, it’s loud, and it...

5 days ago

Events

BIG BANG ON THE BAY… IS BACK!

By John Grossi The iconic community firework show over Alamitos Bay is back this year on July 3rd! It’s become a tradition over the last...

Jun 30

Sports Basement Game/Trivia Night

Trivia and games every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Sports Basement.

Mar 17

Things to Do

Non-Profit

FIFTEEN YEARS OF COMFORTING FAMILIES: THE LONG BEACH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SEEKS NEW DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CONTINUE ITS MISSION

By John Grossi | Photos submitted by Long Beach Ronald McDonald House Families with children undergoing cancer treatment, extremely...

President and CEO of the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (left) sitting with a young resident named Ernie

WHY OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS THE TIMOTHY HOUSE

Why Long Beach Rescue Mission is building a shelter for men ages 18-25 years old. It will be called the Timothy House.

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

A PRESERVED MASTERPIECE: THE STORY OF LONG BEACH’S ICONIC MOSAIC

By Monique Garcia Photo by Monique Kuhlman Tucked beside the parking structure near Harvey Milk Promenade Park and displayed...

Jun 30

Youth Activities

COME ONE, COME ALL! NEURODIVERGENT, NONVERBAL, IN A WHEELCHAIR, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, YOUNG OR OLD… ANYONE WHO’S BEEN TURNED AWAY ELSEWHERE… YOU ARE WELCOME AT MIXED MIRACLE ARTS.

By John Grossi There’s a magical place in the northeast corner of Long Beach where the benefits of martial arts are available to...

The Santa Experience Comes To f/8 Studios In Long Beach

Featuring Santa Claus, Black Santa, Mrs. Claus, Blitzen the Reindeer, Krampus, and a Holiday Pop-up Shop! This holiday season, The Santa...

Health, Faith, and Wellness

Just For Laughs

4TH OF JULY HUMOR

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND MEME DUMP

Shop Small

REPPIN’ THE CITY: LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO.

By John Grossi | Photos by Long Beach Clothing Co. Shawn and Cynthia Moore, owners of Long Beach Clothing Co. Probably the most iconic...

2 days ago

Business & Professional Services

READY FOR LIFT OFF: Why Long Beach is known as “Space Beach”

By Brittany Hart Scholten Photo by Craig Van Sickle Ever wondered why people call Long Beach “Space Beach”? It’s not just a catchy...

MEET THE NEW FACE OF SALCO—LONG BEACH’S LANDSCAPING COMPANY

By John Grossi Last issue, many of you read our “retirement” tribute to Frank Spina, the man who founded one of Long Beach’s most...

Human Interest

Schools & Education

COLLABORATIVE CO-TEACHING MODEL: BRINGING LONG BEACH STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES TOGETHER

By Brittany Hart Scholten There’s a lot of talk about neurodiversity these days and Long Beach Unified has employed an inclusive...

St. Anthony High School: 100 Years Of Tradition, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

By Christine Tucker St. Anthony High School, Long Beach's oldest and only private Catholic high school, has long been an architectural...

LB History

LONG BEACH LAUNCHED JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL AUTHOR RICHARD BACH

By Clayton Trutor You can check out “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” at several branches of the Long Beach Public Library, notably the Ruth...

6 days ago

Homes &
Real Estate

CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT Q&A: NO MORE “NIGHTMARE CONTRACTORS” WITH HOME RENEW 360

This issue, LB908 Publisher John Grossi interviewed Uri and Sigal Benhaim, owners of general contractor, Home Renew 360. Uri and Sigal...

PREMIUM TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

By John Grossi | Photo by Monique Kuhlman Jason Fiala (front and center) and his team “We understand the pain associated with termites...

Sports

LB908 Magazine: Local Businesses, Local Events, Local People

Family Tradition Lives On at George’s on 2nd

Seaside Creamery: Long Beach's New Custard Obsession

LOOK WHO’S SQUAWKING: GETTING TO KNOW THE PARROTS OF LONG BEACH

BIG BANG ON THE BAY… IS BACK!

Sports Basement Game/Trivia Night

LOOKING UP AT THE TALLEST BUILDINGS IN LONG BEACH

Good-CLEAN- Fun at Carwood’s Christmas Car Wash!

PLAN AN ISLAND GETAWAY FOR YOUR BACHELORETTE PARTY

The Final Single Mingle!

FIFTEEN YEARS OF COMFORTING FAMILIES: THE LONG BEACH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SEEKS NEW DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CONTINUE ITS MISSION

WHY OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS THE TIMOTHY HOUSE

A PRESERVED MASTERPIECE: THE STORY OF LONG BEACH’S ICONIC MOSAIC

COME ONE, COME ALL! NEURODIVERGENT, NONVERBAL, IN A WHEELCHAIR, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, YOUNG OR OLD… ANYONE WHO’S BEEN TURNED AWAY ELSEWHERE… YOU ARE WELCOME AT MIXED MIRACLE ARTS.

The Santa Experience Comes To f/8 Studios In Long Beach

The Hidden Sanctuary by Human Aeon

MEET KIM OKABAYASHI: CELEBRATING BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL THROUGH PINK DRAGONS BOATRACING

NO EXCUSES, ALL IT TAKES IS HALF AN HOURCLASS STARTS IN 3.5 MINUTES!

FITNESS AND PICKLEBALL FOR ALL: LONG BEACH BOOTCAMP

4TH OF JULY HUMOR

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND MEME DUMP

REPPIN’ THE CITY: LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO.

READY FOR LIFT OFF: Why Long Beach is known as “Space Beach”

MEET THE NEW FACE OF SALCO—LONG BEACH’S LANDSCAPING COMPANY

Anthony Gagliardi: Creative Generosity

Long Beach Love Stories: LORNA + MARK

Long Beach Love Stories: CHARLES + VALERIE

Long Beach Love Stories: JEFF + CHRISTINA

COLLABORATIVE CO-TEACHING MODEL: BRINGING LONG BEACH STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES TOGETHER

St. Anthony High School: 100 Years Of Tradition, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

LONG BEACH LAUNCHED JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL AUTHOR RICHARD BACH

CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT Q&A: NO MORE “NIGHTMARE CONTRACTORS” WITH HOME RENEW 360

PREMIUM TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

RACING INTO OUR HEARTS: MARIO ANDRETTI’S LONG BEACH LEGACY

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL

JOURNEY OF A MARATHON RUNNER: RYLEY FICK

600 WINS AND COUNTING: WILSON BASEBALL COACH ANDY HALL