Days before Christmas this year, I threw a holiday party. On the morning of the party, realizing how many people were coming, the “clean up” fear began crossing my mind. It came accompanied by the “I hope no one breaks something” fear and the “I’m going to be hungover tomorrow” realization. Among other things, I started doing the dishes that morning to clear my dishwasher for the next day’s pending aftermath. Then, it hit me: plastic cups, plates, shot glasses, wine glasses,

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 seeing a smile on a child’s face when he or she unwraps a new toy. But unfortunately, not all families have access to the funds or gifts that make the holidays special. That’s where you come in! Whether it’s through a local business, nonprofit, or civil service, Long Beach offers many toy drives that you can participate in to help others in

City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. City Hall reopens on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23: Animal Care Services and spcaLA (Animal Control Officers are available to respond to calls for service) Career Transition Center Center for Working Families City Hall Citizen Police Complaint Commission Code Enforcement services El Dorado Nature Center Fire Headquart

Our Publisher John Grossi goes a little crazy trying to read the holiday message around Whaley Park. Don't miss the lighting of the letters Sunday December 3rd, 2017! #908 #whaleypark #michelek #funny #video #xmas #christmas #holidayspirit #holidays #holiday #lightingoftheletters #community #neighborhood

Co-host of 908's 'Shoot Your Shot' Paul Slater (the Chosen One) asks the people of Long Beach what their plans are for Thanksgiving 2017. #shootyourshot #908 #longbeach #thanksgiving #holiday #season #fall #turkey #gravy #groceryoutlet #lazyacres #2ndstreet #ham #stuffing #paulslater #funny #video #shootersshoot #eastlongbeach #fun