By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Alexiz Gomez As a Filipino immigrant myself, my parents wanted their children to assimilate to our new home...

By John Grossi As the holidays inch closer, gift lists grow longer, and wallets get tighter, it’s easy to think that saving a buck or two...

By John Grossi Tenni-Moc’s Shoe Store is, in my opinion, both a place to go and a person to see in Long Beach. “A shoe store?” you might...

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

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

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