By Makayla Maxwell My dad, Dave, has spent the past 48 years as a Long Beach mail carrier, delivering more or less the same route near...

By Miranda von Lersner We are fortunate to live in a wonderful climate here in Long Beach. The combination of sunshine, proximity to the...

By Kathryn Wells Jennifer Shrout has turned her personal tragedies into a powerhouse for healing with her organization, Veterans First...

By Marina Hernandez “Oh there he is!” I say to myself as I approach the intersection of Stearns and Palo Verde. He’s a bubbly 8 year old...

By Brittany Hart Scholten Photos by Monique Kuhlman Long Beach native and retired LBUSD teacher Janie Knowles is affectionately known as...

Twice Baked Baking Company 8185 E. Wardlow Rd, 90808 “For small businesses like us, pre-ordering helps us so much so we don’t have to...

By John Grossi Hey former Bruins! Do you recall that last cherished memory on Wilson’s campus, with all your friends and classmates...

By Kathryn Wells Photo by Monique Kuhlman At 103 years old, Lynn Brandt has witnessed more change in Long Beach than most could imagine....

By Gina Valencia As a young girl, Marlene Temple was an exemplary high school student, and the “fastest stenographer” in her class. Bank...

By John Grossi I remember when our magazine first ran an article on SALCO Landscape Services in 2014. I felt like I had just revealed a...

By Marina Hernandez On a recent Tuesday afternoon, I found myself with the gift of two hours of free time. The possibilities! My heart...

Come join us at Long Beach Adult Day Health Care Center for a fun community where you can socialize and maintain and/or even improve your...

Have you noticed more and more “Holiday Arches” popping up in front of Long Beach homes the past few holiday seasons? Maybe this year,...

By Jennifer Newton Photo by Monique Kuhlman As the saying goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”...

By Monique Garcia Photos by Monique Kuhlman As someone who grew up with a car enthusiast dad, I am no stranger to car meets. When I was a...

By Kathryn Wells Photo Submitted by Rotary Club of Long Beach Photo Above: Sumer Temple, incoming Chair of the Board for the Long Beach...

By Marina Hernández Photo (top) by Monique Kuhlman California Heights is celebrating its centennial birthday this year with its revived...

By Marina Hernández Photos by Monique Kuhlman The term “friendly” describes people who are kind, caring and make you feel comfortable. ...

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman Sometimes, the most soft-spoken people leave the loudest memories. “Keep Making Kids Happy,” Bob...

By Gina Valencia Photo by Monique Kuhlman “To make a difference in our neighborhood,” Casey Carver said. “That’s our mission.” Through...

By Monique Garcia Photo by Monique Kuhlman Meet Duke Givens, an involved father, a talented photographer, and CEO of Care Closet Long...

By John Grossi Photo by Monique Kuhlman As a freshman playing football at St. John Bosco, Alex Diaz had size, talent, and a...

CAMEO MENTORING PROGRAM HONORS GRADUATES “Had it not been for CAMEO, I would not be where I am today,” expressed Alvin Avina, class of...

By Gina Valencia | Photo by Alexiz Gomez The Magic of Words A wise ‘doctor’ once wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will...

By Marina Hernandez | Photos by Alexiz Gomez | Pictured: The Guild House Long Beach Board/ Card Games Meet Up Long Beach Board/Card Games...

By Monique Garcia | Photos Courtesy of LGBTQ+ Explorers Have you been looking to add some more adventure to your life? Look no further!...

Honoring Janis Krantz, November 24th, 1948- April 30th, 2022 By John Grossi They say it takes one to know one. Janis Krantz certainly...