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The Flower Plugg will soon bring signature herbal blends to Zaferia neighborhood
Local entrepreneur Anulika Agu’s business was born from a dilemma—around four years ago smoking cannabis began to make…
March 30, 2023
Meet Long Beach and Signal Hill’s vegan cheesemonger
After becoming vegan, there was only one food Brogyn Gage really missed—cheese. Her journey to find a tasty…
March 15, 2023
New salon in East Village to provide job training for young women
With the anticipated opening of Amber M Aesthetics, Amber Miller is fulfilling her dream while inspiring others to…
January 12, 2023
Casita Bookstore: Long Beach’s little house for little readers
From the outside, Casita Bookstore boasts an endearing facade reminiscent of a cottage, with large, open windows that…
December 15, 2022
Dainty Disco in North Long Beach is a colorful, quirky party for all
The pastel pink walls and disco balls illuminated by a neon sign at Dainty Disco are an ideal…
October 28, 2022
Burglar shatters door at Ten Mile Brewing Company, makes away with safe
For the second time this year, Ten Mile Brewing Company in Signal Hill was broken into. A single…
October 19, 2022
A home-cooked homecoming: Daniel’s Backyard BBQ serves smoked meats to the masses
Daniel Madrigal first started barbecuing in 2019 for a simple reason: he wanted to make his favorite food.…
October 7, 2022
‘Protect the cookie’: Cue Bakeshop uses peace, power and strength for its cookie creations
Over the years, Kyrsta Cue has gone from shopper to vendor at the Bixby Knolls Farmers Market, running…
September 15, 2022
‘Helping them grow helps me grow’: Veteran-owned plant store takes root in North Long Beach
U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Jackson’s interest in plants began with a single pothos plant his girlfriend Mitzy Sedano…
September 8, 2022
Long Beach extends temporary parklet program through January
Restaurants and bars applying for permanent parklets in Long Beach can keep their temporary fixtures up through the…
September 7, 2022