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‘Living the American dream’: Meet John Ramirez, owner of J Graphix Studios
Recently expanded, John Ramirez’s J Graphix Studio provides in-house custom graphic design, silkscreen, vinyl and embroidery services. It…
Cancer Fighters strive to make a difference one act of kindness at a time
Early Saturday morning, by the time some are pouring their first cup of coffee and kids are flipping…
Long Beach teachers sing the ‘Canvas Blues’
“Opened up my District email/What do ya think I see?/This brand-new Canvas platform/Lord it’s killin’ me.” So begins…
Triathlete Shangrila Rendon to attempt Guinness World Record in Long Beach
Trigger Warning: The following piece contains sensitive subject mentions including experiences with eating disorders and suicide ideation. Professional…
Bel Canto Books in Long Beach has stories for everyone
Jhoanna Belfer, owner of Bel Canto Books, has lined its shelves with the stories she didn’t see as…
A real life superhero: Yuri Williams helps communities with A Future SuperHero and Friends
To a regular bystander, Yuri Williams is a Long Beach local, but to thousands of others, Williams is…
Tech problems, Zoom disconnections and excessive online hours: what LBUSD families are facing with online learning
During its Sept. 16 regular meeting, the LBUSD Board of Education heard nearly two hours of public comment…
Growing community: Plantiitas in Long Beach sells plants to teach self care
A newly formed plant business, Plantiitas, is helping communities of color reconnect to their mental health and ancestral…
Aquarium of the Pacific accepting applications for African American scholarship program
The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting applications for a new scholarship program that will award $50,000…
Long Beach Gives aims to raise $1M for 150+ nonprofits during Sept. 24 online fundraiser
Long Beach Gives returns for a second year and aims to raise $1M in support of 150+ nonprofits…