IN PICTURES: Last night they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary
When 15-year-olds Arminio and Dolores spotted each other at a Warren, Ohio roller rink in 1943 it was love at first sight.
IN PICTURES: ‘A culture of survival’: ScotsFest brings games, food, whiskey to Queen Mary
More than 8,000 people came for the first day of the festival to watch dozens of men and women compete in a variety of Scottish Highland games, many of which involve throwing things.
IN PICTURES: 2020 comes into sight early at Waterfront Amphitheater spectacular
At 9 p.m., Long Beach got a head start on the new year by setting off fireworks over the bay at midnight East Coast time.
IN PICTURES: Start of Hanukkah marked with 12-foot menorah
Ralph Labelson reached up to light the 12-foot-tall aluminum menorah he built while more than 500 people watched the symbolic beginning of the festival of Hanukkah
IN PICTURES: 2nd annual Parol Lantern Festival shines light on Filipino Christmas tradition
More than 400 people braved the chilly air Saturday evening to celebrate the Filipino tradition of the lantern.
IN PICTURES: It’s a Haute Dog Howl’oween
More than 500 dogs and their owners were on hand for the 19th annual event in Marina Vista Park on Sunday.
IN PICTURES: First Oktoberfest on Pine Avenue draws a throng of beer lovers
Third Street at Pine Avenue was crowded with beer lovers who came out for the first annual event, which included dancing, music and lots of beer.
IN PICTURES: A practically spiritual experience at the California Craft Beer Summit
Although the original quote was actually about wine, a modified Benjamin Franklin saying has been passed around for many years: “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
LBMA Downtown: Yes, it’s open
The debut exhibition is titled “Collecting Long Beach: Seven Decades from the Permanent Collection.”
IN PICTURES: Big Bang on the Bay wows hundreds
The evening included vintage aircraft flyovers, skydivers, a sailing regatta, dancing and a bbq dinner, and was a benefit to several local charities including Children Today, the Miller Foundation and the Captain Rosa Memorial Scholarship.