‘This is a dream come true for me’: How Breakwater Tattoo made its mark in Long Beach
Artists at the Bixby Knolls shop, which was named as an ode to Long Beach’s infamous breakwater, are often booked up to three to six months in advance.
‘Channel Street saved my life’: Ronnie Sandoval’s path from San Pedro kid to pro skateboarder
Professional skateboarder Ronnie Sandoval looks back on how a DIY skatepark under the 110 Freeway set him on a course that landed him on the cover of Thrasher Magazine and a collaboration with Dickies.
Poke Pub brings homemade Hawaiian flavors to The Promenade
Located at 160 The Promenade North, the former site of Foundation Sandwich Shop, Poke Pub offers an array of fresh poke and barbecue options, along with Hawaiian beers to wash it all down.
Long Beach honors those who’ve served with Veterans Day celebration at Houghton Park
The festivities kicked off around noon with a presentation of the flag by Lakewood High School’s color guard, followed by the Star-Spangled Banner, an air show and plenty of ’80s rock.
The Habit Burger Grill to open second location in East Long Beach
The Habit is opening up a new location next week at PCH and Ximeno where there used to be a Burger King.
Thousands pack Alamitos Beach for NFL kickoff party, J Balvin concert
Even the heat couldn’t keep fans from packing in to see the artist dubbed the “Prince of Reggaeton.” He performed as part of the kickoff event for the NFL’s 2022 season.
Long Beach nonprofit art exhibit, Compound, closes after one year
The 15,000-square-foot space in the Zaferia District, which acted as a hybrid art gallery, holistic healing center, retail space and restaurant during its time, opened in July last year with the goal of creating an inclusive place where community members could heal, grow and feel a sense of belonging.
Kurtis Colamonico, former pro skater and founder of Long Beach nonprofit, dies at 38
Kurtis Colamonico, a former professional skateboarder known for influencing a new generation of skaters in Long Beach through his business Skate Kids, died Sunday, his family announced. The cause of his death was not immediately revealed.