Holiday Happy Hour: The ‘Coquito’ turns a little coconut into big holiday cocktail flavor
Reporter Laura Anaya-Morga shows us how to make a traditional Puerto Rican coconut cocktail called the Coquito, which is Spanish for little coconut.
Wrigley’s annual Daisy Lane Parade to return on Dec. 10
The parade will return to its original route after two years of pandemic-induced changes—the event was reimagined as a socially distanced car caravan last year, and it was canceled altogether in 2020.
Alder & Sage coming to Retro Row in December
Kerstin Kansteiner is merging her two beloved businesses, Portfolio Coffeehouse and Berlin Bistro, into one with Alder & Sage located at 366 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach to embrace tradition, culture with Dia de los Muertos parade Saturday
For the first time, the annual event will kick off with a grand parade at 10 a.m. on Third Street and Pine Avenue. It will be followed by the Artes and Ofrendas festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park.
‘Beach Streets’ will return after two-year hiatus
Streets will be closed to cars and any motorized vehicles near Cal State Long Beach on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the public to walk, bike and socialize safely.
At this Long Beach salon, inclusion isn’t an afterthought—it’s the mission
Black Sheep Salon in Long Beach is dedicated to providing safe and accessible service to everyone, no matter their size, gender, sexuality or disability.
Bruno ‘Pop N’ Taco’ Falcon, legendary hip-hop dancer, dies at 58
Falcon danced in the “Smooth Criminal” music video with Michael Jackson and is the person behind the gravity-defying lean move that Jackson was known for.
Ceramist fights deportations and connects with her Cambodian culture one donut pipe at a time
Vanndearlyn Vong uses her art to raise money for the Long Beach Southeast Asian Anti-Deportation Collective. She hopes to keep the traditional practice of Khmer ceramics alive for generations to come.
Where to watch fireworks in Long Beach—and enjoy other 4th of July events
Here is a list of family-friendly events, fireworks shows and boat parties happening across town this weekend.
Skateboarding superstar Tony Hawk gives $15,000 to help revive Silverado Skatepark
An effort is underway to repair and renovate the only skatepark in West Long Beach, and it just received support from one of the biggest names in skateboarding history.