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Feb 27 4:09 pm shared from News

New mural along frequently blighted alley in North Long Beach is a show of pride for local community

Sebastian Echeverry

The mural depicted the Mexican Tree of Life, a concept found in many cultures that represents the afterlife and the many connections found among living things. There was also paintings of people’s pets from resident’s who wanted to add a personal touch to the project.

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Feb 3 11:32 am
  • North Long Beach

The Boujie Crab seafood restaurant brings the French Quarter to North Long Beach

Sebastian Echeverry

Nickey McKnight’s self-made-boss mentality and Southern upbringing inspired her to open The Boujie Crab restaurant in North Long Beach—and despite opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, the upscale seafood restaurant is already making waves.

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Dec 14 2:00 pm
  • North Long Beach

North Long Beach gang member-turned author carves a name for himself in publishing world

Sebastian Echeverry

Being a published writer has opened doors for Stanley James II that someone with his background could only dream of opening.

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Dec 9 12:09 pm
  • esports

Hear the thunder? North Long Beach’s Thunder Studios is making a big noise in the showbiz game

Sebastian Echeverry

Thunder Studios is breaking the mold in entertainment, proving that start-studded productions don’t just happen in Hollywood anymore.

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Nov 18 4:30 pm
  • local artists

Long Beach rapper Donnie Waters chose music as a path away from poverty, gangs and trauma

Crystal Niebla

Donnie Waters was born and raised as a Mexican American in Long Beach, and aside from the obvious get-that-bag goal, his greatest intentions with his music is to inspire and, in a way, console other people with unavoidable traumas that spawn from poverty, “race wars,” death or obstacles of an immigrant life.

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Sep 5 3:11 pm
  • food

Asian fusion, fried chicken restaurants celebrate grand opening in North Long Beach

Sebastian Echeverry

The scene at the outdoor patio of the Uptown Commons complex almost looked like those from a time before the coronavirus: live music, families and “grand opening” signs.

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Aug 31 10:00 am
  • food

‘We came back home’: La Michoacana Monarca whips up Latin-inspired treats in North Long Beach

Sebastian Echeverry

Sergio Villavicencio is proud to bring Latino treats to his community. Working La Michoacana Monarca as an ice-cream shop runs in the family.

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Jun 19 9:31 am
  • North Long Beach

North Long Beach skate shop survives pandemic, civil unrest through niche support

Sebastian Echeverry
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Nov 7 2019 11:11 am shared from Longbeachize

More renderings show off Uptown Commons, more tenants announced

Brian Addison

The Uptown Commons retail development will be taking over an empty, two-acre lot at 6600 Atlantic Ave. in North Long Beach.

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Aug 6 2019 10:08 am
  • North Long Beach

Más La Michoacana: Mexican paleteria expands presence, opens in North Long Beach

Brian Addison

The new shop, celebrating its grand opening thanks to owners Sergio and Carmen Villavicencio, follows the rich history of the paletería.

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