Plantiitas plant shop provides ‘a space of healing’ during pandemic
“I think for a lot of people, we found solace in taking care of plants.”
Six holiday gifting ideas sure to bring cheer to you and local small businesses
A handful of gift ideas and/or places to find great gifts showcasing local creativity, and items you can’t find anywhere else.
Spreading holiday cheer, community rallies around restaurant turned Christmas tree lot
To offset lost business and brighten the holidays, Bixby Knolls staple Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden sold about 200 Christmas trees out of its outdoor dining area.
Vending machine full of local art finds a home at Black Ring Coffee Roasters
The vending machine now at Black Ring Coffee Roasters contains, instead of snacks or drinks, small artworks and other wares by local artists.
With old and new fermentation skills, Fine Feathers Kombucha looks forward to new horizons
The company is known for its locally brewed craft kombucha with its light and delicate flavors such as lavender, jasmine peony and lemongrass oolong.
‘Antonio’s mission’: Long Beach hairstylist uplifts women, children at local shelter
For about two decades, Antonio Francisco Gonzales has been in the business of hair, specializing in high-end women’s cuts, color and styling. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, he studied his craft in the San Fernando Valley in the late ’90s, honed his skills in New York City, took his talents to Miami Beach and finally ended up in Long Beach this year.
Owners of Sura Korean BBQ buy Fine Feathers Kombucha; production continues
The owners of Sura Korean BBQ read in sadness about the pending closure of Fine Feathers Kombucha and felt the need to help.
Inspired by iconic bird, new Long Beach apparel brand is making noise
The mitred parakeet is a staple of the Long Beach community, with flocks frequently spotted soaring over various neighborhoods. The bright green birds with red faces—and the ruckus they cause—pushed graphic designer Christopher Diaz to launch a new clothing company aptly named Squawk.
How plant shop Peacock & Co used its community roots to grow and flourish
Peacock & Co just moved to a brand new space of its own at 306 Cerritos Ave.
Bixby Knolls unites to save Angel Food Donuts and other small businesses
“Ever since that post showed up, everyone’s been coming together.”