A barbeque hosted by the Long Beach Democratic Club drew candidates and supporters alike to the Recreation Park Bandshell last Saturday.  Pictures provided by Eric Bradley.


State Senator Alan Lowenthal speaks passionately to the crowd.


First District Councilwoman and Democratic candidate for the 54th Assembly Bonnie Lowenthal at the Saturday event.


Congress hopeful Debbie Cook will take on Republican incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in November.


Art Torres, Chairman of the California Democratic Party, is introduced by Long Beach Democratic Club James Johnson onstage.


Torres speaks to the crowd from the bandshell at Rec Park.