I’m embarking this week on a monthly sampler of some of my favorite listings in Long Beach. I’m not going to say there’s something for everyone, but I will try to include at least one property that, while not affordable for everyone, is at least at the lower end of the spectrum.
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‘A fresh start’: Black Restaurant Week sold to Axiom Kitchen
Terri Henry announced at the end of August she would sell the trademark application, graphics, media contact lists and more related to the event.
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Hundreds of cars line Second Street for 32nd annual car show
Thousands of people traipsed Second Street in sticky tropical heat on Sunday to check out hundreds of cars of the last 10 decades—from the 1919 Model T Touring to a modern Toyota Prius lowrider.
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California pushing back on school book bans
California would penalize school boards that ban books based on inclusion of certain groups under a bill the governor is expected to sign into law. But some fear unintended consequences.
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What are you listening to? Selections from Fingerprints owner Rand Foster
From hot new releases to a resurgence in CD purchases, we spoke to Fingerprints owner Rand Foster about what Long Beach residents are listening to this week.
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Residents mobilize against small aircraft noise in Long Beach
There has been an increase in general aviation flights in Long Beach, and more noise violations, as flight schools increase their customer base due to a nationwide pilot shortage.
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Actress Tiffani Amber Thiessen to release cookbook—and restaurants from her hometown will cook from it
Later this month, multiple restaurants and shops in Retro Row will offer dishes from Thiessen’s cookbook, which turns common leftovers like bottom of the bag chips into whole new creations.
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Baseball park? Bike parking garage? Residents weigh in on Downtown development
About 100 people showed up Saturday to give input on development plans for the Downtown and shoreline areas.
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QFilm Festival celebrates 30 years of queer filmmaking and creators
Long Beach’s oldest and longest-running queer film festival returns for its 30th year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17.
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California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand
Former president Donald Trump and his allies have been pushing county officials across the country to embrace hand counts amid conspiracy theories surrounding voting equipment.