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As a Long Beach resident, you may have heard of the Long Beach Grocery Coop (LBGC). The Long Beach Grocery Coop was started several years ago by Damon Lawrence and is the first of its kind within our city. What started out as an idea from a trip to Oregon has grown into something bigger within the community. So big …
Grow Your Own Produce Community Gardens allows you to eat fresh, seasonal, and local produce. It is a wonderful way to stay healthy and support your community. Participating in Community Gardens is an entertaining way to meet new people and grow some delicious veggies, herbs, and fruits that your whole family will enjoy. Here are a few of our favorite …
It’s been quite the year for Measure A improvements in Long Beach. Improve and create new bike lanes, make curbs and intersections more accessible for people with disabilities, create additional parking, and slow down traffic on Broadway are all goals of Measure A. This mobility project covers about 12 acres and is 9,200 feet long between Alamitos and Cherry Avenues. The …
You almost certainly have had home improvement companies call or knock on your door, promoting energy-efficient products and or improvements, some of them suggesting you use the HERO program to pay for those improvements. Certainly adding solar panels and saving money on energy bills sounds like a great idea! Yet there are many ways to pay for solar — from …
October is Arts Month is Long Beach, and one of the best ways you can get out and celebrate our local artists is to attend the Long Beach Open Studio Tour. The Shannon Jones Team is proud to be a sponsor for this self-guided tour, and we are especially excited because this year the tour is extending over three weekends …
The world of insurance is overwhelming. You know that you have to have auto insurance to drive a car and homeowners insurance to secure a home loan. Both health and life insurance are helpful. However, how many times do you ask, “Do I need flood insurance?” Let’s start with the first fact homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage …
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding our first ever Fall Fiesta this year. We hope you can join us for tacos and other treats, games, and a bounce house! The event will take place at Picnic Area Site A in El Dorado Park West, behind Baseball Field #1, which is at 2800 N. Studebaker Road in Long …
Long Beach, along with many other coastal Southern California cities, is taking a proactive role in limiting the use of Styrofoam and single-use plastics like straws. The goal is the curb pollution around the city in our parks, beaches, and waterways. City Leaders Pass the Styrofoam Ban Back in April Long Beach leaders approved a ban on single-use food and …
Even though the word “beach” is in the name of our city, Long Beach actually ranks 21st for parks out of the 100 largest cities in the United States, according to the latest National ParkScore Report. This ranking is based on access, how many people live within a half-mile of a park, the city’s median park size, and how much is …
Bring out your red, white, and blue, and let freedom ring! It’s almost Independence Day! This year marks America’s 242nd birthday, and celebrations are not to be missed! If you have yet to decide what to do this 4th of July, there are dozens of events happening around the Long Beach and Orange County areas. Whatever you choose to …
