So after the long debate about banning plastic bags from grocery stores, the city of Long Beach has made it clear that the plastic bag ban will begin August 1. Below is a press release that was sent out this morning. What are your thoughts on this whole…

I am excited to announce Autism in Long Beach's first Autism Angel Holiday Gift Program. We…

I am so proud to be a Resident of the City of Long Beach! This weekend we had a great time at the Zombie Walk. We had a shaky start... friday our Facepainter called out with Bronchitis. Our goal at our booth was to provide Community…

Since it's important to keep the community not only together, but involved, we have to remember that it's also essential for those same people to fellowship with each other. That's why 9th District Councilmember Steven Neal on July 23, hosted the first…

 It is no secret that the Long Beach youth love to skate. There are a few skate parks here and there, but on Satuday, July 23rd, Freedom to Ride; Skate Jam BBQ brought out some of the city's skate life to Bixby Park (which is nowhere near Bixby Knolls).

 With a live DJ, Long Beach Skate, free hotdogs, and the summer sun in the LBC, how could this not be a fun event?  

 There…

My man DJ BLUZ sent me a mix he just made and I thought I'd share with you all.  Midtempo goodies from all across the board. 

FREE DOWNLOAD on his soundcloud page.

1. 6th Borough Project - String-a-lude

2. Zap Mama - Bandy Bandy (Aaron Jerome Remix)

3. Reel People feat. Omar - Outta Love (4hero Remix)

4. Nas…

Gratitude Journal

By Nicole

July 21, 2011

1. I am grateful for friends I can be 100% my authentic self with.
2. I am grateful for the unconditional love of God.
3. I am grateful for having a bed to sleep on, rather than just a floor.
4. I am grateful for a church I can be 100% my authentic self in.
5. I am grateful for me – my brilliance, my resourcefulness, my beauty, my heart, my strong body, the strength of my…

Tomorrow at 10 a.m. on Kbeach.org is another episode of 562CityLife Radio With Matt and The Man. This week, we're speaking with 8th District candidate Alvin Austin. Austin is running for the current 8th District…

The Long Beach Cinemathaque has kicked off their free "Movies on the Beach" series in partnership with Alfredo's Beach Club, but they need your help to keep it going! As an organizer of many amazing and free community events, 562CityLife believes in fully supporting the Long Beach Cinematheque, and that's why we're now also asking you CityLifers to do your part. The…

How do you deal with life’s issues, how do you compromise with your family, friends, work environment and relationshiphs?  Are you pleased with the cards you've been dealt or are you looking for reason to blame somebody other than yourself for your short comings? How do you play the game of life and how to you deal with problems that…

As you most likely already know, Long Beach's new ordinance banning single use plastic bags is slated to go into effect August 1st. Well, maybe not so fast. Just released from Councilwoman Schipskes office is an email calling for a repeal on the ban. Apparently, the original understanding was that Walmart, Target, and Kmart, were NOT to be included, however now the final list of impacted…

What's up City Lifers? I was checking some of the headlines today and I came across an article regarding the shutting down of red-light cameras in Long Beach. Currently, there are five locations which include these intersections: 

Seventh Street and Redondo Avenue; Bellflower Boulevard and Willow Street; Cherry Avenue and Artesia Boulevard; Wardlow Road and Long Beach Boulevard; and Anaheim Street and Long Beach…

 Congratulations to all of the class of 2011! After the celebrations are done and the summer comes to an end, one question that should have been on the students’ mind throughout their senior year was, “Where am I going to school next…

"Thriving is more than just surviving; it's growing, prospering, and flourishing. This day-long event explores how communities, organizations, and individuals can thrive mentally, physically, and artistically. Attendees will have opportunities to hear and discuss "ideas worth spreading" from innovators in well-being, creative cultures, sustainability and lifelong learning. Come be entertained and…

What a day! The team all hung out saw the best cars, meet the best people, and saw some great familiar faces. If you didn't get to pick up one of the new 562CityLife T-Shirts, we'll post them for sale here on the site very soon. We'll also, be adding fitted girls tee's and maybe some kids Tees…

Of all the melting pot cities in the country, I believe Long Beach is the most appropriate one to host a food truck fair. After all, Long Beach is widely known for its cultural diversity and food trucks are known to create fusion flair grub.

I’m talking Korean fried chicken, chimales,…

CityLifers - Be sure to catch us at our booth TODAY ONLY at the…

This Saturday from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Long Beach is hosting the 6th Annual Dragster Expo and Car Show in the growing and thriving area of the city known as Bixby Knolls, specifically along the Atlantic corridor. Although Bixby Knolls has been getting a lot of series coverage regarding redistricting lately, this time it's in the news for a more fun…

  How many of us have sat down and thought “I need to do something…