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Empower the Youth Fair at The Neighborhood Church

July 27, 2013 from 11am to 3pm
Join GURLSociety for our 2nd Annual Empower the Youth Fair.Performances | Food | Gift Bags | Raffles | Free Manicures Performing Live:Todd Michael Schultz - www.soundcloud.com/the25yearoldJase - …See More
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Local Artist’s Work at El Dorado Nature Center at El Dorado Nature Center Museum

July 6, 2013 to July 31, 2013
Long Beach artist Timothy Bulone’s work will hang at the El Dorado Nature Center here beginning Saturday, July 6. Bulone creates each of his images by starting with a digital photograph, then using a variety of computer programs to render them into art that is “more representational, more evocative, and more revelatory” than the original photo, he says. "Digital art sounds much too cold to me. I think of it as photographic art and of myself as an artist working in photography. I am so thankful…See More
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CosmetiCare Skin Care Luncheon at Bayside Restaurant

June 19, 2013 from 11:30am to 1pm
The public is invited to a lunch hosted by CosmetiCare, the OC plastic surgery and medi-spa featured on "Today," "20/20," "The View," & the New York Times, where attendees will learn how to improve the health and vitality of their skin using the finest products and services available.The lunch will be held at the critically acclaimed Bayside Restaurant. Cost is $100, which will be applied to any products or services purchased. Lunch is complimentary.CosmetiCare has been helping women and…See More
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Ten Times Funnier Comedy Show @ Universal Studios Citywalk at 1000 Universal Studios Drive Universal Studios, Ca 91508

June 16, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm
What Upper Ten Times Funnier Fans....The Ten Times Funnier Comedy Show gonna be "rockin"  EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT!!  in  2013 @ The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Universal Studios CitywalkWe got these joke!!.SHOW STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM!!!!!Ten Times Funnier Host Black Kasper Co/Host Jay AlexanderONLY $3.00 DOLLAR VALET PARKING!!!. 18+ w/valid ID.For all my Ten Times Funnier guests that want free tickets you must fill out the link below. If you do not fill out the link you will have to pay regular…See More
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VIGILS BY NOAH HAIDLE at Long Beach Playhouse

June 14, 2013 at 8pm to July 13, 2013 at 8pm
A young Widow keeps her dead husband's Soul in a box. When the chance to forget him and let him go comes she is hesitant. Will she decide to let the Soul go and move on with her life? June 15 - July 13. www.lbplayhouse.org 562-494-1014  See More
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The Herb Blake Experience

  How many of us have sat down and thought “I need to do something with my life,”…See More
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Legendary V.I.P. World Famous Records Closes Shop

It's seems like times are definitely changing. Not sure if it's for the good or bad or whatever. But definitely, the closing of the world famous V.I.P. record store is in my opinion, another defeat in Long Beach's small business scene. For those who don't know (which I hope aren't many of you CIty Lifers), V.I.P. is home to many old school hip hop videos that featured Warren G, Snoop, Nate Dogg, and more. Remember this video?     To be…See More
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Kafé Neo: The Best Burger in Long Beach may not be made of beef.

Food is the great unifier. A great dish is something that every culture in the world takes pride in; from fresh sushi to a hearty steak.Kafé Neo opened its doors at the corner of 4th and Temple in Oct. 2007. Since then it has been serving Greek flavors infused with American…See More
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Reflecting on Memorial Day - "The Man" Interviews Artist/Vietnam War Veteran [VIDEO]

Good morning City Lifers, I'm sure you're all getting ready for your barbecue session(s) on this Memorial Day. First I wanted to share something with you all.  A good friend and mentor of mine who is also a Long Beach resident artist, Akinsanya Kambon was able to sit…See More
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Los Angeles County Bans Plastic Bags

In a successful legislative move by environmental activists, a ban on plastic bags was approved and will be banned from grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. Currently the state spends about $25 million cleaning and disposing of what some people call "urban tumbleweed." In an article in the Press Telegram it explains it in more detail. Below are a few quotes from that article.

"Single-use plastic bags will be banned at grocery stores, pharmacies and other shops in unincorporated Los Angeles County areas under an ordinance approved today by the Board of Supervisors.

The ordinance, which will come back for a final vote when exact language is finalized, was approved on a 3-1 vote, with Supervisor Mike Antonovich dissenting.

Under the county ordinance, grocery stores and other retail outlets will be banned from using the bags. The ban will begin in some stores July 1 and be expanded to every store as defined in the ordinance on Jan. 1, 2012. The ordinance will not apply to restaurant carry out or food trucks."

What do you think about this ban on plastic bags in the LA County? Is it the right move to help out the planet? Or is this some liberal, progressive idea that will come back and haunt us in the end?

Let it be known below!

To read the full article click here: Plastic bag article.

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Comment by Nicole Rimmer on November 23, 2010 at 3:06pm
Finally. It's about time. San Francisco did this awhile ago, and has seen some real improvement as far as lessening the impact on landfills.
Comment by Sidney Reef on November 22, 2010 at 3:56pm
what are we going to use instead? reusable bags? just the same
Comment by LB Chica on November 21, 2010 at 6:14pm
I think this is a great idea, I grew watching my grandma carrying her own bag in mexico when went to buy groceries at her local outdoor market, now known as Farmers Market over here haha

They only way it would "hurt" me is that I use them for our kitty litter but we would figure something else to use. At this point we already take our own bags and only ask for plastic when we are out, again to use for our kitty litter removal.

I hope Long Beach becomes part of this pretty soon =)
Comment by The Man on November 19, 2010 at 7:16pm
Today I found we're (Long Beach) is NOT an unincorporated city. This means, this doesn't apply to us.

But I think this is a good step in the right direction. But I heard it'll take thousands of years for everyone to really start seeing major results. I'm surprised this got passed though...
Comment by Carina Cristiano Leoni on November 19, 2010 at 8:43am
I just put reusable grocery bags in my car this morning.... I realize I need to be more mindful and not too busy to make time to bring my own bags to stores. When I lived in Europe for university... many years ago, if you didn't bring your own shopping bags to the market you were carrying your groceries individually home. Funny how we think we are ahead of the times in so many ways here, but truly we are not. I think it is doable and why not? I'm glad this is going to force the envelope for more healthy living and protecting our environment.
Comment by MBT (MajicBulletTheory) on November 19, 2010 at 8:36am
OMG, as the Kids say...
I have a crazy vision of how this is gonna go.
Peace to everybody--I said what I wanted to say, and I'll leave my $ .02 at that :)
Comment by MBT (MajicBulletTheory) on November 19, 2010 at 8:14am
This is silly. One--I USE those bags as trash bags, for all the little waste baskets around the house. Or, if I'm out of plastic containers or something, I'll put onions or peppers I've cut in one, or wrap some meat/leftovers up, and stick it in the freezer...I don't consider them one time use...
Two, this is a REALLY silly example of Liberal Progressives trying to jackboot their 'way of life' down everybody's throat--this may make them feel good, but, the impact is MARGINAL at best! I'm pretty Liberal myself, and 'I care about the enviroment' and whatnot...If THEY wish to carry their groceries--meat, poultry, fish, vegetables--I'm a cook, you're askin' to catch some kind of yaki-dock-- around in those nasty ass bags that they're not remembering to wash (check your local news)..
Three: Whatever....

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