Patches & Pins Expo came back to Long Beach City College at a greater capacity than the previous year. The artistic exposition sponsors a variety of businesses fueled by creative people and their passion for music, pop culture, and art. The more dedicated fans compile a collection of memorabilia and merchandise to sell. One such fan is the founder of...

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The armchair architects of Downey’s citizenry no doubt take special note of the city’s seeming affection for classic, Googie-style design. Named for the now defunct Googie’s coffee shop that used to take up residence in Hollywood, the design is known for its retro-future influences and bright pops of color. A hallmark of days gone by, the form of architecture has...

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Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, Angel City Market occupies Downtown Downey to host a free night market. Located between 2nd and 4th Street, the vendors lined up to serve the public with food, merchandise and music from 5-9 p.m. The atmosphere rings with chatter and lively music, setting a pleasant mood for everyone passing through. Children are...

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Francisco “Tito” Rodriguez and HJ Chong, founders of Local Hearts Foundation, are steadily impacting the lives of Long Beach residents with eager smiles and a lot of heart. The non-profit organization was founded by Rodriguez and Chong in 2018 and they focus on being providers during upcoming holidays and events. From giving out 1,000 Dodger tickets to providing hygiene and...

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Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) gathered to discuss the candidates for the Cerritos’ student elections. Listed first on the ballot for President and Vice President is Christabelle Garcia and Jorge Diaz. Second on the ballot is Saige Frausto and Selma Dweik. Student Trustee candidates consisted of individuals Jacki Stone Scott, Sarah Orellana and Nimsi Murillo. The present student trustee...

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Arthur’s Restaurant is the spot for any occasion whether it be taking someone on a cute date, treating the family to breakfast, grabbing a quick bite of breakfast or brunch to start off your day. Located off Lakewood and Telegraph in the city of Downey, this historic restaurant fills stomachs with delicious food at a good price from 6 a.m....

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Back in the early 1900s, the Los Angeles streetcars (run by Pacific Electric) connected most of Southern California together. The most expansive electric tram system in the country, one could travel from San Bernardino to Long Beach in just a few hours - and for cheap. Cerritos, Norwalk, and their surrounding communities were connected as well, through the West Santa...

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Jesus: Welcome, everybody, to the Gonar Show Episode 2. I’m Jesus, and I’m with-Christine: Christine. Jesus: Yeah, and today we’re gonna be talking about some old dudes that make music and some- and some new dudes that make music. We’re gonna- we’re gonna- we’re gonna start off with Playboi Carti right now, man. You know, that Playboi Carti figure, that...

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Boba Indeed carries an array of tempting drink flavors and small appetizers without breaking the bank. Nestled within the confines of Downey, the spot is an attraction for boba lovers everywhere. Once you enter, a display of lights greets your eyes. The strung-up lightbulbs give the environment a pleasant vibe. Chairs are littered about, sometimes consisting of college students studying...

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The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet is a local outdoor swap meet located in Santa Fe Springs. Swap meets typically sell some valuable day-to-day items you need like clothes, shoes, food and more. The swap meet was land that was purchased 63 years ago of 18 acres and in 1953 it was known as the "La Mirada Drive-In;" It was...

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