Put away the teapot and start your new year with one of the latest trends— home-brewed kombucha. The popular fermented drink made from tea, hot water, sugar and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (scoby) is now brewed at home by many kombucha lovers. 

From the outside, it’s an ordinary East Long Beach home with a front yard, long driveway, small porch area, and even an inflatable ghost hooked to the grassy lawn in recognition of Halloween. 

Grab your favorite sneakers, practice your dance moves and prepare your appetite for a weekend filled with music and food. Music Tastes Good is a two-day event in downtown Long Beach that brings together entertainment, culinary creations, and people. 

The Queen Mary is a Southern California icon and Hollywood superstar. From its long history serving as one of the largest ocean liners in the 1930s, to transporting thousands of soldiers during World War II, the Queen Mary’s art deco serves as an iconic backdrop for popular films.

The streets were quiet. Dark rain clouds filled the morning sky. The outcome for the first annual Cambodian New Year Parade was surely unpredictable. But with a “rain or shine” attitude, parade organizers prepared for the celebration to go on regardless of weather conditions.

Walking down Alamitos Beach, one will see beach-goers renting equipment from Alfredo’s Beach Club, purchasing snacks, and using the public restroom facility.

Looking for a cocktail on Second Street can be challenging with tons of restaurants and bars available. But if you are not in the mood for food, deciding where to go can be overwhelming with endless drink options. While many serve beer and wine only, Long Beach 908 took a stroll around Belmont Shore to discover an assortment of specialty drinks for every taste.

Growing up in Orange County, local Iranian-American poet Sheila J. Sadr could not find a well-established open mic in her community. There was little to no poetry scene, making it challenging to evolve her love of writing into a career.

Reading brings us into another world and often, we use it an escape from our daily lives. We find ourselves browsing the aisles of the Long Beach Public Library or at a local bookstore looking for a new read.

Sunshine and long lines did not stop beer lovers from immersing themselves at the Craft Beer LB Fest this past weekend. Instead, they did what they know best—cool down with a cold one. Or in this case, with 10 craft beer tastings.

New beginnings start at Blair Field in the 2011 film “Moneyball,” starring Brad Pitt. In the film, Pitt plays Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics MLB team.

Long Beach is about to get greener as marijuana businesses settle into the community. With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana use, 32 dispensaries are coming to the city in the near future.

Long Beach is filled with two things: tourists and locals. From groups of foreigners crowding at the convention center or visiting attractions like the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific, the downtown area is said to be the home for city outsiders. But outside of popular scenic spots, local residents form the majority of Long Beach, bringing neighborly vibes, immersed cultures, and delicious food options.