Roxanne's
NightlifeCocktails with a kick: Roxanne's mixes serious craft cocktails with Latin flavor, a laid-back patio, and weekend DJs that turn a casual night into an actual scene.
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RestaurantsCravings covered locally: When everyone wants something different, Alas Toxicas keeps the peace with a laid-back vibe and a menu that swings from burgers and wings to pizza, tacos, and fries.
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BeautyFresh cut, zero fuss: Sola Salons is a one-stop home to independent beauty pros, so you can book color, perms, blowouts and more with a stylist who actually listens.
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Rich Archbold: Long Beach soldiers called for memorial sports stadium during WWII
Long Beach soldiers who served in World War II made a plea to their hometown for a memorial sports stadium as a tribute to their "sons of Long Beach" who had died in the war.
Full story at presstelegram.com ↗
California community college breaks ground on first student housing in nearly 100 years
Long Beach City College, California community college, has broken ground on its first student housing project in nearly 100 years.
Full story at thecooldown.com ↗
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2028-29 Long Beach Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its 2028-29 sailings from Long Beach, offering more ways to cruise to Mexico from the West Coast.
Full story at cruisecritic.com ↗
Alamitos on 4th Senior Housing Lottery in Long Beach
Alamitos on 4th Senior Housing Lottery in downtown Long Beach is set to take place on September 3, offering one-bedroom apartments to adults 55 and older, including those with lived experience of homelessness.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Bizarre new floating nuclear power plants set to light up off California beach town’s coast
The Port of Long Beach, California, and a partner, Bluecore Energy, are developing movable nuclear plants on barges to power the port and eventually the city.
Full story at nypost.com ↗
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