Hidden Gems Along the Central Coast — DIG
A fun and quirky weekend getaway! Don’t miss these spots when you visit the Central Coast!
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Beyond the Beach with Jenny and Taylor
Beyond the Beach: Are CSULB Students Ready for What’s Next?
We explore that question through conversations with graduating seniors & recent alumni, to see if they truly feel prepared.
We explore that question through conversations with graduating seniors & recent alumni, to see if they truly feel prepared.
Finding Community Through Storytelling: Britnie Harris Thompson
Press Play: Dan Montoya’s Top 5 Podcasts — DIG
With podcasts now earning their own category at the Golden Globes, it’s official: this medium has gone mainstream. But beyond the glitz of Hollywood, podcasts are making waves closer to home, on campus, in dorm rooms and in the daily routines of students and staff. One Cal State Long Beach leader tuning in is Dan Montoya, vice president for University Relations and Development. Montoya works to build trust in The Beach brand, deepen community engagement and secure support for the university. At...
Seal Beach salon rose from setbacks to sustainability | Sun Newspapers
By Jenny Fasulkey
When hairstylists Chelsea Captan and Kristina Smith opened Commune Salon in February 2020, they couldn’t have predicted that their dream space would shut down just five weeks later. The pandemic forced salons across the country to close, but for the new co-owners, it became an unexpected test of purpose and partnership.
“We were barely open before we realized we had to close,” Smith said. “We didn’t qualify for any PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans because we were...
When hairstylists Chelsea Captan and Kristina Smith opened Commune Salon in February 2020, they couldn’t have predicted that their dream space would shut down just five weeks later. The pandemic forced salons across the country to close, but for the new co-owners, it became an unexpected test of purpose and partnership.
“We were barely open before we realized we had to close,” Smith said. “We didn’t qualify for any PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans because we were...
Long Beach Musicians To Rock Lake Forest Charity Show
By lbpost.com news contributor Jenny DuBois
The Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest will be putting on their 4th Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive this Friday, Dec. 18, and will feature over 20 Los Angeles musicians – including several from Long Beach – benefiting the Hollywood HEART organization.
Twenty-four local artists including Long Beach based singer/songwriters Cory Joseph (pictured, right) and Chris Paul Overall, songstress Brenna Whitaker, the brother-duo Pawnshop Kings and piano man AJ DeGr...
The Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest will be putting on their 4th Annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive this Friday, Dec. 18, and will feature over 20 Los Angeles musicians – including several from Long Beach – benefiting the Hollywood HEART organization.
Twenty-four local artists including Long Beach based singer/songwriters Cory Joseph (pictured, right) and Chris Paul Overall, songstress Brenna Whitaker, the brother-duo Pawnshop Kings and piano man AJ DeGr...
LBCC Fashion Students Display Their Work For Scholarships
Article by Jenny DuBois. Photos by DuBois and Christian MilanAwards for Goodwill’s “Trunk to Funk” re-design contest were announced at a special luncheon yesterday in the Nordic Lounge on the campus of Long Beach City College. All 17 of the fashion design entrants consisted of students attending local community colleges, 15 of whom are enrolled in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program at LBCC.
Students were challenged to re-design a new couture and original outfit using only pieces purcha...
Students were challenged to re-design a new couture and original outfit using only pieces purcha...
