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MemorialCarehasbeenavitalhealthcareproviderforLongBeachandcommunities throughoutLACountyforover116years.LongBeachMedicalCenteristhecity’stop providerofadultspecialtycare,withservicescomparabletomostacademicinstitutions, andafull-servicechildren’sandwomen’shospitalrightonourcampus.Additionally, wehavefourMemorialCareMedicalGroupprimarycarelocationsandmultiple convenientlylocatedurgentcarefacilities.BeingconnectedwiththeMemorialCare familymeansyourfamilygetstheverybestcare,closetohome.
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Accessories & Parts ....................... ACAAutomotive
Body Shop ...................................... ACAAutomotive Car Wash ........................................ Bixby Knolls Car Wash
Dealership: Motorcycle (Street Bikes)/Off-Road-ATV/UTV ..Del Amo Motorsports ofLongBeach
Dealership:NewCar/Truck ............CabeToyota
Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks ....WestCoastToyota MotorcycleRepair&Service .........DelAmoMotorsports ofLongBeach
Repair&Service(Dealership) ........LongBeachHonda Repair&Service(Local) .................ACAAutomotive Tires&Rims ....................................PerformancePlusTireand AutomotiveSuperstore
TowCompany AAALongBeachInsurance andMemberServices
AmericanCuisine ...........................Nick’son2ndLongBeach ArgentineanCuisine .......................GauchoGrill
BagelShop .....................................Cassidy’sCornerCafe
Bakery .............................................NonnaMercato
Barbecue Lucille’sSmokehouseBar-B-Que BrazilianCuisine .............................GreenFieldChurrascaria
Breakfast Hof’sHutRestaurant&Bakery Brunch.............................................NobleBirdRotisserie Buffet...............................................Buono’sPizzeria
Burger(Chain) .................................In-N-OutBurger Burger(Local) .................................TheCrookedDuck
Cajun/Creole(Tie) ..........................Georgia’sRestaurant Cajun/Creole(Tie) ..........................LouisianaCharlie’s BBQandCajun
Cajun/Creole(Tie) ..........................TheAttic
Chicken ...........................................NobleBirdRotisserie
ChineseCuisine ..............................NomadAsianBistro Deli ..................................................KatellaDeli,Bakery andRestaurant
Dessert ............................................ThePieBar
DonutShop .....................................Simone’sDonuts FastFood ........................................In-N-OutBurger
FrozenYogurt/IceCream Handel’sHomemadeIceCream GreekCuisine .................................George’sGreekCafe HawaiianCuisine ............................LoftHawaiianGrillRestaurant
HealthFoodCuisine .......................NobleBirdRotisserie
HotDog ...........................................CostcoWholesale
IndianCuisine .................................KamalPalace ItalianCuisine .................................Michael’sonNa JapaneseCuisine ...........................Kihon KoreanCuisine ...............................SuraKoreanB HouseRestaur Mediterranean/ MiddleEasternCuisine ..................OpenSesameGrill MexicanRestaurant(Chain) ........... SuperMexRestaurant&Cantina MexicanRestaurant(Local) ...........Enrique’sMexicanRestaurant NewRestaurant (openedappx.2yearsorless) .......Bobuzz Pizza ................................................Michael’sonNaples Poke/SushiRestaurant(Tie) .........Kihon Poke/SushiRestaurant(Tie) .........PokePola Poke/SushiRestaurant(Tie) .........SushiNikkei SandwichShop ..............................OlivesGourmetGrocer SeafoodRestaurant .......................OriginalFishCo. SpanishCuisine ..............................CafeSevillaofLongBeach SteakHouse ................................... 555EastAmericanSteakhouse ThaiCuisine(Tie) ...........................ManaowThai ThaiCuisine(Tie) ...........................ThaiDistrict VegetarianVegan ............................SeabirdsKitchen VietnameseCuisine ........................PhoHongPhat
CareerCollege:NursingSchool ...LongBeachCityCollege CareerCollege: Trade/SpecialtySchool ................LongBeachCityCollege CatholicSchool .............................St.AnthonyHighSchool CharterSchool(Tie) .......................IntellectualVirtuesAcademy ofLongBeach CharterSchool(Tie) WesterlySchoolofLongBeach CollegeExtensionProgram ..........LongBeachCityCollege CommunityCollege .......................LongBeachCityCollege DanceStudio/School ..................LosAltosDanceCenter ElementarySchool-Private .........BethanyLutheranSchools ElementarySchool-Public PatrickHenryElementarySchool Four-YearCollege/University ........CaliforniaStateUniversity LongBeach Graduate/MBASchool ..................CaliforniaStateUniversity LongBeach
HighSchool-Private ....................St.AnthonyHighSchool HighSchool-Public ......................MillikanHighSchool MartialArts ....................................PowerofOneSelfDefense MiddleSchool-Private .................BethanyLutheranSchools
Middle School - Public .................. Stanford Middle School Music School ................................. Musique Sur La Mer
Online School (Tie) ........................ Calvary Chapel ChristianSchool
Online School (Tie) ........................ Compton College
Other Christian School (Non-Catholic) ................................BethanyLutheranSchools Preschool .......................................BethanyLutheranPre-School SchoolDistrict LongBeachUnifiedSchoolDistrict Tutoring KumonMathandReadingCenter
Acupuncture ..................................LynottChiropractic& Acupuncture
Audiologist .....................................ConnectHearing CancerTreatmentCenter ..............MemorialCareTodd CancerInstitute
CBDRetailer/CannabisStore .......TheCircle Chiropractor/Massage ..................BixbyKnollsWellnessCenter
Cosmetic/PlasticSurgeon ............Dr.JoshuaWaltzmanTheWaltzmanInstitute PlasticSurgery&Aesthetics CounselingCompany(Tie) ............Dr.Duggan&Associates CounselingCompany(Tie) ............ShaunaPilloff,LCSW
Dentist Dr.StephenCoatesD.D.S.,Inc. Dermatologist ................................LaserSkinCareCenter
Fitness:BarreClasses ..................TheBarMethodLongBeach Fitness:BootCamp .......................SculptFitness Fitness:CrossFitTraining .............SculptFitness Fitness:HealthClub ......................SculptFitness Fitness:PersonalTrainer ...............SculptFitness
Fitness:PilatesStudio ...................BEFitModernPilates Fitness:YogaStudio .....................JaYoga HearingAidCompany ...................ConnectHearing Hospital ..........................................MemorialCareLongBeach MedicalCenter
HospitalGroup ..............................MemorialCareLongBeach MedicalCenter
KneeCenter ...................................BeachOrthopaedic SpecialtyInstitute
MedicalGroup ...............................Optum Medical/DaySpa BotoxSisters-LauraHertzog, NP&RebeccaCeverha,NP-C Medical/MobilitySupplyStore ......WardsPharmacy Nutritionist .....................................SculptFitness
Optometrist ....................................H.DieterHertzog,M.D.HertzogEyecare
OralSurgeon .................................. Dr.TimSilegyDDS,FACS,FACD Orthodontist ...................................Dr.MarkGarlingtonGarlingtonOrthodontics
PediatricDentist DoraLee,DDSPediatricDentistry Pediatrician ....................................ColumbiaPediatrics Pharmacy(Chain) ..........................CVSPharmacy Pharmacy(Local) ...........................WardsPharmacy PhysicalTherapyCenter ...............CaliforniaRehabilitationand SportsTherapy
Podiatrist SuperiorFoot&AnkleCare Center-VictoriaM.Foley,DPM PrimaryCarePhysician .................MarvinAlanZamost,MD SeniorAssistedLivingCenter .......SilveradoSenior SeniorIn-HomeCare .....................VisitingAngels SkinCare ........................................DYLightfulSkincare UrgentCareFacility .......................MemorialCareLongBeach MedicalCenter
VisionStore ....................................BelmontShoreOptometric WeightLossCenter .......................BeachCitiesMedical WeightControl
AC&HeatingCompany/ HVACContractor AllCityHeatingAirandPlumbing ApplianceRepair ...........................Don’sApplianceRepair ApplianceStore(Chain) ................Howard’sAppliance TV&Mattress ApplianceStore(Local) .................FriedmansHomeExperience BathroomRemodeling ..................ZawalskiConstruction BuildingMaterials ..........................TheHomeDepot CarpetCleaning .............................Rug’itCleaning Carpet/FlooringStore ....................FloorCoveringsInternational -LongBeach Contractor ......................................ZawalskiConstruction DoorCompany ..............................GanahlLumber Electrician AAACalvertElectrical, HeatingandAirConditioning Fences/Gates ................................TorranceFence FramingStore ................................ArtisticEdgeArt&Framing FurnitureStore(Chain) ..................AshleyStore FurnitureStore(Independent) .......Nader’sFurnitureStore GarageDoorCompany .................Byers&ButlerInc
Glass & Mirror Company ............... Broadway Glass & Mirror,Inc.
Hardware Store .............................. Ace Hardware
Home Improvement Store (Chain) .... Lowe’s Home Improvement
Home Improvement Store (Local) .... Family FloorsInc.
Home Remodeling ......................... Zawalski Construction
KitchenRemodeling ......................ZawalskiConstruction
LandscapingService .....................FamilyTurfWholesalers
MattressStore ...............................Sit‘nSleep
Nursery/GardenCenter ...............ArmstrongGardenCenters
PaintStore .....................................Dunn-EdwardsPaints
PaintingContractor .......................c2mod
PestControlCompany PremiumTermite&PestControl
Plumber ..........................................Mr.RooterPlumbingof LongBeach
PlumbingCompany .......................ProdigyPlumbing
Pool&SpaServices ......................EastLongBeachPool andSpaInc.
Pool&SpaStore EastLongBeachPoolandSpaInc.
RealEstate:ActiveAdult
LivingCommunity ..........................LeisureWorldSealBeach
RealEstate:Agent .........................KatieLarson/ KellerWilliamsRealty
RealEstate: ApartmentCommunity ..BayHillApartments
RealEstate:Company ...................KellerWilliams PacificEstatesRealty
RealEstate:EscrowCompany .....CardinalEscrow
RealEstate:
HomeInspectionCompany ..........MorrisonPlusProperty Inspections-LongBeach
RealEstate:MortgageBroker ......LBSFinancialCreditUnion
RealEstate:PropertyManagement ...c2mod
RealEstate:RetirementCommunity ...LeisureWorldSealBeach
Roofing ...........................................BYLTup
RooterCompany ...........................Mr.RooterPlumbing ofLongBeach
SolarCompany ..............................BYLTup
SteamCleaner ...............................Rug’itCleaning
Tile&Stone ....................................FamilyFloorsInc.
WindowCompany LakewoodGlass&ScreenInc.
WindowCoveringStore ................StanleyShades
AccidentAttorney ..........................LallandeLawGroup
DUIAttorney ..................................LawOfficesofMichaelBraun
FamilyLawAttorney ...................... LawOfficesMich
GeneralAttorney ...........................TLDLaw
LegalServices ...............................PotierLawGro
LivingTrustAttorney .....................TLDLaw
PersonalInjuryAttorney ................OmegaLawGr
BicycleShop ..................................JaxBicycleCenter
BookStore .....................................Barnes&Noble
BridalShop David’sBridalLongBeachCA
CameraStore .................................TuttleCameras
Clothing/Accesories/ShoesStore ....Nordstrom
DiveShop(Scuba,etc) ..................ScubaDubaCorporation
FloralShop .....................................Devynn’sGarden
Grocery/Food:Health/Organic .....LazyAcres
Grocery/Food:LocalorChain ......TraderJoe’s
Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore .....Michael’sMarket
Health/NutritionStore ...................VitaminCityHealthFoodLB
JewelryStore .................................J&LJewelry
Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore .....T-Mobile
NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ..UrbanAmericana
NoveltyStore:CoinShop ..............LibertyCoin
NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop ...TheBetterHalfBoutique
NoveltyStore:GoldStore .............MagnoliaandWillow
NoveltyStore:ThriftStore .............SocietyofSt.VincentdePaul LongBeachThriftStore
PetStore ........................................PetSmart
RetailMall/ShoppingCenter .........2ND&PCH
RetailOutletMall/ ShoppingCenter(Tie) ...................2ND&PCH
RetailOutletMall/ ShoppingCenter(Tie) ...................LongBeachTowneCenter
RetailOutletMall/ ShoppingCenter(Tie) ...................ShorelineVillage
SportingGoodsStore ...................Big5SportingGoods
SurfShop HarborSurfboards,SealBeach Vacuum&SewingMachineStore ...SewVacLTD
WineStore .....................................TheWineCountry
Accountant ....................................Sawin&Kotani,CPA’sTax ProseInc.
AccountingService .......................TaxProseInc.
Beauty:Barber Shop American Vintage BarberShop
Beauty: Hair Salon Mane Escape Salon
Beauty: Hair Stylist or Barber ....... Swag by Holly
Beauty: Threading / Eyebrows ...... Rita Threading Caterer Primal Alchemy CateringKitchen Cemetery AllSoulsCemetery&Mortuary
CharterBoatRentals .....................SpiritCruises
ComputerRepair ...........................QuickFixComputerServices
DayCareCenter ............................LakewoodChristianSchools
DryCleaner(Tie) ............................ContinentalCleaners
DryCleaner(Tie) ............................HoneysCleaners
DryCleaner(Tie) ............................J’sCleaners
DryCleaner(Tie) ............................NationalCleaners&Laundry
FinancialPlanningCompany ........LBSFinancialCreditUnion
Financial:AutoLoans ....................LBSFinancialCreditUnion
Financial:Bank(Chain) ..................ChaseBank
Financial:Bank(Local) ..................Farmers&MerchantsBank
Financial:CreditUnion ..................LBSFinancialCreditUnion
Financial:HomeLoans ..................LBSFinancialCreditUnion
Financial:RefinancingCompany ..LBSFinancialCreditUnion
Financial:TaxPreparer ..................TaxProseInc.
Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner ...LBSFinancialCreditUnionMichaelTan
InsuranceAgent ............................DonGathInsuranceAgency
InsuranceCompany ......................DonGathInsuranceAgency LimousineService .........................ThorntonExecutiveLimo
Mortuary/FuneralHome AllSoulsCemetery&Mortuary
Pet-DogWalker ...........................PetWaggin’PetCare
PetBoarding ..................................ThePetSet
PetClinic/Veterinary ......................BixbyAnimalClinic PetTrainer ......................................UnderdogsLongBeach RecyclingCenter ...........................EDCORecycling&Transfer
RestorationServices(Water/FireDamage) ..............DryDown
SecurityCompany(Tie) .................ChoiceSecurity
SecurityCompany(Tie) .................CSIPatrolServicesInc
StorageFacility ..............................DonTempleStorage Tailor ...............................................UmbertoInternationalClothier
TattooShop/Parlor ........................OuterLimitsTattoo TravelAgency ................................AdventureandAweTravel
TravelAgent(Tie) ...........................JulieSchallmann TravelAgent(Tie) ...........................PamHardin- AAA
Videography/Videographer ...........BrandonGleed WebsiteDeveloper ........................GathDesign
Airport .............................................LongBeachAirport AmusementPark ............................ Knott’sBerryFarmBuenaPark ArtGallery .......................................LongBeachMuseumofArt BanquetFacility ..............................TheGrand Bingo ..............................................StJosephHighSchool BoatingExcursion .........................DuffyBoatRentals BowlingAlley .................................CalBowl Casino ............................................Yaamava’ResortandCasino ChamberofCommerce .................LongBeachAreaChamber ofCommerce
Cocktail ..........................................Michael’sonNaples CoffeeShop ...................................SheldrakeCoffeeRoasting ComedyClub .................................LaughFactory CountryClub ..................................VirginiaCountryClub Destination-Hotel RenaissanceLongBeachHotel Destination-Resort ......................TerraneaResort Destination-WeekendGetaway ..CatalinaIsland Diner ...............................................Dale’sDiner FamilyRestaurant .........................NobleBirdRotisserie Farmers’Market ............................LongBeachFarmersMarket FineDining .....................................Michael’sonNaples FriendlyCityorDowntown ............LongBeachCity GastroPub/Craft/Microbrewery ...TheOrdinarieTavern GolfCourse ....................................RecreationParkGolfCourse HappyHour ....................................Michael’sMarket IceRink ..........................................TheRinks-LakewoodICE KidsCamp .....................................InternationalCityTheatre KidsEntertainment ........................InternationalCityTheatre Live/PerformingArtsTheatre CarpenterPerformingArtsCenter MovieTheater ................................AMCMarinaPacifica12 Museum .........................................MuseumofLatinAmerican Art(MOLAA)
NightSpot/LiveEntertainment ...InternationalCityTheatre Non-ProfitOrganization ................InternationalCityTheatre OceanViewRestaurant .................Parkers’Lighthouse/ QueensviewSteakhouse OutdoorDining ..............................Michael’sonNaples OutdoorEntertainment .................LongBeachMunicipalBand PaintNight .....................................Brushstrokes+Beverages RomanticRestaurant ....................Michael’sonNaples SportsBar LegendsRestaurant&SportsBar WineTasting ..................................Michael’sonNaples Winery(Local) ................................WatersEdgeWineryLB Workplace ......................................InternationalCityTheatre Worship ..........................................BethanyLutheranChurch
46062ndSt,LongBeach,CA90803 (562)433-2996
www.sheldrakecoffeeroasting.com
Ifyou’reaLongBeachlocal,thenyou’veprobablyheardofMike SheldrakeandhisiconiccoffeehouseinBelmontShore.It’slikely you’vetastedthisfinecoffeeatvariouslocalrestaurants,event spaces,andtheLongBeachairport!
SheldrakeCoffeeRoastinghasbeenservingthecommunitysince 1976,roastingon-sitedailyintheir1920’svintageProbatcoffee roasterbyMikeandhissonMichael.Thisshopholds47yearsof stories,traditions,anddeliciouslycraftedgoods–nottomentionthe sweetestaromaoffreshcoffeepermeatingthecozyenvironment.
PreviouslycalledPolly’sGourmetCoffeeandrebrandedin October2020,Sheldrake’shasbeenamodelforhowalong standingbusinesscanevolve.Theytookthepandemicinstride, adaptingtosafelystayopenandprovideamorselofnormalityto theircustomers.Thischangealsobroughtfocusontotheirwebsite, fulfillingmoreonlinesalesthaneverbeforeforfolkstostillenjoy freshlyroastedcoffeeathomeanywhereinthenation.There’sno comfortquitelikeagreatcupofyourfavoritecoffee.
Mike’spassionforhisworkhasalwaysdriventhisbusinesstooffer somethingalittledifferentthanothercoffeeshops,shorteningthe timefrombeantocupbyroastingandpackinginthesameplace. Hisattentiontodetailandtraditionalroastingprocesssetsthese coffeesapart,youcanreallytastethedifference.
Seeforyourself!Comebytheshopororderonlinetosamplethisfine coffee,andtellthemwhatyouthinkonInstagram@sheldrakecoffee
AllSoulsCemetery&Mortuaryarehumbledtobe votedBestCemeteryandBestMortuary. Wehavehadtheopportunityofservingthelocal andextendedcommunityforover70yearsand wishtothankyouforentrustinguswiththecare ofyourtreasuredlovedones.Thishonoris especiallymeaningfultous,consideringallour communityhasfacedandcontinuestoendure. Yourcontinuedconfidenceempowersustobe morecommittedtoassistyouinyourgreatesttime ofneed.Weofferprayersforthecommunityand themanyfamiliesthatwehavetheprivilegeof servingasaministryoftheCatholicChurch. Pleaseknowthatwearehereforyou. Forassistance,call562-424.8601.
3938AtlanticAve,LongBeach 562-426-4066
www.bixbyanimal.com
BixbyAnimalClinicispleasedtoservethepeopleandpetsofLong Beachandsurroundingareas.Ourgoalistoprovideyourpets withthebestveterinaryexperiencepossible.Webelieveintreating everypetasiftheywereourownbyprovidingthemwiththehighest standardofcare.Everyday,it’sourfriendlyteam’sresponsibility tomakeyourveterinaryexperienceapositiveoneandtoensure thatbothyouandyourpetareatease.Inadditiontomandatory veterinarytraining,ourteamisselectedforkindness,compassion, professionalism,andintegrity.We’reopen7daysaweektocare foryourpet’sneeds,offeringeverythingfromroutinewellnessto urgentcaretosurgery.Callustodayat562-426-4066tomakean appointment.
Andwehavesomeexcitingnews!We’reopeningournewest animalhospitalinJune2024inTorrance.Checkout www.BixbyAH.comforupdatesonourTorrancelocation.
3090E.29thStreet,LongBeach,CA90806(562)452-1181www.prodigyplumbers.com
Since2010,ProdigyPlumbinghasservedourcommunitywiththismissioninmind“tochangethestandardofthehomeservicesindustryandprovideaposi tive everlastingcustomerexperience.”Sincethebeginning,we’vestrivedtoprovidesuperiorhomerepairservices,unparalleledcustomerservice,andcompetitiveprices! Ourlicensedteamhastheknowledgeandexpertiseneededtohandleawiderangeofplumbing,sewer,anddrainissues.Whetheryou’redealingwithtreerootintrusion, damagedpipe,orneedhydro-jetting,wehavetheequipmentandtoolsneededtogetthejobdonequicklyandefficiently.Welovewhatwedoandwe’reeternallygratefulfor yourcontinuedsupport!Wehopetoalwaysbeyourfavoriteplumber,neighbor,andhero.
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333EastSeasideWay,LongBeach 562-495-4595
562-436-4610 ictlongbeach.org
TheResultsarein!
BESTKidsCamp,BESTKids Entertainment,BESTNightSpot/Live Entertainment,BEST Non-ProfitOrganizationandFAVORITE Live/PerformingArtsTheatre. Thankyouforvotingus#1inFIVE categories!Weappreciateyourongoing supportofourmissiontoentertain,educate, inspire,andprovokethoughtfuldialoguethroughlivetheatre.Servingour communitysince1985,InternationalCityTheatreproudlyproducesfive showandofferingsixeducationprogramseveryyear.Our2024season continuestobepersonal,passionate,andplayfulwithTheOutsideup next,followedbyTheDoubleVandMurderontheLinks.
WeCelebrateYou!
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6460E.PacificCoastHwy,Suite125 LongBeach,CA90803 (562)431-0445 www.noblebirdrotisserie.com
ThankyouLONGBEACHfornamingusthecity’sBESTCHICKEN forTHREEYEARSinarow!We’resohonoredtoalsobenamed BESTBRUNCH,HEALTHFOODCUISINE,&FAMILYRESTAURANT thisyear!
We’reproudtosourceourpasture-raisedchickensfromafamily-run farmwherethechickensgrazeoutdoorsinmobilecoops24/7andwhere noantibiotics,hormonesoradditivesofanykindareeverused.Additionally, ourmenuincludesmultipleprotein offeringssuchasallnaturalspareribs andsustainablebeef.Seasonalsides arealwaysfresh,andanarrayofunique sandwiches,bowls,salads,wrapsand signaturedisheslikepotpie,chicken+ wafflesandchickennoodlesoupround outthemenu.
LongBeachisnotjustwherewework, itiswherewelive,andwearehumbledto serveourcommunity.Wearesograteful foryoursupport!
www.visitingangels.com/longbeach 562-225-8106
VisitingAngelsisgratefulfortheopportunitytohelpseniorsin thegreaterLongBeachandSealBeacharealivesafelyand comfortablyintheirownhomes.ForthepastnineteenyearsVisiting Angelshasassistedclientsandtheirfamilieswithavarietyofdaily livingactivitiessuchasmealprep,medicationreminders,light housekeeping,hygiene,bathing,dressing,transfers,ambulation, errandrunningandsafety. Welovewhatwedoandwhoweserve! BESTLEGALSERVICES FAVORITEGENERALATTORNEY FAVORITELIVINGTRUST FAVORITEFAMILYLAWGROUP FAVORITELIVINGTRUST
POTIERLAWGROUP
3233EBroadway,LongBeach (562)986-9900
www.potierlawgroup.com
ThePotierLawGroupprovides quality,personalizedlegalservices acrossabroadspectrumoflaw, AmandaJ.Potier,theownerofthePotierLawGroup,hasbeen anattorney,specializinginallaspectsofrealpropertysince1996. Priortobecominganattorney,Ms.Potierownedarealestate company,EscrowCompanyandheadedthesalesdepartmentof FirstAmericanTitleInsuranceCompany.Thisin-depth,handson experienceintherealestatefieldgivesMs.Potiertheuniqueability tounderstandanddealwiththepracticalaspectsofaclient’sissues aswellasthelegalaspects.Ms.Potier’sgoalineverytransactionis tostructureasolutionthatworksforthatparticularclient,practically andlegally.
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Thestaffat TheLawOfficeofMichaelS.Braun in Torrance,California, care deeplyaboutourclients’needs.Weunderstandbeingavictimofa seriousaccident canbeaverytraumaticexperienceandeachcaseisunique.Our personalinjury attorneys areknownforbeingcompassionateandhandlingeachcaseonitsunique merits.Call 310-984-3220 tolearnmoreaboutyourlegaloptionsfora personal injury,autoaccident or wrongfuldeath case.Wewillworkdiligentlytokeepeach clientupdatedontheircase’sstatusandwillrespondtoallinquiriesinatimelymanner. MichaelBraunwillusetheknowledgehegainedasaninsurancedefenseattorneyto maximizeourclients’compensationandavoidunnecessarydelays.
Ifyouwereinjuredinanaccidentthatwasnotyourfault,getrightfulcompensationfor:
Medicalbillsrelatedtoyourinjuriesaswellasfuturemedical expenses
Wageslostduetotimetakenofffromwork,includingdoctor appointmentsandphysicaltherapy
Physicalpainandsuffering
Permanentdisabilityanddisfigurementresultingfromtheaccident
Emotionalandpsychologicaldistressresultingfromtheaccident
Variousothercoststhatarerelatedtotheaccident,includingproperty damage
3301E.PacificCoastHighway,SignalHill,CA (562)961-1000 www.Naders.com
Nader’sLa Popularfurniture storesisproudtobe oneofthelongest runningfamily businessesinthe SouthernCalifornia. Thefirstfurniture storewasopenedby CharlesA.Nader,in Gardena,Californiain 1956.CharlesSr.wasagreatbelieverinfamilyvalues,atraditionhe passedontohiseightchildrenand28grandchildren,manyofwhom continuetoworkinourfamilyfurniturebusinesstothisday.Nader’s nowhasthreefurniturestoresinGardena,Carson,andLongBeach/ SignalHill,aswellasouronlinefurnitureoutletandourwarehouse/ clearancecenterlocation.Wecarryafullinventoryofbedroom, livingroom,diningroomandofficefurniture,aswellasentertainment centers,mattresses,fireplaces,andaccessoriesincludinglamps, rugs,screens,mirrors,bedlinens,vanitysets,furniturecareproducts andmore.AtNader´sLaPopularweareproudtocontinueCharles Sr.’straditionoftreatingourcustomerswithhonestyandrespect.
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3828SchaufeleAve.,Suite300,LongBeach,CA90808 (562)997-1144
LaserCareSpecialists.com
Locatedinabeautiful,state-of-the-art,13,000square-footfacility,LaserSkinCareCenter offerscomprehensiveskincaretopatientsofallages.Theirofferingsincludemedical, cosmetic,andsurgicaldermatologycare.LaserSkinCareCenteriscommittedtoyourskin healthandoffersavarietyofmedicalservicesincludingannualskincancerexams,moleand wartremoval,andtreatmentofeczemaandpsoriasistonameafew.Theirboard-certified, MohsCollege,fellowship-traineddermatologistsalsoofferMohsMicrographicSurgeryonsite. Additionally,theyareavailabletocareforyourcosmeticconcernswithservicestotreatwrinkles, finelines,pigmentation,sundamage,scars,looseskin,volumeloss,brokenvessels,andmore! TheLaserSkinCareCenterteamputspatientcareandclinicalexcellenceaboveallelse.
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BUONO’SPIZZERIA
401W.WillowSt.562-595-6138
250-AW.OceanBl.562-432-2211
222R-1W.6thSt(SanPedro)310-547-0655 BuonosPizza.com
Openat11a.m.dailyBuono’shasbeenservingupclassicSouthern ItaliancomfortfoodtotheLongBeachandSanPedrocommunitiesfor over50years.We’reknownforourwarmfriendlydiningexperience–and ourfamousaward-winningpizzaswhicharefashionedfromhand-kneaded dough,homemadesauces,sausagesandmore,bakedtoperfectioninour gasfiredbrickovens.OurmenualsoboastsItaliandishespreparedfrom recipesthathavebeeninourfamiliesforgenerations.Buonappetito! BESTSOLARCOMPANY BESTROOFING
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20960SBrantAvenue,LongBeach 562-800-5620
www.byltup.com
AsaGAFMasterElitecontractor,BYLTup providescuttingedgecommercialand residentialsolarroofingsolutionssuchasthe GAFTimberlineSolarshingleroofingsystem throughoutalloftheLongBeachandgreater LosAngelesandOrangeCountyareas.With expertlytrainedprojectmanagers,office supportstaffandateamoffieldtechnicians, BYLTupensurestheentireroofingandsolar processistransparentandseamlesstothe customer.BornandraisedinLongBeach, co-foundersBradyWoodsideandTrevorLeeds areexcitedtobringtheiryearsofsolarroofing experienceandsupporttotheLongBeach communityandarehonoredtobegiving backtothecommunitythroughseverallocal andstatecharitieswitheveryprojectthey complete.Noprojectistoobigorsmall, justgivethemacall!
SAINTJOSEPHHIGHSCHOOL
5825N.WoodruffAve.,Lakewood,CA90713
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Fornearly2decadesOlivesGourmet GrocerhasbeenservingtheBelmont Heightscommunity.OwnersErinO’Hagen andLaurieSemonbuilt‘Olives’tobeyour go-togrocery,hotfood,sandwichbar, andcateringbusiness.Theirloveoffresh, qualityingredientshavebeenattheforefrontofeveryrecipe.Olives welcomesallfoodies,flavorseekers,healthexpertsandwellness wizardstojoinusforabite,agrab-and-godinner,acleansalad,a rarespice,abottleofwineandmuchmore!
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Wethankyouall,ourstaff,lovedones,friendsoldandnew,and ouramazingcommunityforyourcontinuedsupport.You’vekept usgoingsince2014andwearestrivingtobebetteryearafter year.Thankyou!
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Michael’sonNapleshas earnedaspecialplacein theheartsofbothlocalsand touristsalike.Openingin2007, itisrenownedasapioneerin thefarm-to-tablemovement conceptthathashelpedtoelevateLongBeach’sfoodculture. Therestaurant’sExecutiveChefEricSamaniegobringshislove forauthenticregionalItaliancuisinetothetable,withhisuseof house-madepastasandlocallysourcedproduce.Thestaff,ledby GMandSommelierMassimoAronne,arecommittedtoproviding anunforgettablediningexperiencethatistailoredtoeachguest. Massimo’sexpertiseinwinepairingisevidentintheirawardwinningwinelist.Withachicandrelaxedambiance,guestscan enjoythediningexperienceinupscalecasualattireordressupfor aspecialeveningunderthestars.Don’tforgettotrytheirsignature AperolSpritzatthebar!
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Ihavebeenafull-timepracticingattorneyinCaliforniasince1991.Mycareerstartedoutworkingasan insurancedefenseattorneydefendingtheinsuredsofvariousinsurancecompanieswhowerebeingsuedfor variouslegalmatters.
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MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenterhasbeenproviding thecommunitywithcompassionate,qualityhealthcarefor100+years. Aleaderinspecializedcare,educationandresearch,itisoneofonly twolocationstoofferabloodtestthatisbeingstudiedasawayto detectcancerearlyinpatients,calledPathfinder2Study.
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310-900-1600
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ComptonCollegehasa97-yearhistoryofofferinganoutstandingand accessiblecollegeeducationtoourcommunity.Partofprovidinga comprehensiveacademicprogramisensuringstudentshavethetoolsthey needtobesuccessful.We’reheretohelp!Studentslearn,study,andearn theirdegreesandcertificateswithhelpfromprofessors,counselors,andstaff memberswhoarededicatedtomakingsuretheirgoalsaremet.
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MusiqueSurLaMerYouthOrchestras (MSLMYO)hasbeeninspiring excellence,leadership,andcommunity servicesince2000.FoundingDirectorMarcyA.Sudockisa violinist,musiceducator,andadistinguishedconductor.The mission-Empoweringmusicianstocreatepeacethroughthe internationallanguageofmusic.Strongethics,responsibility, musicality,educationandpassiondistinguishestheMSLMYSO program.
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BelmontShore Optometricwas establishedin1985and ourmissionfromthevery beginningistoprovide apersonalizedeyecare experiencethatfocuses onthespecificneedsand challengesofyoureyes. Ourdedicationtohonest andethicalservicesand embracingtechnological advancementsiswhy somanyLongBeach residentscontinueto entrusttheireyecareto usforover30years.
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Dr.StephenCoates andhistalented teamarededicated toprovidingyouwith thepersonalized, comfortable,andhigh qualitydentalcare youdeserve-andat yourconvenience.We acceptappointments beforeandafterschool andwork.
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SpiritCruisesbeganin1982inthenewlyopened ShorelineMarinainDowntownLongBeach.In 1989,brothersJayme,Marcus,andNickexpanded toShorelineVillageandaddedtotheirfleetanew90ft WestportMotorYacht.SpiritCruisesisafamilybusiness wherethesethreebrothersandthreesonsWinter,West &WyattserveasCaptainsthatoperatetheYachts. Fivegrandchildrenwillbejoiningthecrewoverthenext fewyears.Ourprimaryfocusisonprivatechartersfor familycelebrationsandcompanyeventsfor20guestsupto120guests.Overthepast40years,ourcruisesaresomemorablethatmanytimes connectionsthatstartedwithabirthdaypartyhavereturnedandcelebratedothereventssuchasengagementandweddingcelebrations,tobaby showers,toanniversaryparties,retirementeventsandthentomemorialservices.Additionally,weprovidepublicsightseeingcruises,dinnercruises, cocktailcruises,porttours,sunsetcruises,andpeak-seasonwhalewatchexcursions.Weoperateourpubliccruisesyear-roundonweekends &holidays,anddailyduringthesummer.OurcruisesdepartfromShorelineVillageatDock9whichisatthefrontdoorofParkersLighthouse Restaurant.Wevalidateparkingforthefirsttwohours.Ourfamilylooksforwardtoservingyourfamilyinthefuture.Pleasecallusat(562)495-5884 orcheckourwebsiteatspiritmarine.comformoreinformationorpubliccruiseschedules.
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LazyAcres,anintegral partoftheLongBeach communitysince2012,is committedtopromoting optimalhealthand wellnessthroughanatural approach.Theyoffer everythingfromorganic andseasonalproduce toresponsibly-raisedmeat,supplements,andbodycareproducts, supportingtheircustomersinmind,body,andsoul.Asatrusted resource,theycatertoanyonepassionateabouthealthylivingand goodfood.Theirdedicationextendstolocalcommunitieswiththe Envirotokensprogram,launchedinSpring2023.Thisinitiativehas allowedthemtodonatenearly$7,000tolocalnonprofitssuchas theBoys&GirlsClub,PartnersofParks,andtheFoodBankof SouthernCalifornia.Tolearnmore,visitwww.lazyacres.com. Open6am-10pmdaily.
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LheCarpenterCenterCelebratesits30thAnniversarySeasonThisFall! CSULB’sCarpenterCenterdebuteditsfirstseasonin1994andhas beenaculturalhotspoteversince,attractingaward-winningperformers includingGrammywinnersSamaraJoyandBranfordMarsalis,and EmmywinnersHenryWinklerandBillNye.Nowonderit’sconsistently votedLongBeach’sfavoriteperformingartsvenue.Thetheatre’sstage, modeledafterthedancestageattheDavidH.KochTheateratLincoln Center,alsomakestheCenteraSoCalfavoriteforexperiencingdance performances.Inadditiontotheirupcoming30thAnniversarySeason, theCarpenterCenter’sdonor-supportedArtsforLifeprogramwillagain providefreeartseducationexperiencestoLBUSDstudentsaswellas affordableartsperformancesfortheentirecommunitytoenjoy. Markyourcalendars—theCarpenterCenter’s30th AnniversarySeasonwillberevealedonJune1at www.carpenterarts.org.Signuptobethefirsttoexplore theartistsandshowscomingtoLongBeach’sfavorite performingartsvenue!
akewood ChristianSchools isaChrist-centered academicand creativecommunity developingleaders ofcharacterfrom preschool–8th grade.Ourloving andsafesmallclass environmentnurtures academic,social,andspiritualgrowthwhileprovidingacademic excellenceandoutstandingprogramsincludingaward-winningfine arts,competitiveathletics,andfunextendeddaycare.Wearedually accreditedbyWASCandACSIandourstatecredentialedteachers arealsocertifiedbyACSI.JoinusthissummerforDayCamp!
2301RedondoAvenue
SignalHill,CA90755
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TheWineCountryisanaward-winningfamily-ownedsuperstore featuringwinesfromalltheworld’smajorwineregions. Eachproductiscuratedbyourexperts,withspecialemphasis onsmall-productionchampagnes,familywineries,artisanal producers,naturalwines,andbracingrosés.Thestore’shigh standardsalsoapplytoitsexceptionalcraftbeerselectionand dazzlingarrayofspecialtyspirits.Thecutegourmetfoodselection delightscustomerswithfreshcheeses,curedmeats,oliveoils, pasta,RanchoGordobeans,appetizers,chips&crackers,and sweettreatslikeJeni’sice-creamandJohnKellychocolates.The storecraftsgorgeouscustomgiftbasketswhichdelightcorporate andpersonalcustomers.TheWineCountry’stastingroomhosts popularFridaynightwineseminarsandSaturdaystand-uptastings featuringthrillinglineups.Up-to-dateschedulesareonTheWine Country’swebsite.Open7daysaweek.
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ProdigyPlumbingInchasproudlyservedLongBeachandthe surroundingcommunitiesformorethan13years.Founderand CEOMarkEllefsoncomesfromahumblebeginning.Withagenuine workethic,intentionaldrive,andcompassionatevisiononlyfew have,MarkbuiltProdigyaroundthecorevaluesofhonesty,integrity, andgratitude.Thisdevotiontoa“peoplebeforeprofit”mindsethas grownProdigy’steamfromaone-man-one-vanplumbingoperation tonowemployingmorethan30fieldandofficeprofessionals.Every memberoftheProdigyworkfamilyisdedicatedtorevolutionizing thestandardofthehomeservicesindustryandprovidingapositive everlastingcustomerexperienceeverystepoftheway.
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LongBeach,CA,90804
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In1935LBSFinancialCreditUnionopeneditsdoorstoprovide affordablebankingservicestoLongBeachschoolemployees.
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6226ESpringSt,LongBeach,CA90815 (562)496-1978
www.drsilegy.com
InthevibrantcoastalcommunityofLongBeach,Dr.TimSilegy’s namestandsoutwhenitcomestooralandmaxillofacialsurgery.With animpressive25yearsofspecialtypractice,Dr.Silegyisestablished asthego-tooralsurgeonforpatientsseekingunparalleledexpertise, compassionatecare,andlife-changingresults.Hiscommitmentto excellenceandcaringbedsidemannerhasearnedhimtheGrunion Gazette/PressTelegram’sReader’sChoiceAwardforthesecond consecutiveyear.
Dr.SilegyhasbeeninpracticeonSpringStreetinLongBeachfor overtwodecades.HehasseencountlessemergencypatientsatLong BeachMemorialMedicalCenter,treatinginfections,cleftpalatesand facialfractures.Inhisstate-of-the-artoffice,hepracticesthefullscope ofhisspecialty,includingwisdomtoothremoval,dentalimplantology, reconstructivejawsurgeryandthemanagementofTMJdisorders.
NotonlyarepatientsfansofDr.Silegy’sexpertise,hisreputationhas alsobeensoughtoutintheworldoftelevisionandmedia,withthehit televisionshowExtremeMakeover.TheproducerschoseDr.Silegyfor apivotalrole,masterfullytransformingboththesmilesandthelivesof theirshowparticipants.
Dr.Silegy’scommitmenttoexcellenceextendsbeyondhisown practicebyactivelycollaboratingwithreferringdentiststoensurethe bestcarefortheirpatients.Dr.Silegyisatrustedpartnertoreferring dentists,providingsupport,guidance,andexpertise,tohelpcreate optimalresultsfortheirpatients.
Heisalsoarespectedexpertwithinhisprofession,andhehas lecturedforhispeers,bothnationallyandinternationally,ondental implants.
PerhapsDr.Silegy’smostnotableareaofexpertiseliesintherevolutionaryAll-on-Fourdentalimplanttechnique.Thisgroundbreaking procedureoffersanimmediateandpermanentsolutionforpatientsdealingwithmultiplemissingordecayedteeth,extensiveboneloss, poorlyfittingdentures,orotherseveredentalissues.Dr.Silegygivespatientsbackbothfunctionandaestheticsinasinglevisit,instantly providingpatientswithabrand-newsmile,strongchewingfunction,andrenewedconfidence.
AccordingtoDr.Silegy,“TheAll-on-Fourtechniquerepresentsaparadigmshiftindentalimplantology,offeringafaster,moreefficient solutioncomparedtotraditionalimplantmethods.Apatientwhoistooembarrassedtosmileorwhoexperiencespaineverytimeheorshe triestoeat,cancometomyofficeandleavewithavibrantsmileandnewleaseonlifethesameday.Whatusedtotakemonthscannowbe doneinamatterofhours!”
Dr.Silegytreatsallpatientswithrespectanddignity.Patientsarenottheircondition,aprocedureoraninsurancecode.Patientsarepeople whosimplywantsolutionstolife-alteringproblems.Whetheryou’reconsideringdentalimplantsorneedwisdomtoothremoval,Dr.Silegywill careforyouasanindividual,inawarm,friendly,andcomfortableenvironment,justasifyouwereamemberofhisownfamily.
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Plumber ....................................ProdigyPlumbing PlumbingCompany ..................Mr.RooterPlumbing ofLongBeach
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BCUnifiedSchoolDistrictisguidedbyamissiontodevelopacommunityof lifelonglearners,creativethinkers,andresponsibleindividualsbyproviding innovativeandhigh-qualityeducationalprogramsinasafeandsupportiveenvironment. Studentacademicachievementisattheforefrontofourworkasweserveover18,000 transitionalkindergartenthrough12th-gradestudentsatour30schools.ABCUSDhas servedstudentsfromthecitiesofArtesia,Cerritos,HawaiianGardens,andportions ofLakewood,LongBeach,andNorwalkfornearly60years.It’snotsurprisingthat withouraward-winningschools,rigorouscurriculum,focusonstudentachievement, andawhole-childapproachtoeducation,familiesfromacrossLosAngelesCounty havechosenABCUSDschoolsfortheirchildren’seducation.Wearehonoredtohave thesupportofourcommunities,whohaveselectedusasaPress-Telegram/Grunion Gazette“favorite”schooldistrict.LearnmoreaboutABCUSDatabcusd.us.
Address:5920DelAmoBlvd,Lakewood,CA90713
OfficePhone:(562)496-2000 www.drbrodskysmile.com
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rodskyOrthodonticsisheretoturnyoursmileintothebestversionofitself!Ouramazing team,ledbyDr.Joel,Dr.CharlesBrodsky,andDr.JeremyVisticahasthetechnique, theknow-how,andthepassiontoturnyoursmilegoalsintoreality.Thankyoutoallour supportersandpatientsforvotingusas“BestOrthodontist”inLongBeach.Wearehonored toberecognizedbythecommunitythatwelovesomuch.Wearesoproudofallthe beautifulsmileswehavecreatedovertheyears.Forover45yearsBrodskyOrthodontics hasbeenservingtheLongBeachareawiththelatestandmostcomfortableorthodontic treatments,likebracesandInvisalign.Wetreatpatientsofallages.Scheduleyour complimentaryconsultationandgetstartedonyournewsmile.
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(562)439-RIBS
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5825N.WoodruffAve.,Lakewood,CA90713 (562)925-5073 www.sj-jester.org
SaplesRibCompanyisfamily ownedandoperatedsince1992. WespecializeinBabyBackRibs, SlowRoastedTri-Tip,PrimeRib, BeefBrisket,Sandwiches,Gourmet Salads,andourever-popularOnionBrick.AvailableforTakeout, ourPartyPacksincludetheperfectmixofourMeats,Sides,and Cornbread.OurSignatureBBQSauceisSweet&Tangy,andavailable inbottlesforpurchase.Therestauranthaslargecomfortablebooths andaseparatebarareawheremanychoosetodine.Forlargeparties, ourbanquetroomcanseatupto50guests.Wecaterhundredsof eventsyearlyfromdeliverytofull-servicewithstaff,andevenamobile BBQon-sitewhenrequested.Whetherplanningacorporatemeeting, teambanquet,orwedding,weservegroupsof25-5,000.Pleasevisit ribcompany.comformoreinformationoneverythingweoffer.
aintJosephHighSchool isaCatholicfour-year collegepreparatoryfor youngwomen,aministry oftheArchdioceseofLos Angeles.Foundedbythe SistersofSt.Josephof Carondeletandrooted intheirrichhistoryand charism,weempowereach studenttodevelopher intellect,abilities,andgifts throughchallengingclasses anddiverseco-curricular opportunities.SaintJoseph HighSchooliscommitted toenablingeachstudenttobecome“allofwhichwomaniscapable” bydevelopinghertalentsandgiftstobecomeapositiveforce thatcontributestotheglobalcommunityin“aspiritofexcellence temperedbygentleness,peaceandjoy.”
AMERICANCAREERCOLLEGE
1200NorthMagnoliaAve. Anaheim,CA92801 www.americancareercollege.edu
AmericanCareerCollege-OrangeCounty isproudtoacceptthedistinctionof2024 “FavoriteCareerCollege:TradeSchool”and “FavoriteCareerCollege:NursingSchool” fromvotersintheLongBeachcommunity!*
Forover45years,AmericanCareer Collegehascommittedtoprovidingquality trainingtoover65,000graduatesandcurrent studentsforcareersinhealthcare.Offering 13programs,includingDentalAssisting,MedicalAssistant,PharmacyTechnician,Vocational Nursing,RespiratoryTherapy,Radiography,andmore,ACCstudentscanchoosefroma widerangeofdiplomaanddegreeoptionstomeettheireducationalgoals.
AtACC,ourcommitmentdoesn’tendwithgraduation.OurCareerServicesdepartment offerspersonalizedcoachingandtrainingtohelpyoupreparefortheperfectcareerin healthcare.Financialaidandscholarshipsareavailableforthosewhoqualify.
DiscoveryourpotentialwithAmericanCareerCollege!Visitusat americancareercollege.edutolearnmore.
*Asvotedbythereadersofthe2024Press-Telegram&GrunionGazetteReadersChoiceAwards. Programsvarybylengthandcampus.ACCprovidescareerguidanceandassistancebutcannotguaranteeemployment. FAVORITEDAYCARE RISINGTIDE@MKEC 607East3rdStreet,LongBeach 562-437-0958ext.25 https://www.risingtideatmkec.org
RisingTIDE@MKECthanksyouforyourvotes!RisingTIDEat theMarqueriteKieferEducationCenterisaneducationand developmentprogramforurbanchildrenandyouth.Theprogram hasbeen(T)raining(I)ndividualsto(D)evelopand(E)xcelbyuplifting, developing,andempoweringyoungindividualsindowntownLongfor over20years
Guidedbycorevaluesofintegrity,unityandmakingadifference, staffandvolunteersprepareyoungpeopletoleadhappy,whole,and productivelivesbyequippingthemtheskillsandtoolsnecessaryto becomeself-reliantandfulfilltheiracademic,professionalandpersonal potential.Theover150youngpeoplewhoattendRisingTIDEknow theirlivesarevaluedandtreasuredthankstosupporterslikeyou!
ILWUCreditUnionwasfoundedin1954bylongshoremenforlongshoremen. Asanot-for-profit,member-ownedfinancialinstitution,wearededicatedto servingtheuniquefinancialneedsofILWUmembersandtheirfamilies.ILWU CreditUnionexiststosupportourunionbrothersandsisterswithlowerloan rates,highersavingsrates,enhancedaccessservices,andproductsand programsdesignedexclusivelyforunionmembers.Wearealsoproudto supportILWUeventsandthecharitiesandcausesimportanttoourmembers andlocalcommunities.ComevisitusatoneofourSouthernCalifornia locationsinLongBeach,WilmingtonorSanPedro.Forafulllistofproducts, servicesandadditionalbenefits,pleasevisitwww.ilwucu.org.