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Thankyou Press-Telegram/GrunionGazette readersforvotingMemorialCare the BestHospital, BestCancerTreatmentCenter, BestMedicalGroup and BestUrgentCare inLongBeach—again!

MemorialCarehasbeenavitalhealthcareproviderforLongBeachandcommunities throughoutLACountyforover116years.LongBeachMedicalCenteristhecity’stop providerofadultspecialtycare,withservicescomparabletomostacademicinstitutions, andafull-servicechildren’sandwomen’shospitalrightonourcampus.Additionally, wehavefourMemorialCareMedicalGroupprimarycarelocationsandmultiple convenientlylocatedurgentcarefacilities.BeingconnectedwiththeMemorialCare familymeansyourfamilygetstheverybestcare,closetohome.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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

A READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

Repair&Service(Dealership) ........LongBeachHonda Repair&Service(Local) .................ACAAutomotive Tires&Rims ....................................PerformancePlusTireand AutomotiveSuperstore

TowCompany AAALongBeachInsurance andMemberServices

EATERIES

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

EDUCATION

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

EDUCATION

A READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

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

HEALTH&WELLNESS

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

HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

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

HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

A READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

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

LEGALSERVICES

AccidentAttorney ..........................LallandeLawGroup

DUIAttorney ..................................LawOfficesofMichaelBraun

FamilyLawAttorney ...................... LawOfficesMich

GeneralAttorney ...........................TLDLaw

LegalServices ...............................PotierLawGro

LivingTrustAttorney .....................TLDLaw

PersonalInjuryAttorney ................OmegaLawGr

SHOPPING

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

SPECIALTYSERVICES

Accountant ....................................Sawin&Kotani,CPA’sTax ProseInc.

AccountingService .......................TaxProseInc.

SPECIALTYSERVICES

A READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

THINGSTOGO&DO

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

BESTCOFFEESHOP SHELDRAKECOFFEE ROASTING

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.

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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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BESTNON-PROFITORGANIZATION

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INTERNATIONALCITYTHEATRE

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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2ndandPCH

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!

BESTSENIORIN-HOMECARE VISITINGANGELS

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

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3233EBroadway,LongBeach (562)986-9900

www.potierlawgroup.com

FAST,AFFORDABLE,RELIABLE

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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OURPERSONALINJURYPRACTICEIN

SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA

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

BESTFURNITURESTOREINDEPENDENT NADER’SSIGNALHILL

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

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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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250-AW.OceanBl.562-432-2211

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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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BYLTUP

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!

BESTBINGO

SAINTJOSEPHHIGHSCHOOL

5825N.WoodruffAve.,Lakewood,CA90713

(562)940-7197

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Thankyouforvotingus“BestBingo”againthisyear.Wehaveenjoyed hostingBingoeveryWednesdayforthepast43years!Ourteam looksforwardtowelcomingyoueachweektoafunandrelaxingevening withfamilyandfriends.Asanon-profitcharitablebingowecountonyour supporttoprovidevitalprogramsforallofourstudents.SJBingooffers thebestvaluewiththeBIGGESTJACKPOTS!Reserveyourseatand tabsonthebingomenowapp.Walk-insarealwayswelcome.Wehave plentyofseating,parkingandadeliciouscateringmenu.

OLIVESGOURMETGROCER

3510EBroadway,LongBeach (562)439-7758

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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!

OLIVESISCOMMITTEDTOPREMIUMQUALITY,ARTISAN SANDWICHESFROMOURFRESHDELIANDUNIQUE, CREATIVEFOODS.

Pickupdinnertogo,getagiftfromourwineandbeerselection ormeetafriendatourlittlemarketinLongBeach,CA.Feelfree tobrowseourmenus,discoverourexcitingselectionofspecialty brandsandexpandyourfoodknowledgethroughourcooking classes,winetastingsandentertainingguides.

“It'snotveryoftenthatyou meetavendorthatexceeds yourexpectationsonall fronts,butAshleyatFloor CoveringInternationaldid justthat.” PamelaW.

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SteveT.

5662E.2ndSt.,LongBeachCA90803 (562)433-3800

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Weservealargevarietyof nigirisushiandsashimiand smallplatespreparedusingbasic Japanesemethods.Wealsooffer agoodselectionofcraftsakes andbeer.Fromspecialtyrollstoramentotraditionalsushiand sashimi,thereissomethingforeveryonetoenjoyinourrelaxed diningspace.

Wethankyouall,ourstaff,lovedones,friendsoldandnew,and ouramazingcommunityforyourcontinuedsupport.You’vekept usgoingsince2014andwearestrivingtobebetteryearafter year.Thankyou!

2801JuniperoAve.,Suite210,SignalHill,CA90755 562-283-5524

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PremiumTermiteandPestControlisyourlocallyownedresource foryourpestcontrolneeds.Ourthreecorevaluesarefirst, havingfunasateam.Weknowthataworkforceofindividualswho arethrilledwiththecompanytheyworkforwillequatetobetter servicetoourcustomers.Second,wehavecompassionandserve whenevercalleduponforlocalcommunityeventsandbeyond. And,finally,weREALLYcareaboutourcustomers.Withour secondmileservicewearealwayslookingforwaystoputinalittle extraeffortaroundyourhomeandbusiness,weoftenbringupthe trashcansandrollupthehose.Weknowthatbyhavingfunasa team,compassionforourcommunityandbeyondandtrulycaring forourcustomerswewillbuildrelationshipsthatlastalifetime.

2650E.70thSt.,LongBeach,CA90805 562-444-3264

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Mr.RooterPlumbingisfamilyownedandoperatedandhas beenservingthelocalLongBeachcommunityforover 30years.Thankyoutoallourloyalcustomersfortheircontinued trustandsupport.WearehonoredtobetheBestLongBeach Plumbing&RooterCompany!

562-716-6544

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TheBestDARNteamofpetspecialistsservingthecity ofLongBeachsince2006!PetWaggin’PetCareisa full-servicepetcarecompanyservingLongBeachandSignal Hillareas.Asabusiness,weareproudofthereputationwe havebuiltbybeingpassionateandcommittedtoproviding LongBeachwithexcellentandtrustedpetcare.It’sour Missiontoprovideourlocalcommunitywithpetcarethat reflectsourcommitmenttoexcellence!

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RISTORANTE

56202ndStreet,LongBeach (562)439-7080 www.michaelsonnaples.com

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!

LAWOFFICEOFMICHAELS.BRAUN

21515HawthorneBlvd.,Suite#670,Torrance,CA90503

(310)984-3220 www.brauninjurylaw.com

Ihavebeenafull-timepracticingattorneyinCaliforniasince1991.Mycareerstartedoutworkingasan insurancedefenseattorneydefendingtheinsuredsofvariousinsurancecompanieswhowerebeingsuedfor variouslegalmatters.

Since1995mypracticehasfocusedonrepresentingvictimsofpersonalinjuryandotheraccidentclaims, aswellasothercivilmattersincluding,butnotlimitedto,landlord/tenant/realestatematters,employment matters,breachofcontract,business/insurancelitigation.Iamastrongbelieverinkeepingallclientsinformed astothestatusoftheircasesandmakeitapointtorespondtoallclientinquiriesinatimelymanner.Ihave extensiveexperienceinrepresentingindividualsandcompaniesinvariouscivilmattersandhavealongtrack recordofobtainingsuccessfulresultsforclients.Ilookforwardtodiscussingyourmatterwithyou.

MichaelS.Braun

2801AtlanticAve,LongBeach,CA90806 (562)933-2000 memorialcare.org/longbeach

MemorialCare’sprimarycarelocationsinLongBeacharethe hubofthecommunity’spreventativehealthandserveasthe medicalhomeformanywithMemorialCareMedicalGrouplocations atLosAltos,DouglasPark,LakewoodandsoontobeNaples.

MemorialCare’sspecialtycarelocation,LongBeachMedical Center,bridgesthegapbetweenacutecareandchronicconditions fortheLongBeachCommunity.

MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenterhasbeenproviding thecommunitywithcompassionate,qualityhealthcarefor100+years. Aleaderinspecializedcare,educationandresearch,itisoneofonly twolocationstoofferabloodtestthatisbeingstudiedasawayto detectcancerearlyinpatients,calledPathfinder2Study.

Inaddition,MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenterisranked amongthetophospitalsinLosAngelesCountyandCalifornia,and rankednationallyinorthopedicsandobstetrics/gynecologyby U S News & World Report —andincludedinNewsweek’slistofWorld’s BestHospitalsforsixyearsinarow.

AtitsMemorialCareToddCancerInstitute,patientsreceive targeted,customizedtreatment—andbetteroutcomes—withthe latesttherapiesandsurgicaltechniques.TheMemorialCareTodd CancerInstitutespecializesingynecology,breast,gastrointestinal, thoracicandurinarycancers.

Withurgentcare,primarycarelocations,anadultspecialtycare hospitalandafull-servicechildren’shospital—MemorialCarehas residentscoveredfrombirthtotheirgoldenyears.

Tolearnmore,visitmemorialcare.org.

BESTCARPET/FLOORINGCOMPANY FLOORCOVERINGS

INTERNATIONAL

4401AtlanticAve#200,LongBeach,CA90807(*byapptonly*) 562-661-8288

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Asalocalandfamily-ownedcompany,wearesoproudtohave beenvotedthebestCarpet/FlooringStoreinLongBeach!

Ourteamofflooringexpertsarededicatedtoprovidingyouwith superiorcraftsmanshipforfloorsthatarebothfunctionaland beautiful.Webringtheflooringshowroomtoyourdoorwith over3,000samplesandbelievethatconvenienceandin-depth consultation,inadditiontoqualityproductsandworkmanship,are essentialtoensuringourclients’satisfaction.Wealwaysstriveto exceedexpectationsandourexcellentonlinereviewsproveit! WhatsetsusapartatFloorCoveringsInternational®isour commitmenttobuildingtrustandlastingrelationshipswithour clients.FromthemomentourDesignAssociateentersyourhome, theymakeittheirprioritytorespectyourtimeandspace.They takethetimetogettoknowyouandyouruniqueneeds,sothey cancreateaflooringsolutionthatnotonlymeets,butexceeds yourexpectations.

Whetheryou’relookingforhardwood,carpet,vinyl,oranyother flooringsolution,ourteamhastheknowledgeandexpertiseto helpyoufindtheperfectfitforyourhome.AtFloorCoverings International®,weareproudtobeoneofthehighest-rated flooringcompaniesinNorthAmerica.Ifyou’relookingfora flooringcompanythattrulycaresaboutyourneedsandprovides exceptionalserviceandcraftsmanship,giveusacall;we’dbe honoredtoleaveyoufloored!.

COMPTONCOLLEGE

1111E.ArtesiaBlvd.Compton

310-900-1600

www.compton.edu

ComptonCollegehasa97-yearhistoryofofferinganoutstandingand accessiblecollegeeducationtoourcommunity.Partofprovidinga comprehensiveacademicprogramisensuringstudentshavethetoolsthey needtobesuccessful.We’reheretohelp!Studentslearn,study,andearn theirdegreesandcertificateswithhelpfromprofessors,counselors,andstaff memberswhoarededicatedtomakingsuretheirgoalsaremet.

ComptonCollegeprovidesfinancial,academicandtechnicalsupportfor thoseinneedsuchasfinancialaidandscholarships,tutoring,freescantrons andbluebooks,laptopandWi-fihotspotloans,freeparkingpermitsanda MetroGoPass,onefreemealdailyattheon-campusEverytableCafe,and otherstudentsupportprogramsareinplacetomakesureeverystudentisa successstory.

ComeseehowaffordableaComptonCollegeeducationcanbe.TheOliver W.ConnerCollegePromisefeewaiverprogramwasexpandedinfall2023 toincludeallfirst-timecollegestudentsregardlessofageorwhethertheylive withintheComptonCommunityCollegeDistrictserviceboundariesornot. First-timecollegestudents(full-orpart-time)whomeettheeligibilitycriteria willhavetheir$46perunitenrollmentfeeswaivedatComptonCollegefortwo years(upto15unitsperterm).

Six-andeight-weeksummersessionsbeginJune17,andasecond eight-weeksummersessionbeginsJuly1.Thefall2024semesterbegins August24.

Studentsmayapplyandregisteronline,24hoursperdayviatheCompton Collegewebsitewww.compton.edu.

ACADEMYHIGHSCHOOL

1637LongBeachBlvd,LongBeach (562)283-4456

https://www.ivahigh.org

Wherewillyourcuriosity takeyou?IVAHighisthe placewherestudentsexplore multiplepathwaysandfindtheir voice.Weempowerlearners toimpacttheircommunities whiledevelopingadeeper understandingofthemselves andtheworld.

Ourlearner-centeredapproachputsstudentsinchargeoftheir education,whileanon-sitedualenrollmentprogramandpaid internshipstransformlearningintoaction.IVAHighalsohasthe highestpassratefordualenrollmentcoursesinallofLongBeach. Studentscomeforcollegeprep,STEAM,engineering,design,and limitlessoptionsfortheirfuture.Theystayforthesmaller,saferlearning environmentwithoutstandingteachersandfriends,creatingjoyful experiencesinacaringcommunity.

IVAHighisafullyaccredited,tuition-freepublichighschoolinLong Beachwithamissiontoempowerstudentstothinkwell:creatively, critically,andwithacapacityforself-growth.

tIn-N-Out®,everyburgermadeiscookedfreshtoorder.With 100%purebeef,realAmericancheese,andleafedlettuce, vine-ripenedplumptomatoesstackedhighonafreshlybakedbun. Andyourburgerdoesn’thitthegrilluntilyouaskforit.Weeven usefreshcutpotatoesforourFrenchfries,andmakeourshakes fromrealicecream.Afterall,we’recookingforsomeonespecial, wearecookingforyou. BESTCHARTERSCHOOL

CuriousMinds.EmpoweredCommunity

4600LosCoyotesDiagonal,LongBeach,CA90815 6391E.PacificCoastHwy.,LongBeach,CA90803 7691CarsonSt.,LongBeach,CA90808 4041LakewoodBlvd.,LongBeach,CA90712 (800)786-1000www.in-n-out.com

SAWIN&KOTANI

SAWIN&KOTANI,CPA’S

4401AtlanticAve#103

LongBeach,CA

562-422-8600

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OBESTORTHODONTIST

DR.MARKA.GARLINGTON

5479EAbbeyfieldSt.#1,LongBeach,CA90815 (562)439-4553

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urpriorityat Sawin&Kotani Accountancy Corporationisto providepersonalized servicetoallofour clients.Everybusiness andeveryindividualis unique,sowebeginarelationshipbydevelopingacomprehensive understandingofagivenclient’sfinancialstanding.Thisallows ustodelveintospecificareaswherewecanhelpaclientutilize aspecifictaxcreditortakeadvantageofaparticularaccounting techniquethatmaynotbeavailabletomost.

Thankyoutoallofourpatientsforvotingus“BestOrthodontist” inthegreaterLongBeacharea!Wearesoproudofallthesmiles wehelpedcreateandtheliveswehaveenriched.Wecontinueto striveforexcellenceinwhatwedoandwewillcontinuetohelpour cityandcommunityprosper.Makeanappointmentwithouroffice todayandseehowweareusingthemostadvancedtechnologyto createatrulydigitalexperiencefromstarttofinish.Wetreatboth childrenandadultsandweareoneoftheleadingexpertsinthe countryinusingInvisaligntotreatgrowingchildren.Westriveto providethehighestqualitycare,usingthemostadvancedtechniques available,inawarmandfriendlyenvironment.Wewantyour orthodonticexperiencetoexceedyourexpectations!

MUSIQUESURLAMERYOUTH ORCHESTRAS

423ShorelineVillageDrive,SuiteCD LongBeach,CA90802

562-480-1344

director@mslmorchestra.com www.mslmorchestra.org

MusiqueSurLaMerYouthOrchestras (MSLMYO)hasbeeninspiring excellence,leadership,andcommunity servicesince2000.FoundingDirectorMarcyA.Sudockisa violinist,musiceducator,andadistinguishedconductor.The mission-Empoweringmusicianstocreatepeacethroughthe internationallanguageofmusic.Strongethics,responsibility, musicality,educationandpassiondistinguishestheMSLMYSO program.

BasedinLongBeach,California,MSLMYSOserveschildren, teens,andadultsfrombothLosAngelesandOrangeCounties.

52192ndSt,LongBeach,CA90803 (562)438-1211 www.belmontshoreoptometric.com

BelmontShore Optometricwas establishedin1985and ourmissionfromthevery beginningistoprovide apersonalizedeyecare experiencethatfocuses onthespecificneedsand challengesofyoureyes. Ourdedicationtohonest andethicalservicesand embracingtechnological advancementsiswhy somanyLongBeach residentscontinueto entrusttheireyecareto usforover30years.

BESTPHARMACY(LOCAL)

BESTMEDICAL/MOBILITYSUPPLYSTORE

WARD’SPHARMACY

653LongBeachBlvd.,LongBeach,CA90802

(562)437-0678

wardspharmacy.com

Hours:Mon.-Sat.9a.m.-5p.m.;ClosedSun

Areyoulookingforapharmacythatdoesmorethanjusthandyou a prescriptioninapaperbag?Apharmacistwhoknowsyouand yourfamilymembersonafirst-namebasis?Ahealthcaredestination whereyoucangetpersonalizedcarefrompeoplewhogotheextra mileforyou?GoodNeighborPharmacy®isafamilyoflocally owned,locallyloved,independentpharmacieswhoprovideexactly thateveryday.

KATIELARSON

2883ESpringStSuite100,LongBeach 562.673.5335

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Realestateisavocationforme,andbeingyourfiduciaryinwhat islikelyyourlargestfinancialinvestmentistakenseriously. Communicationiskey,asisthetimewespendreviewingthe process,preparingyoutomakedecisionsandmoveforwardto life’snextchapter.Whether youarelookingtobuy,sell, orinvest,Iamreadyforyou. Thankyouforvoting methisyear’s “BestRealEstateAgent”!

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We’reinstallingthebestnewroofoptionthatincludessolar shinglesinLongBeach!Younotonlygetaroofthatisdurable andinstallslikearegularroof,butit’salsofinanciallysmart,has curbappealwithnobulkyorheavysolarpanel,andisbacked withthesamewindandwater-sheddingwarrantycoverage!

BESTDENTIST

DR.STEPHENCOATES

3303EBroadway,LongBeach,CA90803 http://www.stephencoatesdds.com/ (562)434-6414 stephencoatesdds@aol.com

Dr.StephenCoates andhistalented teamarededicated toprovidingyouwith thepersonalized, comfortable,andhigh qualitydentalcare youdeserve-andat yourconvenience.We acceptappointments beforeandafterschool andwork.

Dr.CoateshasbeenservingtheLongBeachareaforthepast 37years,andspecializesingeneraldentistryandairwayfocused dentistrysuchasexams,cleanings,teethwhitening,cosmetic treatmentssuchasveneers&implants,andthemanagementand treatmentofpatient’sconcernsrelatedtostructure,function,& behaviorastheyrelatetooverallhealthandtherelationshipoftheoral cavitytofullbodywellness.Wehaveseveralfinancialsolutionsfor thosewhoneedit.WearehappytocallLongBeachourhome,and lookforwardtoassistingyouandyourfamilywithyourdentalneeds. ThankyouforvotingusLongBeach’sBestforthelast4years!

SPIRITCRUISES

429ShorelineVillageDrive,LongBeach (562)495-5884

www.spiritmarine.com

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.

TLDLAW

3900KilroyAirportWay,Ste.240LongBeach (562)923-0971•tldlaw.com

TBESTGROCERY/FOOD:HEALTH

FAVORITEORGANICGROCERY/FOOD:SPECIALTY FAVORITESTOREHEALTH/NUTRITIONSTORE FAVORITENUTRITIONIST

LDLawprovidestrusted legalcounselinSouthern California,specializinginestate andtaxplanning,employment law,businesstransactions,trust establishment,andnavigating claims.Ourexpertiseextends tolife-changingeventssuch asdivorceorbusinessand realestatesales,ensuring seamlesstransitionsandlegacy protection.Weexcelinsuccessionplanning,includingprobate, trustadministration,andstrategictaxplanning.WithofficesinLong Beach,Downey,Irvine,andBeverlyHills,weofferconvenience andprioritizedclientsuccess,availableinEnglishandSpanish. RecognizedasBestAttorney(GeneralandLivingTrust),BestFamily LawAttorney,andFavoriteinLegalServices,TLDLawboasts over60yearsofdeliveringexceptionalresults.We’rededicated tosupportingclientsthroughtheirmostcruciallegalmatters, demonstratingalastingcommitmenttotheirsuccessandlegacy.

LAZYACRES NATURALMARKETS

2080NBellflowerBoulevard,LongBeach 562.430.4134 Lazyacres.com

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.

CARPENTERPERFORMING ARTSCENTER

6200EAthertonSt,LongBeach,CA90840 (562)985-7000

TBESTDAYCAR,FAVORITEELEMENTARYSCHOOL-PRIVATE, FAVORITEWORKPLACE,FAVORITEKIDSCAMP, FAVORITETUTORING,FAVORITEPRESCHOOL, FAVORITECHRISTIANSCHOOL, FAVORITEMIDDLESCHOOL-PRIVATE LAKEWOODCHRISTIAN

SCHOOLS

5336ArborRoad,LongBeach,CA,90808 (562)425-3358 www.lakewoodchristianschools.org www.instagram.com/lakewoodchristianschools/

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

(562)597-8303| (800) 505-5564

www.TheWineCo

untry.com

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.

BESTPLUMBINGCO.

FAVORITEPLUMBER-MARKELLEFSON FAVORITEROOTERCO PRODIGYPLUMBING

3090E.29thStreet,LongBeach,CA90806 (562)452-1181 www.prodigyplumbers.com

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.

BESTCREDITUNION

BESTAUTOLOANS

UNION

P.O.Box4860

LongBeach,CA,90804

(562)598-9007

MondaytoFriday9:30amto6:00pm Saturday9:00amto2:00pm lbsfcu.org

In1935LBSFinancialCreditUnionopeneditsdoorstoprovide affordablebankingservicestoLongBeachschoolemployees.

Today,LBSFinancialhasgrownitsMembershiptonotonlyinclude localschoolandcollegeemployees,butalsoanyonewholives orworksinthelocalarea,servingmorethan140,000Members throughoutSouthernCalifornia.

LBSFinancialoffersawidevarietyofbankingservicesfromauto andhomeloanstosavingsandcheckingaccounts.Asa not-for-profitfinancialinstitution,theCreditUnionisableto makeitsMembers’financialwellbeingitstoppriorityalong withprovidingcompetitiverates,lowfees,andconvenience.

Conveniencesinclude8localbranchlocations,mobileandonline banking,and30,000fee-freeATMsnationwide.LBSFinancial hasbeenvoted“BestLocalCreditUnion”intheLongBeach Press-Telegram&GazettesReader’sPollfor14consecutiveyears.

•BestPreschool

•BestPrivateElementarySchool

•BestPreschool

•BestElementarySchool-Private

•BestHouseofWorship

•BestMiddleSchool-Private

•BestChristianSchool(Non-Catholic)

•BestDayCareCenter

BethanyLutheranSchool~Kindergarten-8thgrade BethanyLutheranPreschool~Age2-Pre-K/TK 5100E.ArborRd.,LongBeach,CA90808

6226ESpringSt,LongBeach,CA90815 (562)496-1978

www.drsilegy.com

Dr.TimSilegy-TransformingLivesinLongBeachfor25Years

InthevibrantcoastalcommunityofLongBeach,Dr.TimSilegy’s namestandsoutwhenitcomestooralandmaxillofacialsurgery.With animpressive25yearsofspecialtypractice,Dr.Silegyisestablished asthego-tooralsurgeonforpatientsseekingunparalleledexpertise, compassionatecare,andlife-changingresults.Hiscommitmentto excellenceandcaringbedsidemannerhasearnedhimtheGrunion Gazette/PressTelegram’sReader’sChoiceAwardforthesecond consecutiveyear.

ExperienceandExpertise

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.

PioneeringSmile-in-a-Day/All-on-FourDentalImplants

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!”

WhyChooseDr.Silegy?

Dr.Silegytreatsallpatientswithrespectanddignity.Patientsarenottheircondition,aprocedureoraninsurancecode.Patientsarepeople whosimplywantsolutionstolife-alteringproblems.Whetheryou’reconsideringdentalimplantsorneedwisdomtoothremoval,Dr.Silegywill careforyouasanindividual,inawarm,friendly,andcomfortableenvironment,justasifyouwereamemberofhisownfamily.

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