2023 Press Telegram & Grunion Gazette Readers' Choice Awards

READERS’CHOICEAWARDS

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

MemorialCarehasbeenavitalhealthcareproviderforLongBeachandcommunities throughoutLACountyforover112years.LongBeachMedicalCenteristhecity’stop providerofadultspecialtycare,withservicescomparabletomostacademicinstitutions, andafull-servicechildren’sandwomen’shospitalrightonourcampus.Additionally, wehavethreeMemorialCareMedicalGroupprimarycarelocationsandmultiple convenientlylocatedurgentcarefacilities.BeingconnectedwiththeMemorialCare familymeansyourfamilygetstheverybestcare,closetohome.

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PEOPLE

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Accountant

Caterer ............................................

READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

Lallande Law, PLC

Craig Kotani of Sawin & Kotani,CPA’s

Chef Paul Buchanan ofPrimal Alchemy Catering Kitchen

Chef Chef Paul Buchanan ofPrimal AlchemyCateringKitchen

DUIAttorney ...................................LawOfficesof MatthewHoreczko

EmploymentAttorney ....................KeoKeopongEsp.

Wolf&Wallenstein

FamilyLawAttorney .......................JenSawdayEsq.

EstatePlanning,TLDLaw

FinancialAdvisor/Planner ..............SeanPayne-EdwardJones

GeneralAttorney ............................DingwellLaw,APC

HairStylistorBarber JanetMartin(AtlanticStudio425)

InsuranceAgent .............................KellyWilliamsInsurance Agency,Inc.

LivingTrustAttorney ......................Williamson&Gentilini

MortgageBroker ............................JackSkovgard

PersonalInjuryAttorney .................LallandeLaw,PLC

Photographer ..................................ScottKnecht@The7thKey

Plumber MarkEllefson-ProdigyPlumbing

RealEstateAgent ...........................DanielleFehmel,Realtorwith TheRECollective

SmallBusinessConsultant ............ScottKnecht@The7thKey

Tailor ................................................UmbertoInternationalClothier

TaxPreparer....................................CraigKotaniofSawin& Kotani,CPA’s

TravelAgent AAAInsuranceandMemberServices

MYHOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AirConditioning/HeatingCompany ...LongBeachHeating&Air Conditioning,Inc.

ApplianceRepair ............................M&MAppliances

ApplianceStore(Chain) ................. Howard’sApplianceTV&Mattress

ApplianceStore(Local) ..................FriedmansHomeExperience

BathroomRemodeling ...................c2mod

BuildingMaterials ...........................GanahlLumber

CarpetCleaning ..............................ExpertCarpetCare,Inc.

Carpet/FlooringStore.....................FamilyFloors

Contractor .......................................c2mod

DoorCompany ...............................RichDoor&WindowMilgard DealerOfTheYear2020

Electrician ....................................... AAACALVERTElectrical, HeatingandAirConditioning

Fences/Gates .................................StraightGate F

FramingStore .................................ArtisticEdge A

FurnitureStoreChain .....................AshleyFurnitur

FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie)..... ChartreuseHome

FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie).....Nader`sFurnitu

e e Fur re e Store

GarageDoorCompany ..................Byers&Butler,Inc.

Glass&MirrorCompany ................Paul’sGlassCo

HardwareStore ...............................AceHardware

HomeImprovementStore ..............Lowe’sHomeImprovement

HomeRemodeling ..........................C2MOD

HVACContractor ............................LongBeachHeating& AirConditioning,Inc.

KitchenRemodeling .......................DesignStudioon2nd

LandscapingService ......................FamilyTurfWholesalers

MattressStore ................................Sit‘nSleep

Nursery/GardenCenter ................H&HNursery

OutdoorLiving ................................FamilyTurfWholesalers

PaintStore ......................................Dunn-EdwardsPaints

PaintingContractor ........................MartinAllcoatPainting

PestControlCompany PremiumTermite&PestControl

PlumbingCompany ........................ProdigyPlumbing

Pool&SpaServices .......................EastLongBeachPoolSupply

Pool&SpaStore ............................CaliforniaHomeSpas&Patio Roofing............................................BYLTup

RooterCompany ............................ProdigyPlumbing SolarCompany ...............................BYLTup

SteamCleaner ................................MysticSteamCarpet& UpholsteryCleaning

Tile&Stone(Tie) .............................Floor&Decor

Tile&Stone(Tie) .............................TheTileZone

TreeService ....................................Walt’sTreeService

WindowCompany(Tie) LakewoodGlass&ScreenInc.

WindowCompany(Tie) ..................RichDoor&WindowMilgard DealerOfTheYear2020

WindowCoveringStore .................TheShadeStore

HEALTH&WELLNESSGOODS&SERVICES

Acupuncture ...................................SimpleHealthWellness

AssistedLiving ...............................SunriseofSealBeach

Audiologist ......................................Dr.DavidJ.DeKriek,Au.D. (FidelityHearing)

BarreFitnessClasses ....................TheBarMethodLongBeach

BootCamp ......................................Barry’sLongBeach

CancerTreatmentCenter MemorialCareToddCancerInstitute

READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

HEALTH&WELLNESSGOODS&SERVICES

Cannabis Store The Circle

CBD Retailer/Store HAVEN Cannabis Dispensary

CBD Retailer/Store ......................... The Circle

Chiropractor

Life Choice Chiropractic

Cosmetic Surgeon Laser Skin Care Center

DaySpa........................................... SkinSpiritLongBeachat2nd&PCH

Dentist............................................. Dr.StephenCoatesD.D.S.,Inc.

Dermatologist .................................LaserSkinCareCenter

EyewearStore ................................BelmontShoreOptometric

Health/FitnessClub ........................TierWellness

HearingAidCompany ....................ConnectHearing

HospitalMemorialCare...................LongBeachMedicalCenter

HospitalGroup ...............................MemorialCareMedicalGroup

LasikCenter ....................................EyePhysiciansofLongBeach

Massage

TheNOWMassageLongBeach

MedicalGroup ................................MemorialCareMedicalGroup

MedicalSpa

Nutritionist

SkinSpiritLongBeachat2nd&PCH

BeachCitiesMedicalWeightControl

Optometrist .....................................Dr.LisaAHopkins

OralSurgeon ...................................Dr.TimSilegy,DDS

Orthodontist ....................................GarlingtonOrthodontics

PediatricDentist .............................FUNtasticPediatricDental

Pediatrician .....................................ColumbiaPediatrics

PersonalTrainer ..............................LindaMacDonald

Pharmacy(Chain) ...........................CVSPharmacy

Pharmacy(Local) ............................WardsPharmacy

PhysicalTherapyCenter MovementWorksPhysicalTherapy

Pilates .............................................StudioClubPilates

PlasticSurgeon ..............................Dr.JoshuaWaltzman

Podiatrist.........................................AStepAboveFootCare

PrimaryCarePhysician ..................Dr.LaurieA.Mortara,MD

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter ........SunriseofSealBeach

SeniorIn-HomeCare ......................VisitingAngels

SkinCare.........................................LaserSkinCareCenter

UrgentCareFacility ........................MemorialCareMedicalGroup

WeightLossCenter

UrgentCare

BeachCitiesMedicalWeightControl

YogaStudio ....................................JaYoga

PLACES

ActiveAdultLivingCommunity......LeisureWorldSealBeach

Airport .............................................LongBeachAirport

AmusementPark ............................Disneyland

ArtGallery.......................................LongBeachMuseumofArt

BanquetFacility ..............................TheGrand

Bingo(Tie) .......................................LakewoodElksLodge1570

Bingo(Tie) .......................................St.JosephHighSchool

BoatingExcursion ..........................SpiritCruises

BowlingAlley ..................................CalBowl

Casino .............................................Yaamava’Resort&Casino

Cigar/VaporBar(Tie) ......................DonLupeCigarLounge

Cigar/VaporBar(Tie) ......................FatStogiesCigarLounge

CoffeeShop ....................................SheldrakeCoffeeRoasting

ComedyClub ..................................LaughFactory

CountryClub ...................................VirginiaCountryClub

Craft/Microbrewery ........................ BallastPointBrewingLongBeach

Farmers’Market .............................LongBeachSoutheast FarmersMarket

FriendlyCityorDowntown.............LongBeach

GolfCourse .....................................ElDoradoParkGolfCourse Hotel ................................................HyattRegencyLongBeach

IceRink ...........................................TheRinks-LakewoodICE

KidsCamp ......................................InternationalCityTheatre

KidsEntertainment .........................InternationalCityTheatre

Live/PerformingArtsTheatre .........InternationalCityTheatre

MovieTheater .................................ArtTheatreofLongBeach Museum ..........................................MuseumofLatinAmerican Art(MOLAA)

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment ....InternationalCityTheatre

OutdoorEntertainment(Tie) ..........MarinaVistaPark

OutdoorEntertainment(Tie) MoonlightMoviesontheBeach

PaintNight ......................................Brushstrokes+Beverages

Poker ...............................................TheGardensCasino

PropertyManagement ...................c2mod

Resort..............................................Yaamava’Resort&Casino

RetirementCommunity ..................LeisureWorldSealBeach

SchoolDistrict ................................ LongBeachUnifiedSchoolDistrict

SportsBar LegendsRestaurant&SportsBar

WeekendGetaway .........................CatalinaExpress

WineTasting ...................................TheWineCountry

Winery(Local) .................................WillmoreWineBar

Worship ...........................................BethanyLutheranChurch

FOOD&DRINK

AmericanCuisine ...........................NaplesRibCompany

ArgentineanCuisine .......................GauchoGrill

BagelShop .....................................Cassidy’sCornerCafe

Bakery .............................................Colossus

Barbecue ........................................NaplesRibCompany

BrazilianCuisine .............................GreenFieldChurrascaria

READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

FOOD&DRINK

Breakfast Schooner Or Later

Brunch Michael’s on Naples Ristorante

Buffet (Tie)....................................... Buono’s Pizzeria

Buffet (Tie) El Torito

Buffet (Tie) Hokkaido Seafood Buffet

Burger(Chain) .................................In-N-OutBurger

Burger(Local) .................................John’sHamburgers

Cajun/Creole LouisianaCharlie’sBBQandCajun

Chicken ...........................................NobleBirdRotisserie

ChineseCuisine ..............................NomadAsianBistro

Deli KatellaBakery,Deli&Restaurant

Dessert ............................................SweetJill’sBakery

Diner Hof’sHutRestaurant&Bakery

DonutShop .....................................Simone’sDonuts

FamilyRestaurant ..........................NaplesRibCompany

FastFood ........................................In-N-OutBurger

FineDining ...................................... Michael’sonNaplesRistorante

FrenchCuisine CremeDeLaCrepeLongBeach

FrozenYogurt/IceCream Handel’sHomemadeIceCream

GastroPub ......................................TheOrdinarie

GreekCuisine .................................George’sGreekCafe

HappyHour .....................................TantalumRestaurant

HawaiianCuisine ............................LoftHawaiianGrillRestaurant

HealthFoodCuisine .......................ActiveCulture

HotDog ...........................................CostcoWholesale

IndianCuisine .................................KamalPalace

ItalianCuisine ................................ Michael’sonNaplesRistorante

JapaneseCuisine ..........................Kihon

KoreanCuisine SuraKoreanBBQ&TofuHouse Restaurant-LongBeach

Margarita ........................................OlaMexicanKitchen

Martini ............................................TantalumRestaurant

MediterraneanCuisine ..................OpenSesame

MexicanRestaurant(Chain) ..........SuperMexRestaurant

MexicanRestaurant(Local) ..........Enrique’sMexicanRestaurant

MiddleEasternCuisine .................OpenSesame

NewRestaurant (openedappx.2yearsorless) ...TheMODERNKitchen+Bar

OceanViewRestaurant .................Parkers’Lighthouse

OutdoorDining ..............................SchoonerOrLater

Pizza ...............................................LittleCoyote

PokeRestaurant .............................PokePola

RomanticRestaurant Michael’sonNaplesRistorante

SandwichShop ..............................JerseyMike’sSubs

SeafoodRestaurant .......................Parkers’Lighthouse

SpanishCuisine ..............................CafeSevillaofLongBeach

SteakHouse ...................................QueensviewSteakhouse

Sushi ...............................................Kihon

ThaiCuisine ....................................PanvimarnTha

VegetarianVegan ............................SeabirdsKitche

VietnameseCuisine ........................BenleyVietname

ORGANIZATIONS&SHOWS

ChamberofCommerce ..................LongBeachAreaChamber ofCommerce

MorningRadioShow ......................KFI

MorningTVNews ...........................KTLA-Channel5

Non-ProfitOrganization ................. AssistanceLeagueofLongBeach

TVComedy .....................................AbbottElementary

TVDramaSeries(Tie) .....................NCIS

TVDramaSeries(Tie) .....................Yellowstone

Workplace .......................................LBSFinancialCreditUnion

EDUCATION

CareerCollege/TradeSchool ......LongBeachCityCollege

CareerCollege:NursingSchool ....LongBeachCityCollege

CatholicSchool .............................St.AnthonyHighSchool

CharterSchool ...............................IntellectualVirtuesAcademy ofLongBeach

CollegeExtensionProgram ...........CaliforniaStateUniversity LongBeach

CommunityCollege .......................LongBeachCityCollege

CosmetologySchool ......................CerritosCollege

CosmetologySchool ......................ComptonCollege

DanceStudio/School CenterStageDanceAcademy

Four-YearCollege/University ........CaliforniaStateUniversity LongBeach

Graduate/MBASchool ...................CaliforniaStateUniversity LongBeach

MartialArts .....................................PowerofOneSelf-Defense HeadquartersLongBeach&Lakewood

MusicSchool ..................................CalHeightsMusic

OnlineSchool .................................LakewoodChristianSchools

OtherChristianSchool(Non-Catholic) ...LakewoodChristianSchools

Preschool ........................................LakewoodChristianSchools

PrivateElementarySchool .............LakewoodChristianSchools

PrivateHighSchool ........................St.AnthonyHighSchool

PublicElementarySchool .............. PatrickHenryElementarySchool

PublicHighSchool .........................MillikanHighSchool

Tutoring(TIE) BacktoBasicsLearningPrograms

Tutoring(TIE) ....................................LakewoodChristianSchools

READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

NON-HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AccountingService Sawin & Kotani, CPA’s

Automotive:Accessories & Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts

Automotive: Body Shop .................Long Beach Collision Center

Automotive: Motorcycle Repair& Service .ACAAutomotive

Automotive:Repair&Service(Chain) ....Orozco’sAutoService

Automotive:Repair&Service(Local) ....Gretchen’sAutomotive

Automotive:Tires&Rims ...............PerformancePlusTireand AutomotiveSuperstore

Automotive:TowCompany ............ACAAutomotive

Beauty:BarberShop ......................Supercuts

Beauty:HairSalon ..........................GeorgeOliveriHairDesign

Beauty:HairSalon ..........................JWGoodson’sSalon

Beauty:HairSalon ..........................Supercuts

Beauty:NailSalon ..........................EücaBeautyLounge

Beauty:Threading/Eyebrows .......TheLashLounge

BicycleShop ...................................JaxBicycleCenter

BookStore ......................................Barnes&Noble

CameraStore ..................................TuttleCameras

CarWash ........................................Andy’sXpressWash Cemetery ........................................AllSoulsCemetery

CharterBoatRentals ......................AnchorsAwayBoatRentals

Clothing:Children’s ........................Kohl’s

Clothing:FormalWear ...................UmbertoInternationalClothier

Clothing:Men’s ...............................UmbertoInternationalClothier

Clothing:ShoeStore ......................Tenni-Moc’sShoeStore

Clothing:Women’s .........................Lucy’sBoudoirLingerie& BraBoutique

ComputerRepair ............................QuickFixComputerServices

DayCareCenter(Tie)

AlpertJewishCommunityCenter

DayCareCenter(Tie) .....................LakewoodChristianSchools

Dealership:Motorcycle (StreetBikes)

DelAmoMotorsportsofLongBeach

Dealership:NewCar.......................CabeToyota

Dealership:NewTruck ...................BoulevardBuickGMC

DiveShop(Scuba,etc)

DeepBlueScuba&SwimCenter

DryCleaner .....................................BettyBriteCleaners

EscrowCompany(Tie) ................... ChartwellEscrow-SealBeachBranch

EscrowCompany(Tie) ...................EscrowHeightsInc.

FinancialPlanningCompany .........LBSFinancialCreditUnion

Financial:AutoLoans .....................LBSFinancialCreditUnion

Financial:Bank(Chain)(Tie)...........ChaseBank

Financial:Bank(Chain)(Tie)...........WellsFargoBank

Financial:Bank(Local) ...................Farmers&MerchantsBank

Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) ...... SchoolsFirstFederalCreditUnion

Financial:CreditUnion(Local) .......LBSFinancialCreditUnion

Financial:HomeLoans ...................LBSFinancialCreditUnion

Financial:RefinancingCompany ...LBSFinancialCreditUnion

FloralShop......................................Devynn’sGarden

Grocery/Food:Health/Organic ......LazyAcres

Grocery/Food:LocalorChain .......TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore ......TraderJoe’s

Health/NutritionStore ....................LazyAcres

InsuranceCompany .......................StateFarm

JewelryStore ..................................McCarty’sJewelry

LegalServices ................................TLDLaw

Mailing&Packaging .......................TheUPSStore

Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop ....Verizon

Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore ......T-Mobile

Mortuary/FuneralHome .................LuybenDildayMortuary

NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ... AssistanceLeagueThrift&Vintage

NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop(Tie) .. AssistanceLeagueThrift&Vintage

NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop(Tie) ...TheBetterHalfBoutique

NoveltyStore:ThriftStore .............. AssistanceLeagueThrift&Vintage

Pet-DogWalker ............................PetWagginPetCare

PetBoarding ...................................ThePetSet

PetClinic/Veterinary .......................BixbyAnimalClinic

PetGroomer(Tie) ...........................AMuttAboveDogGrooming

PetGroomer(Tie) ...........................WagYourTail

PetSitting .......................................PetWagginPetCare

PetStore .........................................TCRawEats

PetTrainer .......................................UnderdogsofLongBeach

RealEstateCompany .....................TheRECollective

RecyclingCenter ............................EDCORecycling

RestorationServices

(Water/FireDamage) ......................SERVPRO

RetailMall/ShoppingCenter ..........2nd&PCH

RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter ....ThePikeOutlets

Ride-ShareService .........................Uber

SecurityCompany ..........................CSIPatrolServicesInc

SportingGoodsStore ....................DICK’SSportingGoods

StorageFacility ...............................DonTempleStorage

SurfShop ........................................HarbourSurfboards

TattooShop/Parlor OuterLimitsTattoo&Museum

TravelAgency AAALongBeachInsurance andMemberServices

Vacuum&SewingMachineStore .....SewVacLTD

Videography/Videographer ............The7thKey

WebsiteDeveloper .........................GathDesign

WigStore ........................................Anthony’sStudio7

WineStore ......................................TheWineCountry

BESTITALIANCUISINE,BESTBRUNCH, BESTROMANTICRESTAURANT FAVORITEPIZZA,FAVORITEOUTDOORDINING FAVORITEMARTINI,FAVORITEHAPPYHOUR MICHAEL’SONNAPLES 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 GMandSommelierMassimoArrone,arecommittedtoproviding anunforgettablediningexperiencethatistailoredtoeachguest. Massimo’sexpertiseinwinepairingisevidentintheirawardwinningwinelist.Withachicandrelaxedambiance,guestscan enjoythediningexperienceinupscalecasualattireordressupfor aspecialeveningunderthestars.Don’tforgettotrytheirsignature AperolSpritzatthebar!

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.

BESTPRIVATEELEMENTARYSCHOOL

BESTDAYCARE,BESTTUTORING BESTPRESCHOOL,BESTONLINESCHOOL

BESTOTHERCHRISTIANSCHOOL

FAVORITEMUSICSCHOOL,FAVORITEKIDSCAMP LAKEWOODCHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

5336ArborRoad,LongBeach,CA,90808 (562)425-3358

www.lakewoodchristianschools.org

www.instagram.com/lakewoodchristianschools/

Lakewood

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!

BESTWINESTORE BESTWINETASTING THEWINECOUNTRY

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.

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.Thisshopholds46yearsof 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

BESTSEAFOODRESTAURANT PARKERS’LIGHTHOUSE BESTSTEAKHOUSE

QUEENSVIEWSTEAKHOUSE

435ShorelineVillageDrive

LongBeach,CA90802

(562)432-6500

www.parkerslighthouse.com

Parkers’Lighthouse,homeoftheQueensview Steakhouse,isafullservice,Contemporary SeafoodRestaurantandBarservinglunch, dinner,andprivatefunctions.Therestaurant delivershighquality,freshfishandseafood withattentiveserviceinarelaxedatmosphere. Therestaurantislocatedinadramatic,freestanding,landmarkbuildingwithanoutstanding waterfrontlocationatthepointofShoreline VillageinLongBeach,California.

ChefCalvinHolladay’smenufeaturesthe FreshestAvailableSeafood&Shellfish.The

menualsoreflectstheSouthernCalifornialocale &lifestylewithseafoodthatissimplyprepared sothatthefreshnessandnaturalflavorsare uncompromised.Themenualsoincludes creativeappetizers,sushiandsashimiaswellas aselectionofSteak,Pasta&ChickenDishes. ThespecialtiesofthehousearetheLobster Taquitos,GarlicCheeseBread,StrawberryFields Salad,MixedSeafoodGrill,SeafoodLinguine, MisoGlazedChileanSeaBassandfamous ButterCakefordessertaswellasawidevariety ofmesquitegrilledfishandsteaks.Theextensive

WineSpectatorAwardwinningwinelistincludes bothCaliforniaandimportedvarietalsand 28winesbytheglass.

The100seatQueensviewSteakhouse, ispositionedonthethirdflooroftheiconic Parkers’Lighthouse.Itisopeneveningswhere guestsenjoythefeaturedPrimeSteaks,Chops, Shellfish,FreshGrilledFish,andlistentothe soundsoflocaljazzartistswithacontemporary vibeinawarmambiance.Criticshavereviewed thisvenueasoneofthemostromanticroomsin SouthernCalifornia.

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

bixbyanimal.com

BixbyAnimalClinicispleasedtoserveLongBeachandthesurroundingareas. Ourgoalistoprovideyouandyourpetswiththebestveterinaryexperience possible.Webelieveintreatingeverypatientasiftheywereourownpet,and givingthemthesamelovingattentionandcare.Everydayit’sourfriendlyteam’s responsibilitytohelpmakeyourveterinaryexperienceapositiveone,andto ensurethatbothyouandyourpetareatease.Inadditiontomandatoryveterinary knowledgeandtraining,ourteamisselectedforkindness,compassion,patience, professionalism,andintegrity.We’reopen7daysaweektocareforyourpets needs,offeringeverythingfromroutinewellnesstourgentcareandwalk-ins. Wearehereforyou,wearehereforyourpet,andweareyourneighborhood’s favoritevet.Callustodayat562-426-4066tomakeanappointment.

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.

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2801AtlanticAve.

LongBeach,CA90806

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FD1691

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

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5825N.WoodruffAve.,Lakewood,CA90713 (562)925-5073

www.sj-jester.org

Forthepast42yearsSaintJosephHighSchoolhasbeen hostingBingoeveryWednesdayat6pm.Bingoisourlargest ongoingfundraiser,withproceedssupportingstudentprograms andactivities.Patronscanreservetheirseat,paper&tabsthrough ouronlineorderingapp,BINGOMENOW.Wewelcomepatrons tojoinusforafun&relaxingeveningwiththeopportunitytowin somebigjackpots.Ourfriendlyvolunteersarereadytowelcome youtoSJBingo!

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3090E.29thStreet

LongBeach,CA90806

(562)452-1181

www.prodigyplumbers.com

ProdigyPlumbingInchasproudlyservedLongBeachandthesurroundingcommunitiesformorethan13years.FounderandCEOMark Ellefsoncomesfromahumblebeginning.Withagenuineworkethic,intentionaldrive,andcompassionatevisiononlyfewhave,Mark builtProdigyaroundthecorevaluesofhonesty,integrity,andgratitude.Thisdevotiontoa“peoplebeforeprofit”mindsethasgrownProdigy’s teamfromaone-man-one-vanplumbingoperationtonowemployingmorethan30fieldandofficeprofessionals.Everymemberofthe Prodigyworkfamilyisdedicatedtorevolutionizingthestandardofthehomeservicesindustryandprovidingapositiveeverlastingcustomer experienceeverystepoftheway.

Prodigy’sofferingshavealsoexpanded:wenowprovideplumbing,trenchless,sewer,anddrainservicesforresidentialandcommercial properties.Wearedeeplygratefulfortheopportunitieswehavebeenafforded,andwestayhumbleandeagertocontinueprovingourselves. It’salwaystouchingtohearthatwehelpedsomeonesolveaplumbingorsewerissue,andalsoputtheirmindsateasebymakingtheir homesystemsafeforthemandtheirfamily.It’sanhonortohaveyoutrustProdigytotakecareofyourhomesandbusinesses,andwetake thatresponsibilityseriously.Thereisnojobtoobigortoosmalltocallusfor!Wehaveworkedoneverythingfromminorplumbingrepairs tomainlineseweremergencies.Wehavelinedmanyoldsewerswithourtrenchlessliningprocess,givinghomeownersmanymoreyears ofpeace.Wehaverepairedmajorclogsandbrokenpipesforlargecommercialproperties,too,ensuringthehealthandcomfortofthe employeesandclients.

Buyingorsellingahouse?Prodigyiswell-versedinacomprehensivewhole-homeplumbinginspection,includingasewerscope,thatcan helpbothbuyersandsellersgetclearinformationontheconditionofthehomeandpotentialshortandlong-termrepairs.Thankyou,Long Beach,foryoursupportthroughthese13years.Everykindword,everyrecommendationandreview,everysmileandthanksfrom eachofourclientshasgottenProdigytowhereweare.Welookforwardtoservingyouformany,manymoreyearstocome.

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20960SBrantAvenue,LongBeach 562-800-5620

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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!

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3099E.PacificCoastHighway,SignalHill,CA90755 (562)599–0106•(562)425–2373

(800)214–7383(214-PETE)

www.petes-plumbing.com

Since1972,thetalentedteamatPete’sPlumbinghas beendedicatedtoprovidingthefinestinresidential andcommercialheatingservicestoourclients.Overthe decadeswehavebuiltmanystrongrelationshipswith clients,creatingacustomerbasethatknowstheycan alwaysturntouswhentheywantthebestplumbing servicesorheatingrepairfortheirproperty.Weoffer fast,same-dayserviceandarefullylicensed,insured andbonded.

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5825N.WoodruffAve.,Lakewood,CA90713 (562)925-5073

www.sj-jester.org

SaintJosephHighSchool 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-OrangeCountyisproudtoacceptthedistinctionof2023“FavoriteCareerCollege/TradeSchool”and“Favorite CareerCollege/NursingSchool”fromvotersintheLongBeachcommunity!*

Forover45years,AmericanCareerCollegehascommittedtoprovidingqualitytrainingtoover60,000graduatesandcurrentstudentsfor careersinhealthcare.Offering12programs,includingDentalAssisting,MedicalAssistant,PharmacyTechnician,VocationalNursing,Respiratory Therapy,Radiography,andmore,ACCstudentscanchoosefromawiderangeofdiplomaanddegreeoptionstomeettheireducationalgoals.

AtACC,wearededicatedtohelpingourstudentseverystepoftheway,includingaftergraduation.OurCareerServicesdepartmentoffers thecoachingandtrainingneededtostandoutandbeACC-Readyforopportunitiesinhealthcare.Financialaidandscholarshipsarealso availableforthosewhoqualify!

Tolearnmore,checkoutourwebsiteatamericancareercollege.edu.

*Asvotedbythereadersofthe2023Press-Telegram&GrunionGazetteReadersChoiceAwards.

Programsvarybylengthandcampus.ACCprovidescareerguidanceandassistancebutcannotguaranteeemployment.

DuetothecurrentCOVID-19outbreak,theCollegehasmovedsomeoftheon-groundcoursesintoadistanceeducationmodality.However,assoonastheCOVID-19circumstances change,studentswillbeexpectedtoreturnoncampustocompletetheirprogramonsiteintheregularlearningmodalityasapprovedbyABHESandoutlinedinthecollegecatalog.

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100AquariumWay,Dock#7,LongBeach,CA90802 www.2SeeWhales.com

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(562)983-6880

FAVORITECREDITUNION(LOCAL) FAVORITEAUTOLOANS ILWUCREDITUNION

3447AtlanticAvenue,LongBeach

866.445.9828

www.ilwucu.org

ILWUCreditUnionwasfoundedin1954bylongshoremenfor longshoremen.Asanot-for-profit,member-ownedfinancial institution,wearededicatedtoservingtheuniquefinancialneeds ofILWUmembersandtheirfamilies.ILWUCreditUnionexists tosupportourunionbrothersandsisterswithlowerloanrates, highersavingsrates,enhancedaccessservices,andproducts andprogramsdesignedexclusivelyforunionmembers.Weare alsoproudtosupportILWUeventsandthecharitiesandcauses importanttoourmembersandlocalcommunities.Comevisitusat oneofourSouthernCalifornialocationsinLongBeach,Wilmington orSanPedro.Forafulllistofproducts,servicesandadditional benefits,pleasevisitwww.ilwucu.org.

HarborBreezeCruiseshasbeenprovidingdaily45minuteLong BeachHarborToursandtheBESTWhaleWatchingexperience inSouthernCaliforniaforover20years.

Sightingsincludegraywhales,bluewhales,minkewhales,finwhales anddolphins.Theircustombuiltcatamaranswilltakeyouonthese familyfriendlytours.

ConvenientlylocatedatDock#2,nexttotheAquariumofthePacific. Offeringdailytripsandavarietyofdeparturetimes.Funforallages!

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21515HawthorneBlvd.,Suite#670,Torrance,CA90503 (310)984-3220 www.brauninjurylaw.com

Ihavebeenafull-timepracticingattorneyinCaliforniasince1991.Mycareer startedoutworkingasaninsurancedefenseattorneydefendingtheinsureds ofvariousinsurancecompanieswhowerebeingsuedforvariouslegalmatters. Since1995mypracticehasfocusedon representingvictimsofpersonalinjuryandother accidentclaims,aswellasothercivilmatters including,butnotlimitedto,landlord/tenant/real estatematters,employmentmatters,breachof contract,business/insurancelitigation.Iama strongbelieverinkeepingallclientsinformedas tothestatusoftheircasesandmakeitapointto respondtoallclientinquiriesinatimelymanner. Ihaveextensiveexperienceinrepresenting individualsandcompaniesinvariouscivilmatters andhavealongtrackrecordofobtaining successfulresultsforclients.Ilookforwardto discussingyourmatterwithyou.

FAVORITEHOTEL FAVORITERESORT HOTELMAYA

700QueenswayDrive

LongBeach,CA90802

(562)435-7676

www.hotelmayalongbeach.com

FAVORITEITALIANRESTAURANT VINOECUCINA

4501ECarsonSt.(onNorseWay)

LongBeach,90808

https://www.vinoecucinalb.com

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HotelMaya,locatedacrossQueenswayBayinDowntownLong Beach,isa199roomresortstyle,boutiquehoteloffering sparklingviewsofthewaterandtheLongBeach’sscenicskyline, PacificOceanandQueenMary.InspiredbytheMayansand situatedon14-acreswaterfrontamongst400-pluspalmtrees,the hotelboasts7firepits,apicturesquepool,floatingcabanas,jetski andpontoonboatrentals,anditsownmanmadebeachaswellas theaward-winningrestaurant,Fuego.HotelMaya’seventspaces boastspectacularviewsofthewaterwithfloor-to-ceilingwindows alongwithdirectaccesstooutdoorpatioareasandadjacentlanai spaces,thatareperfectforbothmeetingsandsocialevents.

Thankyoufor votingVinoe CucinaaFavorite. VinoeCucinaisan authenticTrattoria Italianawhereyou canfindyourselfat home,enjoyingfresh, dailypreparedand traditionaldishes. Joinourwarm atmospherewith yourfriendsand familyanddrinka glassofwinefrom ouroutstandingList!! We’realsomindfulof environmentalimpactsoweareworkingwithlocalfoodpartners thatshareourcommitmenttoquality.VinoeCucinaisthrilledto welcomeyouandofferyourbestItalianexperience!

16007CrenshawBoulevardTorrance

310-330-3593

www.elcamino.edu

ThankyouforvotingElCaminoCollegetheReader’s Choice“FavoriteCommunityCollege”!Thecommunity collegeoftheSouthBaysince1947,ElCaminoCollege hasnurturedthedreamsofthousandsofstudents.Today isnodifferentdespitethechallengesthatstudentsface.El CaminoCollegeoffershundredsofdiversecoursestaught bycaringfacultywhoarededicatedtohelpingstudents reachtheirgoals.Whetheryou’relookingtotransfertoa four-yearuniversity,completeacertificateorlearnnewskills forcareeradvancement,ElCaminoCollegeispositionedto meetyourneedswiththerightpathforyou.

ProgramssuchastheSouthBayPromiseoffer freecollegetofirst-time,full-timestudents,regardlessof age,whoattendElCaminoCollege.Inadditiontofree enrollment,theSouthBayPromiseguaranteesyou’llgetpersonalizedservicesandcounselingtomakesureyougraduateintwoyearswiththe degreeyouneed.

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WearehonoredtobevotedLongBeach's favoriteSeniorIn-HomeCare!Wewill continuetoprovidecaringandcapable solutionsforallages.

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

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FAVORITECATHOLICSCHOOL OURLADYOFREFUGE CATHOLICSCHOOL

5210E.LosCoyotesDiagonal,LongBeach,CA90815

(562)597-0819

https://olrs.org/olrs/

OurLadyofRefugeCatholicSchoolisadiversecommunity ofstudents,families,faculty,andstaffallworkingtoward thepersonal,spiritual,andacademicgrowthofitsstudents. Startingasaparishschoolover60yearsago,westillbelieveina well-rounded,rigorouseducationthatistailoredtotheneedsof ourstudents.Meetingourstudentswheretheyareandproviding supportthatwillensureacademicandpersonalgrowthisourgoal.

ThankyouLongBeachforvotingCambrianHomecareyour favoriteSeniorIn-HomeCareagency!Cambrianhasbeen proudtoservethelocalcommunitysince1996.

Ourcaringandcapableteamprovidesrespitesupport forthefamiliesofchildrenandadultswithdevelopmental disabilitiesaswellasassistancetoadultsandseniorswishing toremainindependentintheirhomes.

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Thestaffat TheLawOfficeofMichaelS.Braun in Torrance,California, caredeeplyaboutourclients’needs.Weunderstandbeingavictimofa seriousaccident canbeaverytraumaticexperienceandeachcaseisunique.Our

areknownforbeingcompassionate andhandlingeachcaseonitsuniquemerits.Call 310-984-3220 tolearnmoreaboutyourlegaloptionsfora personalinjury,autoaccident or wrongfuldeath case.Wewillworkdiligentlytokeepeachclientupdatedontheircase’sstatusandwillrespondtoallinquiriesinatimelymanner. MichaelBraunwillusetheknowledgehegainedasaninsurancedefenseattorneytomaximizeourclients’compensationandavoidunnecessarydelays. Ifyouwereinjuredinanaccidentthatwasnotyourfault,getrightfulcompensationfor:

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6200E.AthertonStreet,LongBeach

(562)985-7000

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Buildingonahistoryofnearlythirtyyears,theRichardand KarenCarpenterPerformingArtsCenterpresentsmust-see showsthanentertain,enlighten,andsparkjoy.Fromrevelatory dancetoinspiredmusic,theirstagehostsperformancesthat reflectLongBeachandSouthernCalifornia’srichanddiverse artscommunity.TheCarpenterCenter’spastseasonshave showcasedplentyofheadliners—fromscienceeducatorBillNye tocomicPaulaPoundstoneandmusicroyaltyBranfordMarsalis. ButtheCenterisequallyprizedforsurprisinganddelighting audienceswithuniqueperformancesthatdeserveyourattention. Whetherit’srivetingdancewithA.I.MbyKyleAbraham,hilariously enchantingcabaretwithMeowMeow,orrichlyevocativecirquewithFLIPFabrique,audienceshavediscoverednewfavoritestolovethanksto theCenter’seclecticandwide-rangingprogramming.Thisculturalhotspotalsohasavibranteducationalside.Theirdonor-supportedArtsfor LifeinitiativeenablesfreeartseducationofferingsforLBUSDschoolchildren,masterclassesforCSULBstudents,andfreeandlow-costfilm screeningsandconcertsthatenrichandentertaintheentireartscommunity.Visitcarpenterarts.orgonJune1,2023astheCarpenterCenter unveilstheupcomingshowsintheir2023-2024season.TicketsgoonsaleJuly1.PatronswillenjoytheCenter’sreasonableticketpricesand cansaveevenmorebypurchasingasubscriptiontooneoftheirseries,includingWit&Wisdom,Dance,WOW!SundayAfternoonConcert, andCabaret.Fillyourculturalcalendarandlookforwardtoanentireseasonofliveperformancestoexperiencewithfriendsandfamily.

Incelebrationofour10yearsinthe community,wehaveintroduced excitingnewfeaturestoour store,likeournewCalifornia BBQandMediterranean Bowlstations,upgraded pokeandsushi,and interactivebeauty&body carestations.

We’realsoexcitedtoannounce ournewEnvirotokensprogram, whichdonates10¢forevery reusablebagusedatcheckout, allowingustogivebacktoour amazingcommunitypartners.