Disappointment leads to youth’s passion project
Abby Barnaby proudly displays a copy of her book at the local library. Abby Barnaby has a passion for writing. She has a passion for acting and singing as well, but in this instance, her writing is taking center stage. Abby recently published her first book, a children’s book based Read More
Long Beach landmark Joe Jost’s turns 100 in August
Joe Jost’s grandson Ken Buck who has owned the business for 50 years. Joe Jost’s recently marked its 100th anniversary. Photo by Chris MacDonald Joe Jost’s is one of the oldest, continually-run taverns west of the Mississippi River, according to owner Ken Buck. “The business founded in 1924 by my Read More
Seal Beach to vote on 1/2-cent tax
The council on Monday, July 22, voted unanimously to put a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Technically, the tax is called a “transaction and use tax.” The TUT tax is now 1%. Staff proposed increasing the tax to 1.5%. Due to time and space limits, details of the Read More