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My Friend Russell Wrote a Book, and You Should Read It
A friend of mine just did something most people only talk about doing. He wrote a book. And not a light one. Russell C. Lathom spent years inside a life he now spends his time warning people away from. His new book is called The 21 Myths of Street Life: The Lies I Lived, the Truths I Was Forced to Learn. I wanted to put it in front of you here because the message reaches well past any one block or neighborhood. What the book is about Russell grew up…
Best Things to Do in Long Beach in May 2026: Memorial Day Weekend, BBQ Festival, Pride, and More
May 2026 is one of the busiest months on Long Beach’s calendar, with the Long Beach BBQ Festival, LA Fleet Week, Long Beach Pride, and Memorial Day weekend all packed into the second half of the month. If you live here, this is the stretch where the city stops feeling like spring and starts feeling like summer. If you’re visiting, this is the month to come. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip, a Memorial Day getaway, or just trying to figure out what’s worth doing this month, here’s a complete…
Best Things to Do in Long Beach in April 2026: Events, Food, and Local Finds
April is one of the best months to be in Long Beach. The weather is reliably warm without the full heat of summer, the crowds that define July and August have not arrived yet, and the city’s calendar of events, outdoor dining, and waterfront activity is in full swing. Whether you are a longtime resident looking for something new or a visitor trying to understand what makes Long Beach worth returning to, April 2026 has a lot going for it. Here is a guide to the best things to do…