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Downtown Long Beach Welcomes Horror-Themed Coffinated Coffee, Born From a Grandmother's Memory

A coffee shop built on a love of horror movies and a grieving granddaughter's memories has planted its second location in Downtown Long Beach. Coffinated Coffee opened its doors on First Street this past Saturday, bringing a menu of drinks inspired by slasher films, video games and cult classics to the Arts District.

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Long Beach Naples holiday boat parade canceled over high tide concerns

The Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade was called off by organizers out of concern for public safety.

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Hundreds of Corgis to Strut Long Beach Streets for Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

Hundreds of corgis dressed in elf vests and other festive gear are expected to trot down East Second Street on Saturday, Dec. 5, when the So Cal Corgi Nation Christmas Parade returns as part of Long Beach's Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. The short-legged spectacle is a crowd favorite every holiday season, and organizers say sign-ups for human-and-corgi teams are already live.

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Landmark Status Granted for Santa Monica's ‘Airplane Bungalow' Against Owners Wishes

SANTA MONICA - Santa Monica's City Council granted landmark status to a rare 1913 bungalow in the Pico neighborhood over its owner's objections. The 5-0 vote protected the vacant house on 20th St., according to the Santa Monica Daily Press . Councilmember Barry Snell recused himself because he lives nearby, and Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick was absent.Owner Lydia King bought the property this year hoping to redevelop it. She told councilmembers she had hoped to build affordable housing or a senior center, describing holes in the roof and floor, a strong mold smell, and break-ins, SMDP reported."We cannot live like 100 years ago," King said.The Santa Monica Conservancy's case for preservation emphasized the home's surviving architecture and neighborhood history.Known as an airplane bungalow, the house has a small, window-filled upper story resembling an airplane cockpit. The Conservancy's property history identifies its sleeping porch and exposed beams extending over the driveway among the distinctive features still in place.The group says the house is the last surviving structure built by Simon and Anna Unfried, early residents of Fairview Heights, now the Pico neighborhood.The designation followed conflicting assessments of the home's significance.Historic Resources Group, the city's consultant, found the house eligible under

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

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Apartment Complex Above Trader Joe's Heads to Auction

SANTA MONICA - A downtown Santa Monica apartment complex with 249 luxury rentals is headed for the auction block, with its lender claiming more than half a billion dollars is owed. The Park faces a Dec. 3 foreclosure auction, according to the Santa Monica Daily Press , which reported on a notice of trustee's sale posted at the building. The notice estimates $513.7 million was owed as of Oct. 30, roughly $74 million above the balance reported in November 2025.The property, owned by a venture of Pimco and the Witkoff Group, opened in 2022, the Daily Press reported.The development pairs apartments with 55,000 square feet of retail and a one-acre rooftop park, according to Witkoff's project description . Witkoff also lists a rooftop pool and communal lounges among the residential amenities. The building's leasing website advertises homes ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments.For shoppers, the address is also home to the Trader Joe's at Fifth Street and Broadway , which occupies retail space in the complex.First American Title Insurance Co. is scheduled to conduct the auction at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 in the Civic Center Plaza courtyard in Pomona, the Daily Press reported.The planned sale includes the building and land

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

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Santa Monica College Brings Back Sit-Down Thanksgiving Feast For 2,500-Plus Students

Santa Monica College is marking a decade of its signature Thanksgiving tradition by bringing back a sit-down, served hot meal instead of a grab-and-go grocery line. The Santa Monica College Foundation is set to hold its 10th annual GIVING THANKS(giving) on Nov. 23 and 24, and organizers say the event has grown from a backyard cookout into one of the campus's biggest community gatherings.

Santa Monica, CA · 22h

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Top 10: Niche college majors

Who wants a degree in computer science and math when you can major in turfgrass and the Beatles?. Ethical Hacking (Purdue University) Apparently breaking into computers is not only ethical — it’s also lucrative. Farrier science (Hocking College) Forget the stock market and office desk, these students are...

Long Beach, CA · 5d

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Wilshire Theater Owner Agrees to Exit Fight Over Affordable Apartments

SANTA MONICA - The owner of Santa Monica's Wilshire Theater has agreed to drop its court appeals and pay $250,000 in attorney fees to settle a dispute over plans to turn neighboring public parking land into affordable housing, according to the Santa Monica Daily Press . Owners have agreed to pay $125,000 each to Santa Monica and nonprofit developer Hollywood Community Housing Corp., the newspaper reported. The agreement concerns housing planned on Euclid St., where the nonprofit proposes 48 apartments on city-owned land near Wilshire Boulevard. Most would have two or three bedrooms, giving the development a focus on families. The City Council approved the settlement 6-0, the Daily Press reported. Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Zwick recused himself, citing his work for the Housing Action Coalition. The agreement follows court defeats for the property owner and a judge's finding that the litigation was brought to delay the project, according to the Daily Press. The financial stakes extended beyond legal bills. Hollywood Community Housing told the court further delays could jeopardize $33.6 million in project funding. The owners lawsuits challenged the city's December 2024 approval of a development agreement and ground lease for the housing project. The company argued the city

Santa Monica, CA · 9h

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Chef Johnathan Benvenuti returns to Long Beach with the ultimate Friendsgiving

Chef Johnathan Benvenuti—the “Hell’s Kitchen” runner-up whose Bar Becky gave Long Beach some of its most personal, playful Italian-American food—is bringing his food back for the ultimate Friendsgiving. And he is bringing three chef friends with him. Dubbed “Hell of a Feast,” the Nov. 17...

Long Beach, CA · 21h

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Iconic Victorian house California restaurant and night club closes after 20 years of unforgettable nights

California has said goodbye to another longtime gathering place amid a continuing wave of beloved restaurant closures. The Victorian in Santa Monica ended its 20-year run after a final Halloween…

Santa Monica, CA · 2d

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Sizzler’s ‘Brand Excavation’: Classic LA steakhouse digs into what made it so great

Not a day goes by that Sizzler doesn’t think about its customers. Its calendar is dotted with promotions that make it easy and affordable for people to celebrate moments — big and small. This month, on Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary lunch and beverage — no ID necessary — and on Thanksgiving Day, diners can come in for a Thanksgiving Day plate for $19.99. In December, guests can participate in Sizzler’s Letters to Santa Program. In February, anyone with a birthday on Feb. 14, aka “Forgotten Birthdays,” may dine on any other date of the month and receive a free dinner.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

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Residency focused on (stellar) Cambodian noodles coming to Downtown Long Beach

For those in the know about Cambodian food, there is something particularly wonderful about the prospect of spending a weekend morning with a bowl of nom banchok. (Or as Crystal Cambodian Thai regulars know it: nom p’jok.) And thanks to Veda Pok, that prospect could become a regular possibility.

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Temen Begins Promenade Buildout for Yemenite-French Small Plates

Crews are pulling old facade paneling off the former Istanbul Home at 1239 Third Street Promenade and rebuilding the retail space as Temen. Founder and executive chef Amir Al-Rashidi is aiming to open the Yemenite-French small-plates restaurant before the end of 2026, on the block between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.

Santa Monica, CA · 23h

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Santa Monica Airport May Be The Coolest New Place To Eat In Los Angeles

For as long as I've lived in Los Angeles, Santa Monica Airport has mostly been a place to avoid, with the traffic, the noise, the complaining neighbors. Although there are some big exceptions, like The Other Art Fair and the twice-monthly antique and vintage market. All that is changing. In...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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The Taylor Weiner Team Gives Self-Employed Southern California Borrowers a Path Forward After a Bank Says No

Seal Beach mortgage team powered by Lower, LLC focuses on non-QM home loans for business owners, 1099 contractors and real estate investors across California The Taylor Weiner Team, a Seal Beach mortgage team led by Sr. Mortgage Advisor Taylor Weiner (NMLS 263090) and powered by Lower, LLC (NMLS 1124061), is putting its focus on non-QM […]

Seal Beach, CA · 2d

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Swiss Winter Village brings European-style holiday market to Santa Monica Pier

Swiss Winter Village will debut on the Santa Monica Pier on Nov. 18 and run through Jan. 3. The European-inspired holiday market will feature handcrafted gifts, seasonal food and drinks, and live entertainment. Visitors can also expect visits with Santa Claus, Hanukkah celebrations and festive activities for all ages. The...

Santa Monica, CA · 2d

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Council Preview: City Eyes Deal to Build 301 Affordable Homes on City-Owned Land Near Downtown

At next Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the council will consider a deal to sell seven city-owned parcels near the Expo station to a developer proposing 301 affordable apartments, along with a large self-storage facility (Agenda, Item 4J.) The item is currently on the consent calendar, meaning staff expects it to be uncontroversial and pass unanimously.

Santa Monica, CA · 23h

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