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Long Beach’s Saint Of the Streets
Meet the Hood Santa: Tito Rodriguez continues to give back to the neighborhoods that raised him.
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One Person At A Time
How Duke Givens is changing lives on Long Beach's streets
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Tropical Tidings In A Mug
Spice it up with a Jamaican Rum Latte this holiday season.
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Long Beach’s Saint Of the Streets
Meet the Hood Santa: Tito Rodriguez continues to give back to the neighborhoods that raised him. Article by Kat Schuster | Photography by Jon Nakamura and Brandon Alexis Sanchez Thirteen years ago, a little boy on 17th Street said something to Tito Rodriguez that would forever change his life. “He taps me on the chest and he says, ‘Hey — you’re the Hood Santa, because Santa never comes over here,’” Rodriguez recalled while he was in Central Long Beach that December, handing out gifts to...
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One Person At A Time
How Duke Givens is changing lives on Long Beach's streets Article by Jackie Rae | Photography by Jackie Rae, Ricky Hurtado and Tromaine Asar Ellis/The LBC Photographer In late 2019, the onset of the COVID-19 virus left many people around the world facing fear and uncertainty about the future. For Long Beach native Sylvester “Duke” Givens, that uncertainty sparked an innovative approach to supporting people living on the streets. “We first started out with just meeting the needs of our...
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Tropical Tidings In A Mug
Spice it up with a Jamaican Rum Latte this holiday season. Article by The Wicked Wolf Staff | Photography by Thea Mercouffer Lattes and cocktails can be tricky to master at home, but this holiday, you can surprise your overnight guests with a spirited latte that's easier than you think. It's the perfect warmup for a lazy Saturday morning. Ingredients: ½ cup espresso 1 oz. Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve (or your preferred dark rum) .75 oz. Rhubarb liquor (or any fruity liqueur) .5 oz...
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Gifts Worth Giving
From self-care to custom sculptures, find the perfect present close to home. Article by Long Beach City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Provided For all the men frantically Googling "gifts for her" right now: breathe. This guide offers a curated collection of options that'll impress the women in your life, from indulgent self-care to designer accessories and personalized art. You're welcome. Take the stress out of gifting with Here I Am's curated self-care boxes. This Long Beach-based...
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