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Thankyou Press-Telegram/GrunionGazette readersforvotingusasthe best and your favoriteplaces toseekhealthcareinLongBeach—fouryearsinarow!

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READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

AUTOMOTIVE

Accessories & Parts .

...ACAAutomotive

Body Shop ...ACAAutomotive

CarWash ...................................................Andy’s XpressWash

Dealership:Motorcycle (StreetBikes,Off-Road,ATV&UTV) .............DelAmo Motorsports ofLongBeach

Dealership:NewCars&Trucks GlennE.ThomasDodge ChryslerJeep

Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks EnterpriseRent-A-Car

MotorcycleRepair&Service .............................ACA Automotive

Repair&Service(Chain)—Tie ................................BigOTires

Repair&Service(Chain)—Tie CabeToyotaLongBeach ServiceCenter

Repair&Service(Local) ...................................ACA Automotive

Tires&Rims America’sTire

TowCompany AAALongBeachInsuranceandMemberServices

EATERIES

AmericanCuisine .........................................TheCrookedDuck

ArgentineanCuisine GauchoBeach

BagelShop ............................................... EinsteinBros.Bagels

Bakery Colossus

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

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

Breakfast ....................................................TheCrookedDuck

Brunch ........................................................TheCrookedDuck

Buffet ................................................................ KamalPalace

Burger(Chain) In-N-OutBurger

Burger(Local) ..............................................The CrookedDuck

Cajun/Creole—Tie ..................... LouisianaCharlie’sLongBeach

ShorelineVillage

Cajun/Creole—Tie Sal’sGumboShack

Chicken NobleRotisserie

ChineseCuisine ......................................LV SeafoodRestaurant

Deli ..........................................KatellaBakery,Deli&Restaurant

Dessert SweetJill’sBakery

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

FastFood PlantPowerFastFood

FrenchCuisine ChezBacchus

FrozenYogurt/IceCream ......................................FrozenOasis

GreekCuisine George’sGreekCafe

HawaiianCuisine .........................................OnoHawaiianBBQ

HealthFood—Tie ........................................... Jan’sHealthBar HealthFood—Tie .............................................The GrainCafe HotDog CostcoSignalHillWarehouse IndianCuisine .................................................... KamalPalace ItalianCuisine ..........................................LaParolacciaOsteria JapaneseCuisine ..........................................................Kihon KoreanCuisine ............. SuraKoreanBBQ&TofuHouseRestaurant Mediterranean/MiddleEasternCuisine OpenSesameGrill MexicanRestaurant(Chain) SuperMex MexicanRestaurant(Local) ....................Taco ShoreLongBeach NewRestaurant(approx.2yrsorless)—Tie ................DueFiori NewRestaurant(approx.2yrsorless)—Tie ......Frisco’sCarhops NewRestaurant(approx.2yrsorless)—Tie ..LUNABistro&Cafe Pizza ........................................ Marri’sPizza&PastaRestaurant Poke/SushiRestaurant .............................................PokePola SandwichShop GroundsBakery&Cafe SeafoodRestaurant ...........................The OriginalFishCompany SpanishCuisine ...........................TelefèricBarcelonaLongBeach SteakHouse ................................555 EastAmericanSteakhouse ThaiCuisine—Tie ................................................. ChiangRai ThaiCuisine—Tie ManaowThai VegetarianVegan .....................................Appu’sTurmericCafe VietnameseCuisine ...........................................Pho HongPhat EDUCATION

CareerCollege:NursingSchool ..........................Long BeachCity College–LiberalArtsCampus

CareerCollege:Trade/SpecialtySchool ..............Long BeachCity College–LiberalArtsCampus CatholicSchool .....................................St. AnthonyHighSchool CharterSchool ............ IntellectualVirtuesAcademyofLongBeach CollegeExtensionProgram ...CaliforniaStateUniversityLongBeach CommunityCollege ..LongBeachCityCollege–LiberalArtsCampus DanceStudio/School ................................... LongBeachBallet ElementarySchool–Private BethanyLutheranSchool ElementarySchool–Public .................NaplesElementarySchool Four-YearCollege/University ..........CalState UniversityLongBeach Graduate/MBASchool .................CalState UniversityLongBeach HighSchool–Private ........................ValleyChristianHighSchool HighSchool–Public .................................. MillikanHighSchool MartialArts ......................................PowerofOne Self-Defense MiddleSchool–Private BethanyLutheranSchool MiddleSchool–Public—Tie .................. StanfordMiddleSchool

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EDUCATION

MiddleSchool–Public—Tie WillRogersMiddleSchool MusicSchool ................................................CalHeightsMusic

OtherChristianSchool(Non-Catholic) .... BethanyLutheranSchool Preschool BethanyLutheranPreschool SchoolDistrict ........................ LongBeachUnifiedSchoolDistrict Tutoring—Tie .....................................................Mathnasium Tutoring—Tie ......................................NaplesLearningCenter

HEALTH&WELLNESS

Acupuncture UrbanSaltCommunityAcupuncture Audiologist ....... SCENT–SouthernCaliforniaEar,Nose,andThroat CancerTreatmentCenter MemorialCareToddCancer Institute–LongBeachMedicalCenter CBDRetailer/CannabisStore .....................................The Circle Chiropractor/Massage LifeChoiceChiropractic Cosmetic/PlasticSurgeon .......... BotoxSisters–LauraHertzog,NP RebeccaCeverha,NP-C

CounselingCompany CIFT

Dentist ........................................................ EmighDentalCare

Dermatologist LaserSkinCareCenter

Fitness:BarreClasses ......................................... SculptFitness

Fitness:BarreClasses ......................TheBar MethodLongBeach Fitness:BootCamp SculptFitness

Fitness:CrossFitTraining .................................... SculptFitness Fitness:HealthClub SculptFitness

Fitness:PersonalTrainer ..................................... SculptFitness

Fitness:PilatesStudio ...............................BEFit ModernPilates Fitness:YogaStudio ....................................................JaYoga

HearingAidCompany ...................... CostcoSignalHillWarehouse

Hospital MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenter

HospitalGroup .............. MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenter MedicalGroup MemorialCareMedicalGroup Medical/DaySpa BotoxSisters–LauraHertzog, NPRebeccaCeverha,NP-C

Medical/MobilitySupplyStore ...................Tagaloa-TulifauFoot& AnkleCareCenter

Nutritionist SculptFitness

Optometrist—Tie ....................................EyeTreatmentCenter

Optometrist—Tie .......................................... HertzogEyeCare

OralSurgeon SilegyTimDDS

Orthodontist ............ GarlingtonOrthodontics:MarkGarlington,DDS

PediatricDentist—Tie DoraLee,DDSPediatricDentistry

PediatricDentist—Tie SandcastlePediatricDentistry

Pediatrician .........................................PediatricMedicalCenter

Pharmacy .......................................Yee’s PrescriptionPharmacy PhysicalTherapyCenter CenterForPhysicalTherapy Podiatrist .......................Tagaloa-TulifauFoot&AnkleCareCenter PrimaryCarePhysician .......................Dr. ReginaldW.Yeske,MD

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter—Tie ....BayTowersatBixbyKnolls

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter—Tie EdgewaterSkilled NursingCenter

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter—Tie ....... GlenParkatLongBeach SeniorIn-HomeCare ..VisitingAngelsSeniorHomeCareLongBeach SkinCare ...............................................Laser SkinCareCenter UrgentCareFacility MemorialCareUrgentCare–LongBeach(LosAltos) VisionStore—Tie ..........................CostcoSignalHillWarehouse VisionStore—Tie LensCrafters WeightLossCenter ............................................. SculptFitness

HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AC&HeatingCompany/HVACContractor .... AAACalvertElectrical, Heating&AirConditioning ApplianceRepair—Tie .............. AAACalvertElectrical,Heating& AirConditioning ApplianceRepair—Tie SearsApplianceRepair ApplianceStore(Chain) ........................... SearsApplianceRepair ApplianceStore(Local) SearsApplianceRepair BathroomRemodeling .....................................The HomeDepot BuildingMaterials ............................Lowe’s HomeImprovement CarpetCleaning ........... MysticSteamCarpet&UpholsteryCleaning Carpet/FlooringStore FloorCoveringsInternational Contractor FloorCoveringsInternational DoorCompany ...............................................The HomeDepot Electrician AAACalvertElectrical,Heating&AirConditioning Fences/Gates—Tie ............................... StraightGateFenceCo. Fences/Gates—Tie ........................................The HomeDepot FramingStore—Tie Michaels FramingStore—Tie .......... PictureThisGallery&CustomFraming FurnitureStore(Chain) Ashley FurnitureStore(Independent)—Tie ChartreuseHomeFurnishings FurnitureStore(Independent)—Tie ...UrbanAmericana:Vintage& MidCenturyFurnitureStore GarageDoorCompany .................................. Byers&ButlerInc. Glass&MirrorCompany—Tie BroadwayGlass&Mirror,Inc. Glass&MirrorCompany—Tie ............... CourtesyGlass&Mirror HardwareStore ..................................................Ace Hardware HomeImprovementStore ..................Lowe’s HomeImprovement HomeRemodeling PrettySmart–ArchitectureandDesignStudio KitchenRemodeling FloorCoveringsInternational LandscapingService—Tie ................... Alford’sEnglishGardens LandscapingService—Tie Miguel’sLawnService LandscapingService—Tie ........................ ProscapeLandscape MattressStore SleepKingsMattressLiquidators MattressStore(Chain)—Tie ..................................Sit‘n Sleep MattressStore(Chain)—Tie ............................... SleepNumber Nursery/GardenCenter ArmstrongGardenCenters

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OutdoorLiving ...............................................FamilyFloorsInc.

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

PaintingContractor CertaProPaintersofLongBeach/Torrance PestControlCompany AdmiralPestControl

Plumber ................................................... MullenPlumbingInc.

PlumbingCompany MullenPlumbingInc.

Pool&SpaBuilder ................... EastLongBeachPoolandSpaInc.

Pool&SpaServices KlearWaterSpas

Pool&SpaStore Leslie’sPoolSupplies

RealEstate:ActiveAdultLivingCommunity ........... LeisureWorld SealBeach

RealEstate:Agent .....................................Katie Larson,Realtor

RealEstate:ApartmentCommunity ...................Sage RealEstate

RealEstate:Company BellweatherProperties

RealEstate:EscrowCompany ........................... CardinalEscrow

RealEstate:HomeInspectionCompany ElevateInspections

RealEstate:MortgageBroker .............Irvin LopezatCrossCountry Mortgage,LLC

RealEstate:PropertyManagement ...................A BetterProperty ManagementCo.Inc.

Roofing MikeKilleenQualityRoofingCompany

RooterCompany GorsuchPlumbing,Heating&AirConditioning

SolarCompany .................................................... SolarSource

Tile&Stone ..................................................FamilyFloorsInc.

TreeService—Tie ............................. Jimmie’sTreeServiceInc.

TreeService—Tie Mario’sTreeService

TreeService—Tie ProCareTreeService

WindowCompany—Tie ............................ RichDoor&Window

WindowCompany—Tie .................RoyalPane Windows&Doors

WindowCompany—Tie ..................SeaportWindowsandDoors

WindowCoveringStore StanleyShades

LEGAL

AccidentAttorney LunguLawGroup

DUIAttorney—Tie LongBeachDUIAttorney

DUIAttorney—Tie ......................... LongBeachLawInc.A.P.L.C.

DUIAttorney—Tie LunguLawGroup

EmploymentAttorney—Tie ............................Krieger&Krieger

EmploymentAttorney—Tie ..................PetronelliLawGroupPC

FamilyLawAttorney LunguLawGroup

GeneralAttorney ........................................... LunguLawGroup

ImmigrationAttorney—Tie ImmigrationLegalHelpCenter

ImmigrationAttorney—Tie ........................... NaomiLeiserowitz

LegalServices LunguLawGroup

LivingTrustAttorney LunguLawGroup

PersonalInjuryAttorney—Tie LawOfficesofAndreaL.Ware,PLC

PersonalInjuryAttorney—Tie LunguLawGroup

PersonalInjuryAttorney—Tie ......................PartnersPersonnel

SHOPPING

BicycleShop ................................................JaxBicycle Center

BookStore ....................................................... Barnes&Noble BridalShop—Tie ..............................David’sBridalLongBeach BridalShop—Tie StrutBridalSalon CameraStore ...................................................TuttleCameras

Clothing/Accesories/ShoesStore Anthropologie DiveShop(Scuba,etc) ........................... DeepBlueSwimSchool FloralShop ..........................................................FarmLot59

Grocery/Food:Health/Organic ................................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:LocalorChain—Tie ........ SproutsFarmersMarket Grocery/Food:LocalorChain—Tie ........................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore Gelson’sLongBeach Health/NutritionStore ...........................Vitamin CityLongBeach JewelryStore .......................................................J&L Jewelry Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore—Tie ..........T-MobileLongBeach Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore—Tie .............................Verizon

NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ...Clark&AthertonMercantile NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop ............................... Songbird NoveltyStore:ThriftStore AssistanceLeagueThrift&Vintage PetStore .........................................................PetPartners#2 RetailMall/ShoppingCenter LakewoodCenter RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter ...........................2nd&PCH SportingGoodsStore ..................... SportsBasementLongBeach SurfShop—Tie .............................................................Katin SurfShop—Tie ............................ LongBeachWindsurf&Kayak Vacuum&SewingMachineStore AmmcoVacuum&Sewing WineStore Wineon2nd

SPECIALTYSERVICES

Accountant HamiltonMercer&Werre AccountingService ............................LBSFinancialCreditUnion AmusementPark AquariumofthePacific Beauty:BarberShop .......................................... OhanaBarbers Beauty:HairSalon HairbyWendolyne Beauty:HairStylistorBarber HairbyWendolyne

Beauty:NailSalon ..................................................VogueNail

Beauty:Threading/Eyebrows RaqstarWax BoatingExcursion ............................ AnchorsAwayBoatRentals BowlingAlley ............................................................CalBowl Caterer PrimalAlchemyKitchen Cemetery .....................................All SoulsCemetery&Mortuary CharterBoatRentals AnchorsAwayBoatRentals ComputerRepair ............................ QuickFixComputerServices DayCareCenter BethanyLutheranPreschool DryCleaner MontgomeryDryCleaners

FinancialPlanningCompany ...............LBSFinancialCreditUnion

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

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

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SPECIALTYSERVICES

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

Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) ............LBSFinancialCreditUnion

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

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

Financial:RefinancingCompany ..........LBSFinancialCreditUnion

Financial:TaxPreparer ..............WilliamsTax&FinancialServices

Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner .......LBSFinancialCreditUnion

FriendlyCityorDowntown .......................2nd StreetLongBeach

InsuranceAgent—Tie .........FarmersInsurance–LeonardCerulle

InsuranceAgent—Tie ..JeffMorgan–StateFarmInsuranceAgent

InsuranceCompany HaliliHilltopInsuranceAgency

Mailing&Packaging—Tie ...................... ShoreBusinessCenter

Mailing&Packaging—Tie .................................TheUPS Store

Mailing&Packaging—Tie ............... UnitedStatesPostalService

Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop LongBeachiRepair

Mortuary/FuneralHome ................All SoulsCemetery&Mortuary

MovieTheater ....................................Art TheatreofLongBeach MovingCompany ..................................................P&O Movers

OceanViewRestaurant ..............................BelmontBrewingCo

Pet–DogWalker ...........................................JoyfulPawsHotel

PetBoarding .................................................JoyfulPawsHotel

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

PetGroomer .....................................................PetPartners#2

PetSitting .....................................................JoyfulPawsHotel

PetTrainer ....................................................JoyfulPawsHotel

Photographer .........................................f/8 StudiosLongBeach

RecyclingCenter EDCORecycling&Transfer

RestorationServices(Water/FireDamage) ............... SERVPROof

SoutheastLongBeach/BelmontShores

SecurityCompany—Tie .....................I ProtectSecurityServices

SecurityCompany—Tie Vivint

SmallBusinessConsultant .......................... SpringwaveStudios

StorageFacility—Tie StorQuestSelfStorage‚ÄìESouthSt

StorageFacility—Tie StorQuestSelfStorage–RosecransAve. Tailor Susaneuropeandressmaker

TattooShop/Parlor SomaticTattoo TravelAgency AAAArtesiaInsuranceandMemberServices

Videography/Videographer ......................f/8 StudiosLongBeach

WebsiteDeveloper SpringwaveStudios

THINGSTODO

Airport LongBeachAirport(LGB)

AmusementPark .................................... AquariumofthePacific

ArtGallery LongBeachMuseumofArt

BanquetFacility ......................................................The Grand

Bingo ..............................................................The BingoClub

BoatingExcursion AnchorsAwayBoatRentals

BowlingAlley ............................................................CalBowl Casino(SouthernCalifornia) ............Yaamava’Resort&Casinoat

SanManuelHighland

ChamberofCommerce—Tie ............. LongBeachAreaChamber ofCommerce

ChamberofCommerce—Tie NorwalkChamberofCommerce

Cocktail—Tie ......................................................... BabyGee

Cocktail—Tie

RocksCocktailLounge

CoffeeShop SteelheadCoffee

ComedyClub ...................................................... LaughFactory CountryClub CountryClubCenter

Destination–Hotel ..........................................The QueenMary

Destination–Resort ....................... ResortParksInternationalLlc

Destination–WeekendGetaway .......................The QueenMary Diner

Dale’sDiner

FamilyRestaurant ................................. Gladstone’sLongBeach Farmers’Market MarinaPacifica FineDining ........................................L’OperaItalianRestaurant

FriendlyCityorDowntown—Tie .............2nd StreetLongBeach

FriendlyCityorDowntown—Tie CityofLakewood

GastroPub/Craft/Microbrewery ..... LongBeachBeerLab–Wrigley GolfCourse .......................................El DoradoParkGolfCourse HappyHour ............................................................Yard House

IceRink ............................................The Rinks–LakewoodICE KidsCamp InternationalCityTheatre

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

MovieTheater—Tie ...........................Art TheatreofLongBeach

MovieTheater—Tie HarkinsTheatresCerritos16 Museum ........................................... LongBeachMuseumofArt

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment InternationalCityTheatre NonprofitOrganization InternationalCityTheatre OceanViewRestaurant ..............................BelmontBrewingCo OutdoorDining SchoonerOrLaterRestaurant OutdoorEntertainment EarlBurnsMillerJapaneseGarden PaintNight ......................................................The QueenMary RomanticRestaurant—Tie ...........................................APCH RomanticRestaurant—Tie ................... ShenandoahAttheArbor

PrimalAlchemyCatering hashadthehonorof servingourcommunitywith intention,integrity,andheart. We’regratefultotheclients, partners,andlocalpurveyors whohavetrustedustobe partoftheirmostmeaningful moments.Ourreputationis builtonexceptionalfarmto tablefood,provenlogistics, andlastingrelationships. Thankyouforsupporting usindoingwhatwelove; bringingpeopletogether,one thoughtfuleventatatime. Seasonal,sustainableand local. CATERER

PrimalAlchemy 3819E.7thSt.,LongBeach,CA90804 (562)400-5994 primalalchemy.com

P&OMovers 2835GundryAveSignalHillCA90755 (562)989-2120 piano-organmovers1.com

It’satruehonortodowhat Ido.I’vealwaysseenmyself asthepeople’schamp,and for21yearsI’vebeenmoving pianosandorganswithpride. Ilearnedthetradefrom mymentor,HerbertMartin, arespectedfigureknown forhiscustomstainlesssteeldollyandthelegacyhe built.Startingashishelper, Iabsorbedeverythinghe taughtme.Whenheoffered methechancetotakeoverthe business,Ididn’thesitate.

Today,astheownerofP&OMovers,Ileadateamthat specializesinthetoughestjobs-tightstaircases,elevators,even cranelifts.We’rebehindthescenesatconcerts,events,and homes,makingthemusichappen.

LongBeachistrulyourbackyard.FromSanPedrotoMalibu, we’veworkednearlyeverystreet,movingcloseto1,000pianosa year.Thisisn’tjustwork,it’sacraft,alegacy,andafamily-driven passionI’mproudtocarryforward.

CHRISTIANSCHOOL

BethanyLutheranSchool 5100ArborRoad,LongBeach,CA90808 (562)420-7783

bethanylutheran.org

BethanyLutheranSchoolhasservedLongBeachfamilieswith Christ-centerededucationforover80years,offeringpreschool through8thgrade.Withsmallclassesandpersonalizedlearning, studentsgrowacademically,spiritually,andemotionallyina caringenvironment.ABible-basedcurriculumandchapel servicesbuildstrongcharacterandfaith.LocatednearDouglas ParkandLBX,theschoolcombinesacademicexcellencewith meaningfulexperiences.Graduatesarewellprepared,attending choicehighschools,readytoLearn,Love,Lead,+Serve.

PILATESSTUDIO

BEFitModernPilates 6480PacificCoastHwy.,SuiteC110,LongBeach,CA90803 (949)313-7984 befitmp.com

VotedBestPilatesStudioinLongBeach—thankyoutoour incrediblecommunityformakingthispossible.AtBEFit,we deliverhigh-intensity,low-impactworkoutsonoursignature XFormer™designedtopushyoutoyourshakeandtransform yourstrength.Morethanaworkout,morethanpilates,it’sa communitythatshowsup,supports,andgetsstrongertogether. ComeseewhyLongBeachismakingitshake!Visitusat befitmp.com.

PETCLINIC/VETERINARIAN

BixbyAnimalClinic&UrgentCare 3938AtlanticAve,LongBeach,CA90807 (562)426-4066 bixbyanimal.com

Since2005,BixbyAnimalClinic& UrgentCarehasbeenmorethana veterinaryhospital;we’vebeenyour neighbors.Beingvoted“BestinLong Beach”isanhonorwedon’ttake lightly;it’sapromisewerenewdaily tothefamilieswhotrustuswiththeir bestfriends.

Asyourneedshavegrown,we’ve grownwithyou.Webelievetrue “Legacy”isaboutleadingthrough innovationwhileremaininganchored incompassion.

OurLongBeachlocationisopen sevendaysaweekfrom8a.m.to 11p.m.toprovidebothwellness andUrgentCareservices.Forthose timeswhenyoucan’twait,Bixby

AnimalSpecialty &Emergency,our sisterhospitalin Torrance,isopen 24/7.

Byinvestingin themostadvanced diagnostic equipmentanda teamofexperienced veterinarians,we ensureyourpet neverhastoleave ourcircleofcare. Fromroutinewellnesstolate-night emergencies,you’reseeingthesame Bixbyfamilyyou’vereliedonforover 20years.

Wearen’tjusttreatingpatients; wearecaringforourneighbors. ExperiencetheBixbydifference today!

CHARTERSCHOOL

IVAHigh 1637LongBeachBlvd.LongBeach,CA90813 (562)283-4456

ivahigh.org

IVAHighisafullyaccreditedpublichighschoolvotedBestin LongBeachforsevenyears!

Welcometoasafe,supportivecommunity,wherestudents engageinproject-basedlearning,preparingthemforcollege, career,andlife.

IVAHighprovideson-sitedualenrollmentwithLBCC professors.92%ofseniorsgraduatewith6+collegecredits.We’re theonlyhighschoolintheSouthBayandLongBeachregionsto receiveCalifornia’s2026ExemplaryDualEnrollmentaward.

CuriousMinds.EmpoweredCommunity.

FloorCoveringsInternational ofLongBeach 4401AtlanticAve#200,LongBeach,CA90807 (Byappt.only) (562)661-8288

lgb.floorcoveringsinternational.com

VotedLongBeach’sBestCarpet/FlooringStore—threeyears running!

Asalocal,family-ownedbusiness,FloorCoverings InternationalofLongBeachisproudtoearnthishonorfor fourconsecutiveyears.Webringtheflooringshowroomtoyou with3,000+samples,andourDesignAssociatesguideyoufrom consultationthroughtoexpertinstallation-withtransparency andexcellentcustomerserviceeverystepoftheway.

Whetheryouneednewhardwoodorhardwoodrefinishing, carpet,tile,vinylorlaminate;wedoitallandwedoitright.Give usacall,we’llleaveyoufloored!

For60years,AAACalvert Electrical,Heating&Air Conditioninghasproudlyservedthe GreaterLongBeachcommunitywith exceptionalelectrical,heating,air conditioning,andindoorairquality services.Establishedin1966,and celebratingour60-yearanniversary thisyear,ourfamily-ownedand operatedcompanyremainsdedicated tothevaluesofqualityworkmanship, honesty,anddependableservicethat builtourfoundation.

Asafull-servicecontractor,we specializeinHVACinstallation andrepair,electricalupgrades, troubleshooting,systemmaintenance, andcustomizedcomfortsolutions forbothresidentialandcommercial

properties.Ourlicensedand insuredtechniciansbringdecades ofexperiencetoeveryproject, providingreliablesolutions,clear communication,andfair,transparent pricing.

Wehavehadtheprivilegeofserving morethan20,000customers,andour commitmenttoexcellenceisreflected intherecognitionwe’vereceived directlyfromthecommunity.Weare honoredthatLongBeachresidents havevotedus“BestOf”forthethird time,inmultiplecategories,and trulyhumbledtobenamed“Favorite Contractor.”Theseacknowledgments meansomuchbecausetheycome fromthepeopleweproudlyserve everyday.

Aswecelebrate60yearsof service,wewanttoexpressour deepestgratitudetotheincredible residentsoftheGreaterLongBeach area.Wegenuinelyappreciatethe relationshipswe’vebuiltthroughout thedecades.

Tolearnmoreorscheduleservice, pleasevisitwww.aaacalvert.com

AUTOHOMELIFEBUSINESS

JOSEPHCERULLEAGENCY

562-496-0831

jcerulle@farmersagent.com

HOSPITAL, CANCERTREATMENT, URGENTCARE

MemorialCareLongBeachMedicalCenter

BestHospital

MemorialCareCancerInstitute

BestCancerTreatment

MemorialCareMedicalGroup–LosAltos BestUrgentCare

Ourmissionisyou–119 yearsandcounting.

Withtheopeningof SeasideHospital(nowLong BeachMedicalCenter), MemorialCarehasbeen providingcompassionate, qualityhealthcaretothe LongBeachcommunity andbeyondfornearly120 years.Today,LongBeach MedicalCenterhasleading programsandadvanced technologies,helping providethecommunity withthelatesttreatment optionsandcancerresearch protocols.

In1970,theneedfor expertpediatricspecialty carearoseinabustling andgrowingLong Beach,leadingtothe establishmentofMiller Children’sHospital. Combiningexpert maternitycareunderthe sameroofaspediatriccare, ensuredmomsandbabies wereneverseparated,

whetherpregnancywas commonorcomplex.

Today,LongBeach MedicalCenterandMiller Children’s&Women’s Hospitalcanbetherefor everypatientateverystage oflife,fromnewbornto olderadults.

MemorialCareMedical Grouplaterexpanded toLongBeach,ensuring primarycareandurgent carelocations,backedby 24/7virtualaccessthat ensuresqualitycarefor immediatehealthneedsis always withinreach.

Fromcaringfor generationsoffamilies towelcomingthosewho arenewtoLongBeach, MemorialCarewill continuetobringyouthe compassionateandclinical excellencethecommunity deserves.

Tolearnmore,visit memorialcare.org.

CHICKEN

NobleRotisserie 6430EPacificCoastHwySuite120 LongBeach,CA90803 (562)431-0445

noblerotisserie.com

Thankyou,LongBeach, fornamingNobleRotisserie thecity’sBestChickenfor fiveyearsinarow,alongwith honorsforFavoriteBrunch. Asafamily-runrestaurant rootedhereinLongBeach, ourmissionhasalwaysbeen simple:servewholesome, comfortingfoodfamiliescan feelgoodaboutsharing.Our pasture-raisedchickensare slow-roastedandservedfresh offthespitwithseasonalsides, heartybowlsandcomforting favoriteslikepotpieand chickennoodlesoup.

We’verecentlymovedtoa newnestat2nd&PCH,whereyou’llfindthesamefoodyoulove inasunnyoutdoorspaceperfectfortakeoutorrelaxedalfresco meals.Ourmenuisfullydairy-freeandallergy-friendly,with manyvegan,vegetarianandgluten-freeoptionsforeverytable.

INSURANCEAGENT

FarmersInsurance–LeonardCerulle (nowFarmersInsurance–JosephCerulle) 1165ESanAntonioDr.,Ste.F LongBeach,CA90807 (562)496-0831 agents.farmers.com/ca/long-beach/ joseph-cerulle/

LocatedinBixbyKnolls,theJosephCerulleFarmersInsurance AgencyhasservedtheLongBeachcommunityformorethan69years, specializinginauto,homeandcommercialinsurance.JosephCerulle proudlycarriesonafamilylegacybegunbyhisgrandfather,Leonard Cerulle,aFarmersagentfor65years.Withfourgenerationsrooted locally,theagency’ssix-member,multilingualteamdeliverstrusted, personalizedservicetoindividuals,familiesandbusinessesthroughout LongBeach.

A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE

P&OMovershasbeen specializingin movingpianosandorgansforover45years inLosAngelesandOrangeCounty,ensuring safeandcarefultransportforthesedelicate instruments.Theirlong-standingexperience likelymeansP&OMovershavetheskills andtechniquestohandlevarioussizesand stylesofpianosandorgans,makingthema reliablechoiceforyourmovingneeds.Ifyou needmoreinformationabouttheirservices ortipsformoving,feelfreetocontactusat 562-989-2120

LBSFinancialCreditUnion

5505GardenGroveBlvd.Westminster,CA92683 (562)598-9007 lbsfcu.org

2835GundryAve., SignalHill,CA90755

562-989-2120

www.piano-organmovers1.com

LBSFinancialCredit Unionopeneditsdoorsin 1935toprovideaffordable bankingservicestoLong Beachschoolemployees. Today,LBSFinancialhas grownitsmembership withlocalschooland collegeemployeesandthe LongBeachcommunity, serving140,000members throughoutSouthern California.Asanot-forprofit,member-owned cooperative,LBSFinancial deliversafullsuiteof bankingserviceswhile helpingmemberssave —upto$2,013annually comparedwithCalifornia banks.

Named“BestCredit Union”for16consecutive years,LBSFinancial proudlyinvestsinthe localcommunitythrough scholarships,volunteerism, andlocalpartnerships. In2025,LBSFinancial furtherstrengthenedtheir 70yearrelationshipwith CSULBwithasponsorship thatincludedthenaming oftheLBSFinancialCredit UnionPyramidalong withfurtherintegration withLongBeachState Athleticsandthroughout thecampus.LBSFinancial isproudtoserveasthe OfficialCreditUnion PartnerofLongBeach StateAthletics.

SENIORIN-HOMECARE

VisitingAngels 338StJosephAve LongBeach,CA90814 (562)225-8106

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VistingAngelsishonored tosupportseniorsinour community,helpingthemlive safelyandcomfortablyinthe placetheylovemost-home!

Forover22years,Visting AnglesCareProfessionalshave providedpersonalizedassisting withavarietyofactivitiesof dailyliving,includingsupport forclientswithAlzheimers, dementiaandotherspecialized careneeds.

Eachclientisthoughtfully matchedwithacaregiverwho ontoonlymeetstheirneeds,butbringscomfort,dignity,and peaceofmindtotheentirefamily.

ThankyouforrecognizingVisitingAngels-LongBeachas “BestSeniorIn-HomeCare”foreightyearsinarow!

ORTHODONTIST

GarlingtonOrthodontics 5479E.AbbeyfieldSt.,Suite1, LongBeach,CA90815 (562)439-4553

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GarlingtonOrthodonticsprovidespersonalizedorthodontic carefocusedoncreatinghealthy,confidentsmiles.Using moderntechnologyandawarm,patient-centeredapproach,we offerbraces,Invisalign,andcomprehensivetreatmentsforall ages.Eachplanistailoredtomeetindividualneeds,ensuring patientsfeelsupportedthroughouttheirsmilejourney.Asthe leadingInvisalignproviderinLongBeach,ourpracticehasbeen recognizedbyPress-Telegramvotersasthetoporthodontistfor over15years.

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AC&HeatingCompany/HVACContractor ......... VigilAir

Heating&Cooling

BathroomRemodeling ... FlooringCoveringsInternational Brunch NobleRotisserie

CancerTreatmentCenter ...... MemorialCareLongBeach MedicalCenter

CarWash .................. SurfN’ShineExpressCarWash

Carpet/FlooringStore Floor&Decor

CBDRetailer/CannabisStore ............. HavenCannabis

MarijuanaandWeedDispensary

CharterSchool IVAHighSchool

Contractor ............................. AAACalvertElectrical

DanceStudio/School ............. ElevationDanceStudio

DayCareCenter BethanyLutheranSchool

DayCareCenter ............... LakewoodChristianSchool

Deli ....................................... JerseyMike’sSubs

Dentist GarlingtonOrthodontics:MarkGarlington,DDS

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ElementarySchool-Private ........... LosAltosClassical ChristianAcademy

FamilyLawAttorney TLDLaw:JenSawday

FamilyRestaurant ....... BajaSonoraMexicanRestaurant

Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner TSGWealth Management

Fitness:HealthClub AlpertJewishCommunityCenter

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HomeImprovementStore FlooringCoverings International

HomeRemodeling ........ FlooringCoveringsInternational

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KidsCamp LakewoodChristianSchool

LegalServices TLDLaw

LivingTrustAttorney ................ TLDLaw:JenSawday

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MedicalGroup ............... MemorialCareMedicalGroup –LongBeach(LosAltos)

MexicanRestaurant(Local) ................... BajaSonora MexicanRestaurant

MiddleSchool-Private ....... LakewoodChristianSchool

MiddleSchool-Private LosAltosClassical ChristianAcademy

MusicSchool BethanyLutheranSchool

MusicSchool ........ LosAltosClassicalChristianAcademy

OtherChristianSchool(Non-Catholic) ......... Lakewood ChristianSchool

OtherChristianSchool(Non-Catholic) ........... LosAltos ClassicalChristianAcademy

PetClinic/Veterinary ........ PrimaryCareAnimalHospital

Pharmacy SpringParkPharmacy

Plumber Pete’sPlumbing

PlumbingCompany ........................ Pete’sPlumbing

PlumbingCompany ............. PrimoPumbing&Heating

Preschool AlpertJewishCommunityCenter

Preschool .......................... BethanyLutheranSchool

Preschool ....................... LakewoodChristianSchool

SandwichShop JerseyMike’sSubs

SeniorIn-HomeCare KeenHomeCare

ThaiCuisine ............................ RocharinThaiBistro

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YourTrustedPlumbingPartnerSince1995

Whenpipesburst,drainsclog,orwaterheatergoesout,PrimoPlumbing&Heatingisheretosavetheday. We’vebeenkeepingthetapsflowingandthetoiletsflushingintheGreaterLongBeachareaforoverthree decades.Asafamily-ownedbusiness,weunderstandthestressthatplumbingemergenciescanbringtoyour homeoroffice.That’swhywe’recommittedtoprovidingfast,affordable,andhonestsolutionsthat’llhaveyou breathingasighofreliefinnotime.

Whetherit’saleakyfaucetorafull-blownplumbingemergency,ourexperiencedteamisreadytotacklethe jobwithspeedandprecision.Weofferflexiblescheduling,transparentpricing,andtop-notchcustomerservice thatputsyourneedsfirst.Don’twaituntilasmallissuebecomesabigproblem-reachoutnowandletPrimo Plumbing&Heatingkeepyourhomeorbusinessrunningsmoothly.Giveusacalltodayandlet’sgetstarted!

Reclaimyourspace. Withqualitycraftsmanship, formmeetsfunctionat unbelievableprices. Findeverythingyouneed tocompleteyourproject. Exploretile,wood,stone, luxuryvinyl,laminate,and more.Getfreeexpertdesign helpeverydayforanyspace, styleandbudget. Comeintodaytoaccess oursuperstoreselection atwarehousepriceswith showroomquality.Our extensiveselectionofin-stock productsallowsourcustomers togetwhattheyneedwhen theyneedit.

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HAVENCannabisMarijuanaand WeedDispensary–Belmontisproud toberecognizedasthe“FavoriteCBD Retailer/CannabisStore”byreaders oftheLongBeachPress-Telegram. Thishonorreflectsthecontinued supportoftheBelmontcommunity —andwe’regratefultoeveryone whomadeHAVENtheirchoice.

WhileBelmontholdsaspecialplace inLongBeach,it’spartofagrowing HAVENfamilywith12locations anda13thontheway,serving communitiesacrossOrangeCounty, LosAngeles,theInlandEmpire, andtheCentralValley,including Porterville,California.Acrossevery location,HAVENiscommittedto deliveringqualityproducts,strong

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Thatexperiencestartswithour team.Fromfirst-timeshoppersto longtimecustomers,HAVENstaffare dedicatedtohelpingeachguestfeel comfortableandinformed.Wealso offerawiderangeofCBDandCBN products,whichmanycustomers exploreformorewellness-focused routines—fromcalmingoptionsto nighttimesupport.

Beyondourstores,HAVENremains committedtogivingbackthrough ourHavenHeartsCommunity Actionsprogram.Overthepastyear, we’vecontributedtensofthousands ofdollarstolocalcharitiesand volunteeredthousandsofhours

supportingthecommunitiesweserve. TotheBelmontcommunity— thankyouforthisrecognitionand formakingHAVENyourfavorite.

Since1978,LakewoodChristian Schoolshasbeenatrustedpartner forparents,providingaloving, Christ-centerededucationfor studentsfrompreschoolthrough 8thgrade.Ourpassionistodevelop leadersofcharacterthrough exceptionalacademics,creative expression,andstrongspiritual foundations.

AtLCS,studentsthriveinanawardwinningacademicandartsprogram thatincludesBand&Choir,fine arts,PE,competitiveathletics,and aninnovativeSTEAMLab.Beyond theclassroom,studentsengagein meaningfulserviceprojectsand immersivefieldtripsthatencourage personalandacademicgrowth. WeareduallyaccreditedbyWASC

andACSI,andourteachersarestatecredentialed,ACSI-certified,and nearly50%holdamaster’sdegree. Theylovinglycreateanurturing environmentwherestudentsenjoy comingtoschooleachday.Smallclass sizesallowforpersonalizedattention, andneed-basedscholarshipsensure thateverychildhastheopportunity tosucceed.

Middleschoolstudentsenjoya widevarietyofelectives,including Spanish,smallenginerepair,coding, photography,videoproduction,and tradeskills.Ourhands-onscience labfeaturesnumerousdissections, sparkingcuriosityanddiscovery.The HouseSystemfosterscommunity, belonging,andfun,withexcitingand crazycompetitions.

Lookingforamemorablesummer experience?OurbelovedSummer DayCampoffersfunfieldtrips, waterdays,parkoutings,andendless enjoymentwithcaringcounselors. Weinviteyoutovisitourcampus andexperiencetheLCSdifference firsthand.Calltodaytoschedulea tour!

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PRESCHOOL,KIDSCAMP

AlpertJCC(JewishLongBeach) 3801EWillowSt.LongBeach,CA90815 (562)426-7601 jewishlongbeach.org

TheAlpertJCChasprovidedqualityearlychildhoodeducation anddaycampexperiencestotheLongBeachcommunitysince the1960s.Littleonesthriveinourplay-basedpreschoolwithfull andhalf-dayschedules.KidsmakelastingmemoriesatCamp Komaroffthroughfieldtrips,activities,andspecialtytracks.The J isalsoyourcenterforswimlessons,youthsports,andmore. VisitustodayandfindoutwhyPress-Telegramreaderslovethe J!jewishlongbeach.org@jewishlongbeach

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VigilAirHeating&Cooling 21525NorwalkBlvdHawaiianGardens,CA90706 (562)818-5001 vigilairandheat.com

Since2005Robertand SusyVigilareproud oftheirsmallbusiness allowingforfairratesand top-tierwork.

TherootsofVigilAir startin1997whenRobert, atonly17yearsand freshoutofhighschool, attendsUniversalTechnical InstitutetostudyHVAC. Robertcompletedthe programin1998and by2004acquiredthe experienceandmetthe minimumagerequirement toapplywiththeCalifornia ContractorStateLicense Board.

By2005Robertwasa licensedcontractoranda newlywed!

Onceacontractor,Robert workedasasubcontractor forabigcorporationand forhomeownersseeking thebestdeal.Through thosetwodifferent experiences,Robert understoodwhatcustomers valued.

SlowlyandsteadyVigilAir grewthroughword-ofmouthandby2009Susy Vigil(Robert’swife)lefther schoolteachingpositionto betheofficelady. VigilAirhasexplored everybrandand technologyinHVAC.While stayingtruetoitsrootsof tradition,VigilAirregularly studiesandtrainstokeep upwiththeconstantly evolvingCaliforniaenergy

requirementsandnew technology.Regardlessof ahome’sconditionand obstacles,VigilAirwill customizethebestHVAC solution.

In2022VigilAirbecame aCarrierauthorized dealer.Asamaster installer,complemented byCarrierproducts, VigilAir’sinstallationsare unmatchable!

In2023VigilAir celebratedtheopening oftheirbrickandmortar locationinHawaiian Gardens,whereRobert grewup.VigilAir’sstoryis notaboutaspiringtobethe biggestHVACcompany. Thefocusistoserveone familyatatimeandtobe atrustedHVACprovider bystickingtohonestwork, personalserviceandlongtermquality.

PLUMBER,PLUMBINGCOMPANY

Pete’sPlumbing 3099E.PacificCoastHighway SignalHill,CA90755 (562)599-0106 petes-plumbing.com

ServingLongBeachandsurroundingcommunitiesforover fivedecades,Pete’sPlumbingisproudtobeselectedasFavorite PlumbingCompanyamongthereadersandfollowersofThe Press-TelegramandtheGrunionGazette.Wearecommittedto beingyourPlumberofChoiceandtomakingeachnewcustomer a“Re-Pete”customer.

With54yearsbehindus,ourteamconsistsofconcernedoffice staffandexpertsinthefieldtrainedinrepairs/replacements, inspections,installationsandrenovations.Weoffer24-hour emergencyservicetoourestablishedcustomers–sonomatter whenyourplumbingemergencyoccurs,youcanrestassured helpisontheway.

Heldtothecodeofethicstraditionallyestablishedbythe NationalAssociationofPlumbing,HeatingandCooling Contractors,ourbusinessonceoperatedoutofahumble Lakewoodhomewithoneservicevehicleandnowhasearneda reputationthatisnothingshortofoutstanding.

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MEXICANRESTAURANT

BajaSonoraMexicanRestaurant 2940ClarkAvenue

LongBeachCA90815 (562)421-5120 bajasonora.com

Since1998,BajaSonora MexicanRestaurantat2940 ClarkAvenueinLongBeach hasbeenservingauthentic Mexicanfood.Whatbeganas asmallcounter-servicespot hasgrownintoalocalfavorite. Withheartymeals,fairprices, andasignaturesalsabar featuringfourfreshsalsas, we’vebuiltaplacewherethe communitygatherstoshare food,laughterandtradition inalively,family-friendly atmosphere.

TSGishonoredtoberecognizedbythereadersofthePress-Telegram& GrunionGazette.Foundedlocallyandstillcommittedtoourcommunity,TSG providesdisciplinedwealthmanagement,retirement,andestateplanning strategieswithyourgoalsandfamily’sfutureatthecenter.

6460EastPacificCoastHwy,Suite223 LongBeach,CA90803 562-414-0900

LongBeach

THAICUISINE

RocharinThaiBistro 600PacificCoastHwy,Ste108

SealBeach,CA90740 (562)596-5156 rocharinthaibistro.com

RocharinThaiBistrobringsauthenticThaiflavorstoSeal Beachwithamodern,welcomingtouch.Knownforfresh ingredientsandbeautifullybalanceddishes,therestaurant blendstraditionalfavoriteswithelevatedpresentation.Fromrich curriestoflavorfulnoodledishes,eachplateiscraftedwithcare. Whetherdininginortakingout,RocharinThaiBistrooffers awarm,invitingexperiencethatkeepsguestscomingbackfor quality,flavor,andexceptionalservice.

RocharinThaiBistroisanamazingplacetoenjoydelicious traditionalThaifoodinawarm,comfortable,andfriendly atmosphere.Ourdishesandserviceblendtoday’s contemporarylifestylewiththerichheritageoftraditional Thaiculture. (562)596-5156Rocharinthaibistro.com

JerseyMike’s MultipleLongBeachlocations jerseymikes.com/locations

JerseyMike’sbelievesinthe valueofingredients,thevirtue ofintentionandtheideathat makingasubsandwichand makingadifferencecanbe oneandthesame.Weoffer asubaboveandcarefully considereveryaspectof whatwedo,everyslice,every sandwich,everystore–we provideourcustomerswith sustenanceandsubstance too.Thekeytoauthenticity istorememberwhereyou camefrom,rememberwhere you’regoing,andchoose thestraightestlinebetween thetwo.NinestoresinLong Beach–comeinandbeasub above!

LosAltosClassicalChristian AcademyandLosAltos GracePreschoolhavehad theprivilegeofprovidinga Christ-centerededucation cultivatingwisdom,character, andaloveoflearningfor over50years.Studentshave flourishedacademically, creatively,andspirituallygrowingintoconfident individualspreparedto serveandleadwithintheir communities.Servingages2.5 through6thgrade,wepartner withfamiliestonurtureboth heartsandmindsofchildren inthelightofGod’struth. ELEMENTARYSCHOOL-PRIVATE,MIDDLE SCHOOL-PRIVATE,MUSICSCHOOL, CHRISTIANSCHOOL(NON-CATHOLIC)

LosAltosClassicalChristian Academy 6565EStearnsSt. LongBeach,CA90815 (562)430-6983

TLDLaw

3900KilroyAirportWay,Ste.240, LongBeach,CA90806 (562)923-0971

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TLDLawhasagainbeen selectedbyreadersofthe LongBeachPress-Telegram asFavoriteLawFirmand BestinEstatePlanningand FamilyLaw.Therecognition coincideswiththefirm’s65th anniversary,markingmore thansixdecadesofservicetoSouthernCalifornia.

WithofficesinLongBeach,Irvine,Downey,andBeverly Hills,TLDLawprovideslegalservicestobothindividualsand businessesacrossabroadrangeofpracticeareas.Theseinclude estateplanning,trustadministration,probate,andtaxplanning, aswellasfamilylawmatterssuchasdivorce,childcustody,and support.Thefirmalsoadvisesonbusinessandcorporatelaw, employmentlaw,realestatetransactionsanddisputes,andcivil litigation,includingcomplexcommercialmatters.

Additionalareasofexperienceincludemergersand acquisitions,financialinstitutionslaw,healthcarelaw,anddispute resolution.

Thisdepthofservices,combinedwithalongstandingpresence intheregion,continuestomakeTLDLawaconsistentchoice amongreadersseekingcomprehensivelegalcounsel.

DANCESTUDIO/SCHOOL

ElevationStudios 1900East27thStreet,SignalHill,CA90755 (562)424-2711 lv8.dance

Readytomove,grow,andfeelinspired?ElevationStudiosin SignalHillisavibrantdancestudioofferingclassesforalllevels andstyles,welcomingdancersages3throughadult.Fromhiphoptocontemporary,expertinstructorscreateanencouraging spacewherepassionandtechniquecometogether.Whether you’rejuststartingoutorexperienced,you’llbuildconfidence, stayactive,andconnectwithasupportivecommunity.Stepinto thestudioandelevateyourdancejourneytoday.

PETCLINIC/VETERINARIAN

PrimaryCareAnimalHospital

2200NLakewoodBlvd,LongBeach,CA90815

(562)274-7776

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PrimaryCareAnimalHospital hasbecomeatrustednameforpet ownersthroughoutLongBeachby combininghigh-qualitymedicine withagenuinecommitmentto compassionatecare.Withextended hours,ahighlytrainedteam,and afocusonmakingveterinarycare moreaccessible,PCAHisdesignedto meettheneedsofbothpetsandthe familieswholovethem.

WhatsetsPCAHapartisitsbalance ofadvancedmedicalcapabilities andaclient-firstapproach.From routinewellnessvisitstocomplex diagnosticsandsurgery,thehospital emphasizesclearcommunicationand collaborationwithpetownersevery stepoftheway.Theirteambelieves

thatthebestoutcomeshappenwhen clientsfeelinformed,supported,and confidentintheirpet’scare.

PCAHisalsodeeplyrootedin thelocalcommunity.Overthe years,thehospitalhasbuiltlasting relationshipswithclientsbyfocusing onconsistency,transparency,and aculturethatprioritizesbothpets andpeople.Theircommitmentto affordability—withoutcompromising quality—hasmadethemastandout optioninanincreasinglycomplex veterinarylandscape.

Beingrecognizedasoneofthe “BestofLongBeach”forthepast 11yearsreflectsnotjustclinical excellence,butthetrustandloyalty ofthecommunitytheyserve.Atits

core,PrimaryCareAnimalHospital strivestotreateverypatientlike family—becausetothem,that’s exactlywhattheyare.

WEALTHADVISOR

LongBeach,CA90803 (562)414-0900 tsgwm.com

TSGWealthManagementwasfoundedinLongBeach,where ourrootsrundeepandourcommitmenttothecommunity remainsstrong.Fordecades,we’vedeliveredpersonalizedwealth management,retirementplanning,investmentstrategies,and estateplanningwithadisciplined,client-firstapproachthatputs yourgoalsandlong-termsuccessaboveallelse.

HonoredtobenamedtothePress-Telegram&Grunion GazetteReaders’ChoiceAwards,TSGcontinuestoserveLong Beachandsurroundingareaswithintegrity,expertise,and genuinecare.DiscovertheTSGdifferencetoday.

PLUMBINGCOMPANY

Inanerawherebig-boxservice providersandfacelesscorporations dominatethehomerepairindustry, family-ownedbusinesseslikePrimo Plumbingreminduswhatserviceis supposedtofeellike.RootedinLong Beachsince1995,PrimoPlumbing isn’tjustacompany-–it’salegacy builtontrust,craftsmanshipanda simplebutpowerfulphilosophy:treat customersrightanddohonestwork forafairprice.

FoundedbyTomBarile,Primo Plumbingbeganasmanygreat smallbusinessesdo—withatruck, asetoftoolsandacommitmentto doingthingstherightway.Tombuilt hisreputationonejobatatime, notthroughflashyadvertisingor gimmicks,butthroughconsistency. Customersknewthatwhenthey calledPrimo,theywouldget straightforwardandreliablework, andnosurpriseswhenthebillcame. Thatkindofreputationcan’tbe bought–ithastobeearned–and Tomearneditoverdecadesofservice totheLongBeachcommunity.

Today,thatsamespiritcarries

forwardundertheleadershipofhis son,JordanBarile.Jordanhasspent thelast15yearsworkinginthefield atPrimo,learningthetradefrom thegroundup.Takingoverafamily businessisnosmalltask,butJordan hasembracedtheresponsibilitywith adeepunderstandingofwhatmade Primosuccessfulinthefirstplace. Ratherthanreinventingthecompany, hehasfocusedonpreservingitscore valueswhileguidingitintoanew generation.Jordanhasbuiltateam thattakesprideintheirworkand doesn’tcutcorners.

Attheheartofthecompany’s successisitsunwaveringcommitment tocustomers.Inanindustrywhere upsellingandcuttingcornerscanbe tempting,PrimoPlumbingstands apartbystickingtoitsprinciples.The goalisn’tjusttofixaproblem—it’s tobuildrelationships.Customers aren’ttreatedliketransactions; they’retreatedlikeneighbors. Thatmindsetfostersloyalty,and inacommunitylikeLongBeach, wordtravelsfastwhenabusiness consistentlydeliversonitspromises.

Thecompany’sslogan,“Othersmay begood,we’rePrimo,”mightsound boldatfirstglance,butitreflects aquietconfidenceratherthan arrogance.Itspeakstoastandard -–onethathasbeenupheldforover threedecades.Being“Primo”isn’t aboutclaimingperfection,it’sabout strivingforexcellenceineveryjob, nomatterhowbigorsmall.It’sabout showingupontime,doingthework properlyandstandingbehindit whenthejobisdone.

Family-ownedbusinessesoftencarry asenseofaccountabilitythatlarger companiescanlose.Whenyour reputationistiedtoeveryservice call,there’snoroomforshortcuts. Thataccountabilityisevidentin thewayPrimoPlumbingoperates, fromthefirstphonecalltothefinal handshake.

Intheend,PrimoPlumbing’sstory isn’tjustaboutpipesandrepairs. It’saboutlegacy,trustanddoing rightbypeople,everytime.Others mayindeedbegood,butformany inLongBeach,Primoissomething more.

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