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30th Annual Long Beach Qfilms Festival Features ‘Big Boys’ This Weekend
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30th Annual Long Beach Qfilms Festival Features ‘Big Boys’ This Weekend

Here's the complete schedule for the California festival affirming LGBTQ+ filmmakers and stories.

Pride Lifeguard station burned down and then rebuilt
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Long Beach's Rainbow Pride Lifeguard Tower Makes an Epic Comeback

The old tower was burned in an arson fire in March, but the tower is back for Pride Month.

Rainbow lifeguard tower burnt down
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Long Beach's Rainbow Lifeguard Tower Burnt Down in Likely Act of Hate

A symbol of Pride has been reduced to rubble and ash, with the mayor suspecting foul play.

In the Bag: California Coast
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In the Bag: California Coast

Instigated by nothing more than an idyllic weekend forecast and a mild case of cabin fever, their spontaneous road trip up the PCH (known to visitors as the Pacific Coast Highway) was well underway. An effortlessly thrown together overnight bag had been packed with three casual days beach-hopping in mind: nautical navy and white (often in stripes), with a dash of Americana red thrown in for good measure.

Five Reasons Long Beach is California's Coolest City
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Five Reasons Long Beach is California's Coolest City

From bike lanes to blow-out Pride to a gay mayoral candidate, Long Beach is where it's at.

Do You Have What It Takes to Win the Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest?
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Do You Have What It Takes to Win the Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest?

Seeking awards and glory, sand artists descend on southern California in August.