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  • May 7, 2013 – It was May 2, 2008, when Lola’s Mexican Cuisine opened for business at 2030 E. 4th St. along Retro Row. Five years later the business celebrates its success by launching new menu items,...
  • May 7, 2013 – Young women’s clothing designer Kristen Luna made her dreams come true when, after 13 years in the apparel industry, she opened Fox & Moon Clothing on March 30 at 2746 E. Broadway in the...
  • May 7, 2013 –Jeffrey Winnick and Lourdes Valles opened Gems & Jewels, a jewelry store, on April 5 at 4130 Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls. The store sells sterling silver jewelry and handmade, local...
  • May 7, 2013 – On April 1, Jose Cordon (right) and Jose “Dire” Mercado together opened their first retail store, affectionately named 1897LB in homage to the year their beloved city was incorporated....
  • May 7, 2013 – When music store World of Strings closed, three of its employees banded together to keep their music store dreams alive. Chris Baird, Brian Stewart and Guillermo Rios opened Long Beach Guitar...
  • May 7, 2013 – On May 1, owner Stephanie Coronado-Stomp moved her business from the Broadway corridor to the East Village Arts District at 314 Elm Ave., pictured above. The studio, which has been in business...
  • May 7, 2013 – Construction on the new Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Downtown Long Beach is nearing completion. Upon opening, it will replace the prior Long Beach Courthouse located around the...
  • May 7, 2013 – Zachary Fritz is a rental sales agent with Budget Car Rental at the company’s new location in the lobby of the Westin Long Beach hotel, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. in Downtown Long Beach The new...
  • May 7, 2013 – Mark Correa, pictured here, assumed the position of vice president and resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Long Beach on April 1. Correa, who holds a degree in business...
  • May 7, 2013 – A $100,000 donation by Long Beach Container Terminal helped fund a new, 1.25-acre park at 625 Baker St. in West Long Beach. The park was dedicated May 4 by Mayor Bob Foster and 7th District...
  • May 7, 2013 – Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and some of his bicycling friends biked to work on May 1 to promote the 2013 Tour of Long Beach set for Saturday, May 11. According to a press announcement, the...
Bixby Knolls Car Wash In Long Beach To Celebrate 35th Anniversary On September 14 With Party

Bxby Knolls Car Wash

August 14, 2012 – September 14 is an extra special day for Bixby Knolls Car Wash & Detail Center owners Sheldon and Shell Grossman, pictured. The date marks the 35th anniversary of their business at Atlantic Avenue and Wardlow Road, and their 34th wedding anniversary. And their inviting the public to come out to the car wash and celebrate with them. The party begins at 4 p.m., Friday, September 14, and includes food from local vendors, clowns, games, prizes, music and entertainment, photo-booth style pictures and much more. The car wash is part of the green movement, using the latest technology to ensure as much water as possible is recycled and utilizing high efficiency air dryers to cut electricity usage. Located at 577 E. Wardlow Rd., the facilities are open  daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information on its services, visit www.bixbyknollscarwash.com, or call 562/595-6666.