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🍻 A pint with a purpose, straight from Long Beach.

ISM Brewing downtown was the first brewery in the nation to launch a beer for Hasta La Raíz — a project uniting 60+ breweries across the U.S. to raise funds for immigrant aid. Each special release beer donates proceeds to Freedom for Immigrants, a nonprofit offering legal help, mental health support, and advocacy for those facing detention or deportation.

ISM’s Hasta La Raíz West Coast Blonde sold out in just two weeks, raising $1,500 for the cause. More breweries are joining in, each brewing their own version under the same logo and mission.

Local takeaway: When you grab a glass from this project, you’re not just supporting a small business — you’re helping fund vital resources for immigrant families.

Would you try a beer that gives back to the community?

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Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Mayra Galutza, Shilah Casillas

♻️ Big changes are coming to Long Beach trash day.

The city has officially started its final rollout of green bins for food and yard waste, part of a statewide law (SB 1383) that requires food waste to stay out of landfills. Instead, what you toss will be turned into compost or fuel.
Here’s how it works: all food scraps — from coffee grounds to chicken bones — go in the green bin. No plastic or “compostable” bags allowed, but paper bags or paper towels are fine. The collected waste will be sent to composting facilities in Riverside, Victorville, and Bakersfield, where it’s turned into soil for local farms.

💰 One thing to note: trash bills are going up about $15 a month, depending on bin size. City officials suggest giving the new bin a two-week trial before downsizing.

Local takeaway: By separating food waste, Long Beach is cutting down methane pollution and helping farms grow — a win for both the planet and our community.

How do you feel about the new green bins — ready to compost or not quite sold?

Source: LAist
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Two days. No way out. Just the roar of the falls. 🌊🚁

A 46-year-old Long Beach man was dramatically rescued after spending two days trapped behind a waterfall in the Sequoia National Forest. Ryan Wardwell had set out on the Seven Teacups Trail to rappel the waterfalls, but he slipped off his ropes and got stuck behind the rushing water.

Search teams used drones, helicopters, and infrared cameras to find him early Tuesday morning. The rescue crew airlifted him to safety, where he was treated for dehydration and minor injuries before reuniting with family.

Local takeaway: Even experienced adventurers can run into trouble — always check your gear, know your limits, and be prepared for emergencies, especially near swift-moving rivers.

What’s the most challenging hike you’ve ever taken?

Source: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office
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Brad Pitt was spotted in the Wrigley Marina area last week — well, sort of.

Crews for Netflix’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, filmed scenes along Marina Drive near Mother’s Beach on Aug. 4.

The movie, directed by David Fincher, picks up in the late 1970s, eight years after the events of the first film, following Pitt’s stunt-double-turned-fixer Cliff Booth through more behind-the-scenes Hollywood chaos.

Rumored returnees include Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Timothy Olyphant, alongside confirmed cast members Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Holt McCallany, JB Tadena, and Corey Fogelmanis.

This isn’t Long Beach’s only moment on screen — Apple TV+ also filmed scenes downtown this summer for Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

If you could visit one movie set in Long Beach, which would you choose?

Source: Long Beach Post
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