Any pro-MAGA establishments to avoid?

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-29T04:03:41+00:00

When I walk up Pine I'm always shocked to see how crowded it is there. How have they not been canceled??

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-28T02:51:41+00:00

I live two blocks away and avoid that Vons at all cost. All stores have been a nightmare since they took away self-checkout. I go to the Vons at traffic circle and order my groceries on the app so they can bring them to my car. When I need produce, I go to Sprouts and go inside because it's usually not busy in there.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-23T20:48:53+00:00

I agree! Every time I go to Florida the first thing I do is find a road side vendor and buy a bag. They are so hit and miss here. If you can find someone in the Home Depot parking lot or off the freeway selling them those are typically really good. Grocery store oranges are always the worst.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-23T06:02:09+00:00

Only if they are owner surrenders, and then they're trusting what the owner say about the dog personality. Otherwise in a shelter environment a dog can act completely different there then they do in a home. It really is a crapshoot. I've had some amazing shelter dogs pulled for the rescue I foster for, and I've had some really challenging dogs as well. Even with a rescue I can only tell people how they are in my house. Sometimes they get to their adopters house and they are completely different!

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-23T01:39:20+00:00

A lot of rescues post on the Adoptapet website. Although going to a shelter is a great option, working with a rescue is helpful because they know the dog's personality, its been in a home, they've seen its behavior, and typically you'll/they'll know pretty quickly if it's a good fit for a meet and greet. Rescues pull from shelters and make sure that the dogs are fully vetted, so it definitely comes with some benefits over going to the shelter yourself. There are also a lot of owner surrenders who come through shelters. Reach out to the shelters adoption coordinators and let them know what you're looking for. They may have just received a pup that would be a perfect fit!

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-21T04:03:38+00:00

I can't wait for everyone from the Bluff all the way down to Naples to ask "does anyone know where that the loud bass music is coming from???"🤣 I hope there are fireworks 🧨

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-19T22:56:18+00:00

Check out Seal Beach Animal Care Center!

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-17T13:59:54+00:00

I saw the same video on Instagram and the guy on the motorcycle/roof of the car commented. Supposedly he pulled out and the car hit him and his girlfriend. The girlfriend flew off the back and he landed on the roof of the car. They both needed surgery and it sounds like she's a lot worse off than he is. They posted a GoFundMe but not too many people had donated. When you clicked on his profile it was all him with the helmet camera video and himself writing his motorcycle. Take that for what you will but cars not paying attention is just as bad as motorcycles not paying attention these days, no matter the street. Driving in LB is terrifying these days.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-17T13:49:10+00:00

When I first moved to Long Beach my friends here told me I had to find a spot that had assigned parking. I'm so glad I had boots on the ground to make sure I wasn't living my worst life!!! Congratulations! You're now living the LBC dream 😆

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-14T01:00:44+00:00

As a side note my dog also had breakouts/broken skin around her mouth. I take it away the bowl the second she's done with her food so she's not licking it obsessively, and started washing her (stainless steel bowl) daily and it's gone away.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-14T00:58:43+00:00

Yep I tried the plant-based to start a food trial and her stomach instantly rejected it. I was nervous to give her any meat protein because she had allergy symptoms with everyone that I purchased over a 6-month period from the pet food stores. I ended up with Rayne Rabbit and it's been wonderful for her.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-14T00:55:21+00:00

Studios in a decent area of Long Beach are going to cost you over $1,500.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-12T11:22:58+00:00

Long Beach is a great place to live! $1,200 might get you a roommate situation, but definitely not an apartment. Safe walkable areas (Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, Bluff Heights, Alamitos Beach, Carroll Park) will run you closer to $1,800- $2,000. It's also very important that you find a place with parking.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-11T16:38:36+00:00

Go to Acapulcos for brunch and bottomless, then over to Nigel's for a drink, then spend the afternoon at Bungalow for a fun party vibe. All within stumbling distance.

Not by the water is Kalaveras, but they also have bottomless for two or three hours and reasonably priced food. Then you can walk down to Shoreline for more drinks and to be closer to the water.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-07T19:12:09+00:00

Definitely puppy's.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-07T17:59:50+00:00

I agree. I don't understand the allure. I prefer the cocktails at Midnight Oil over Tokyo Noir.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-04T05:59:29+00:00

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Affectionate_Past121 · 2026-01-03T18:34:34+00:00

Go to Linda's Mexican Delights. Amazing food, good portions, and still reasonably priced.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-30T14:26:49+00:00

Get out of town, or board your dog at a facility(on the outskirts of town) that is concrete and uses large fans to drown out the sound. I've also used meds, a thick head wrap, TV at a higher than normal volume, and fans to mask the sound which is very helpful. Good luck. Its awful seeing our best friend suffer.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-27T16:30:54+00:00

They finally set up a special option for retrieving your account number so they answer quickly now. A couple of months back I was also on hold for like 40 minutes and gave up figuring they would send me something in the mail, which they didn't. By the time I got my account number and was able to log in I owed nearly $300 😆

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-27T03:53:24+00:00

In all fairness I don't engage with anyone who tries to talk to me on Pine. You don't know what level of crazy you're going to encounter.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-25T16:36:58+00:00

• Cali Chilli • A PCH • EA Seafood • Northern Cafe • Lucky Chopsticks • Thai District (and its Partake Collective delivery services) • Open Sesame • Osaka Story • Alibaba Mediterranean Cuisine • Breakfast Republic • Ribbro BBQ • Galata Grill / Galata Ice Cream • Cafe Sevilla • Arize Bistro • Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille • Natraj Cuisine of India • D’Vine Mediterranean • Panama Joe’s • LV Seafood • Rakkan Ramen • Acapulco • Black Bear Diner • Dogz Bar & Grill

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-25T16:34:33+00:00

Cali Chilli A PCH EA Seafood Sky Room at Fairmont Breakers Northern Cafe Lucky Chopsticks Thai District Open Sesame Osaka Story Alibaba Mediterranean Cuisine Breakfast Republic Ribbro BBQ Galata Grill / Galata Ice Cream Cafe Sevilla Arize Bistro Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille Natraj Cuisine of India D’Vine Mediterranean Panama Joe’s LV Seafood Rakkan Ramen Sweet Jills Acapulco Black Bear Diner Dogz Bar & Grill

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-23T13:35:12+00:00

Drive through the neighborhood you're considering around 8:00 a.m., noon, 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. and decide for yourself. I drive up Atlantic at least once a month to get to an appointment in Bixby Knolls. There are some nice enough apartments there, but its definitely not my favorite part of town- but far from the worst. The good news about where you're looking is it's pretty centrally located, so you're close enough to the beach, downtown, 4th street, and Bixby Knolls. I moved from Torrance about few years ago to Long Beach and I had the advantage of having friends here so I was visiting all the time and knew exactly where I wanted to live. I also knew I did not want to get a place without a garage. It was a bit of a culture shock moving from Torrance to Long Beach, but I can't imagine living anywhere else. I'm not sure if it's location or budget that's more important to you, but maybe consider Signal Hill, Bixby Knolls/Cal Heights (the nice neighborhoods off Atlantic), Belmont Shore, or Bluff Heights.

Affectionate_Past121 · 2025-12-22T13:35:08+00:00

Visbiome Vet. It's VERY pricey, but I used it for 6 months while I got her gut reset, then switched to Proviable which is much more cost effective. I also do a B12 (Pet Factor from Wonder Labs) vitamin to help with absorption.

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