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  • The Marathon Continues: Legacy, Loss, and Community in Long Beach

    Calif, Long Beach – March 1, 2026, Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger opened up a new location in Long Beach.  The grand opening took an unexpected turn when 3 people were shot and 1 died.  Nipsey Hussle, a rapper from Crenshaw California. Is known for his inspiration, dedication and perseverance.  Nipsey was a pillar in his…

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  • Haight-Ashbury: A Legacy of Love in a Changing Neighborhood

    From one love to a neighborhood of disconnect and gentrification, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury became nationally recognized in the 1960s during the hippie movement. The basis of the movement was rooted in peace, love, and self-expression, the movement transformed the Haight into a cultural landmark. “The Haight-Ashbury was the first place in the United States where…

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  • The Great Highway causing a Great Divide

    What was once a four-lane roadway along Ocean Beach is now at the center of one of San Francisco’s most divisive neighborhood debates. In March 2025, the Great Highway was permanently closed to cars and transformed into Sunset Dunes Park — a decision that caused the political landscape of the Sunset District to change. While…

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  • Heart, art and culture: How Venice Beach keeps its iconic history alive

    VENICE BEACH, Calif. — Venice Beach has been one of the most iconic places in Southern California since the 1960’s. Acting as a cultural hub for artists, skaters, performers, vendors and visitors from all around the world collide, how has the city been able to keep its culture throughout all of these years? Venice Beach was…

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  • Karri Slides New Sound to Bay Area Culture 

    From makeshift studios and performing in sheds in front of 20 people, to being named Billboard’s Rookie of the Month and hitting stages in London, New York, and Toronto — even receiving co-signs from Drake and Chubbs — Karri’s rise in the music industry has been fast but rooted in humble beginnings. “He went from…

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  • Empires 15 Year Anniversary

    On Saturday, September 13th in San Francisco, independent music label Empire hosted a free hometown concert that brought together music, food, and local culture. The event served as a celebration of both the city and the artists who continue to shape its sound. With no cost to attend, the concert opened its doors to fans…

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