Signal Tribune Newspaper

BY CORY BILICKO
Managing Copy Editor
When current Long Beach resident Omar Akram was a mere 14 years old, he chatted with Fidel Castro at a diplomatic reception, eight years after taking piano lessons from a member of the Prague Symphony Orchestra and two decades before performing at the International Book Expo in Chicago, where Deepak Chopra […]

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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
With music in her soul, Signal Hill resident Willonna Green has put her passion to work on her debut album So Special, but as a new artist awaiting her big break, the jazz-and-blues artist spends her days as a heavy-equipment operator for a construction company. Yet with a song in her heart, […]

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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer

Lately the world is going green with environmental conscientiousness. But with the surplus of wasted materials, local Signal Hill manufacturer Couch has found a way of turning others’ trash into their personal treasure with their one-of-a-kind belts and guitar straps.
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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
For those in the mood for love, wedding officiant Alan Katz wants to bring lovebirds together.
A performer and entrepreneur, Katz has made a business marrying couples throughout southern California and being a part of what he calls “the best show in town.”
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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
A woman’s pregnancy can be an emotionally and physically intense time for any and all involved. But for those looking for a nurturing alternative to traditional childbirth methods, local birthing instructor Andrea Gamble gives mothers and fathers-to-be a helping hand.
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Angels in the Attic owner Jeannie Bork and daughter Jillian display their line of handcrafted doll clothes. Heather Posey/Signal Tribune

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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
The Alpert Jewish Community Center (AJCC) has a new sensei for their martial arts classes and, with over 35 years of experience, Mac McKinney is teaching warriors of all ages self defense and skill.
A fifth-degree black belt, McKinney has achieved the expert level of training in various disciplines.
“I have studied 17 different […]

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By Heather Posey
Staff Writer
Long Beach being among the top 10 most dog-friendly cities in the country, it’s no surprise that there are a variety of businesses here that cater to man’s best friend. Still the city has moved one step further by reaching out to the uniquely untapped market that deal with the messy responsibilities […]

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By Shannon Clayton, Special to the Signal Tribune
Ever wondered why people have the jobs they have, or how they found that out-of-the-ordinary job? Margaret Platt is no ordinary florist. Owner of Margaret Rose Floral Design, a home-based business, she creates custom décor for the home.
A self-taught florist, Platt was the co-owner of Rainbows in the […]

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