Author: Dreambox

content post here

Governor George Deukmejian

35th Governor of California (1983 – 1991)

In 1957, as Wham-O introduced the Frisbee and Buddy Holly recorded “That’ll Be the Day,” newlyweds George and Gloria Deukmejian we putting down roots sin Long Beach. The two have lived in the same house ever since, except for an eight-year hiatus in Sacramento when he served as Governor of California from 1983 to 1991 and she was the state’s First Lady.  In 2013 a new state-of-the-art courthouse was opened in Downtown Long Beach and was named the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse.  An honor well-deserved if we do say so ourselves!

So, you lived in Long Beach since 1957. That’s 58 years! What originally brought you to the city?

My wife was born and raised in Long Beach. So after we married we decided to settle in her hometown.

For the eight years you were Governor of California, what did you miss most about Long Beach?

I probably missed our friends the most and, of course, the ocean.

What are some of your favorite restaurants in town?

I’m going to have to pass on this one. Once in politics always in politics! There are so many, I don’t want to leave anyone out.

Well, we can understand that. Here’s a more neutral question: Is there a restaurant that no longer exists that you really miss?

That one I’ll answer. We really enjoyed going to The Captain’s Table, which was over in the marina close to where The Crab Pot is today.

Is there a restaurant that you and Gloria go to for special occasions?

Again, I plead the fifth. Actually, we go to different restaurants for different occasions.

Can you share your most memorable Long Beach restaurant experience?

When I was first starting out in politics and ran for the State Assembly, Gloria and I were dining with our friends at The Captain’s Table on the night of the election. We were there when we learned I had won.

No wonder you have such fond memories of that restaurant. Besides that bit of trivia, what is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?

Princess Diana once fainted after meeting me.

Seriously? With a story like that, do you ever miss politics or ponder the thought of running for another office?

No – after 28 years in politics I was ready to have a private life.

Thanks, Governor, we’ll let you get back to it! 

 

content post here

KJAZZ 88.1 FM Radio

Originally with the call letters KLON (and later renamed KKJZ) the station has been broadcasting jazz since 1981. In December 2004, KKJZ increased transmitting power, going from 6,500 to 30,000 watts as well as an HD Radio digital signal 88.1FM.

The California State University, Long Beach Foundation has contracted with Global Jazz, Inc. to program and provide supporting services for KKJZ 88.1 FM. KKJZ Fundraising, Inc. conducts fundraising activities on behalf of the California State University, Long Beach Foundation for the benefit of KKJZ 88.1 FM.

KKJZ 88.1 and Global Jazz are committed to the promotion and preservation of the rich cultural heritages of Jazz and Blues through engaging, inspiring and informative programming that satisfies the most dedicated music aficionados, while attracting newcomers of all ages.

www.jazzandblues.org

content post here

Stella Artois

The Anno 1366 on the Stella Artois logo refers to the origin of brewing in the city of Leuven. The city’s tax records dated 1366 mention the existence of a local brewpub called Den Hoorn, (‘Hoorn’ in Dutch meaning ‘Horn’ in English, as is represented in the logo on the beer label). The name Artois was coupled to the brewery in 1708, when new owner Sebastian Artois achieved the title of master brewer. The frame that surrounds the name Stella Artois on the label refers to the traditional style of window frame found in Flemish architecture.

Stella Artois is available on draught and in several packaged sizes.

www.stellaartois.com

content post here

Dreambox Creations

Simply put – Dreambox is the most experienced digital agency in the food-service industry. Working with over twenty-five national brands and a number of single-unit operators Dreambox has quickly become the, “go-to” firm for brand-conscious restaurants looking to reach customers in the most innovative, stable and secure ways possible. Our talented team of designers, business specialists, user-interface gurus and developers work together on client projects daily to produce work that is truly best-in-class and representative of each customer’s brand, and we’ve been at it since 1999. Through consistent measured growth, one customer after another, Dreambox has continued to add additional capabilities to support our customers designed to further round out our broad palette of services.

While we have customers in a myriad of other industries (education, manufacturing, medicine…etc.) it is our work in the food-service sector that we are most closely associated with. We’re often asked what precisely it is we do here at Dreambox. As a full-service digital agency the answer to this question involves many interrelated facets of our service-offering whole. For some customers we have built very complex systems that allow dissimilar software applications to better communicate with each other in order to facilitate staff workflow and introduce incredible cost-savings. For other customers we’ve spearheaded rebranding projects to better target a desired demographic through extensive research, strategy development and execution including web site builds, print/collateral design, social media integration and Email marketing. Supporting each of these projects is our secure, capable network infrastructure entirely owned and managed by Dreambox.

While we are very much able to tackle an incredibly wide variety of projects that encompass services normally performed by more narrowly focused-firms we do so while maintaining close control on expenses allowing us to pass along a very competitive billing rate for our work and providing our customers with a single point of contact and responsibility.

www.dreamboxcreations.com  /  (909) 396-1730

content post here

Press Telegram

Whether government, community or sports, we have the Greater Long Beach area of California covered, delivering updates daily in print, online, mobile and social platforms.

Our mission is to provide you with the most current and important news throughout the greater Long Beach region, including Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Los Alamitos, Paramount, Norwalk, Seal Beach, San Pedro, Compton, and part of Los Angeles.

The Press-Telegram reaches more than 480,000 print readers every week. Its website receives more than 3 million page views every month.

www.presstelegram.com  /  (562) 435-1161

content post here

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time.

www.celebritycruises.com  /  (888) 283-6879

content post here

Mercedes Benz of Long Beach

A Mercedes-Benz exudes quality, luxury, and meticulous attention to detail. If you are shopping around for such an exquisite vehicle, wouldn’t you want the dealership you buy it from to display these same kinds of characteristics? If you  are looking for a Mercedes-Benz dealership you can trust, then look no further than Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach. At our Mercedes-Benz Long Beach dealership, you will find quality in the professional appearance of our showrooms, the exemplary customer service our friendly team has to offer, and competitive prices for our certified vehicles. We are confident that you will find the exact vehicle you are in the market for.

www.mbzlongbeach.com  / 2300 East Sprint St., Signal Hill  / (888) 542-8755

content post here content post here content post here

Long Beach Yellow Cab

Yo Taxi! Enjoy $10 off your Long Beach Yellow Cab fare during Eat LBC – Long Beach Restaurant Week. Simply download the Taxi Magic app on your SmartPhone, enter the code EatLBC2014 and take a back seat to your dining destination. First time passengers only.

Welcome to Long Beach Yellow Cab. We provide reliable, efficient taxi services in the Long Beach Area. Our service area includes Lakewood, Signal Hill, Hawaiian Gardens, Seal Beach and the surrounding communities of Long Beach. Our courteous, highly trained professional drivers offer dependable service for airport shuttle, sightseeing, corporate transportation and more.

Long Beach Yellow Cab has vehicles to meet all your transportation needs. In addition to full size taxi cabs, we can pick you up in sedans, vans, mini vans and paratransit vehicles. We have used our computerized dispatch system to provide the most efficient service for our customers since 1989 and have continued to upgrade the system to ensure our driver arrives on time, every time.

In addition to providing taxi service for local residents and tourists, we have corporate accounts available. Companies find that a corporate account streamlines the process of transportation management. We offer a full range of services to meet all your business transportation needs. Please read more about corporate accounts on our website and contact us to get started.

Customers have several options for requesting service. You can contact us by telephone or request instant reservations on our website. You can order a taxi immediately or make a reservation for future cab service online at your convenience. In addition, you can order by text for instant confirmation and reliable pick up service anywhere in Bellflower, Seal Beach, Lakewood or throughout the Long Beach area. 

www.longbeachyellowcab.com  /  (562) 444-4444