Maisie Vilchis

Maisie Vilchis

About the author: Maisie Vilchis is a journalist who is proudly born and raised in Long Beach, California. She got her start in journalism after joining The Viking News at Long Beach City College covering a range of topics such as LA Fashion Week, political protest, opinion pieces on local issues and a variety of lifestyle pieces highlighting the city. Maisie’s love for writing stems from her eagerness to share knowledge about the community she loves while simultaneously uncovering new aspects of it herself.

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¿Por Qué Celebramos El Cinco de Mayo?
¿Por Qué Celebramos El Cinco de Mayo?

El Cinco de Mayo es una celebración cultural popular aquí en los Estados Unidos, con…

Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is a popular cultural celebration here in the U.S. with the largest…

Local Musician ‘Shepcat’ Talks About the Trials of Growing Up as a Transgender Woman
Local Musician ‘Shepcat’ Talks About the Trials of Growing Up as a Transgender Woman

From the age of four, folk punk guitarist and Long Beach local Katherine Shepard had…

Absolute Best Of: A Celebration of Long Beach’s Community Makers
Absolute Best Of: A Celebration of Long Beach’s Community Makers

Absolute Best Of is hosting an award ceremony that shows Long Beach’s very best the…

Making Black America: A Black Heritage Celebration
Making Black America: A Black Heritage Celebration

Celebrate Black History Month dressed in your favorite 1920s-1970s attire this Saturday with live music…

What is Food-a-Looza?
What is Food-a-Looza?

Food-a-Looza is bringing a smorgasbord of food trucks and pop-up vendors to Long Beach! This…

Here’s Where to Celebrate Valentine’s in LB Without Breaking the Bank
Here’s Where to Celebrate Valentine’s in LB Without Breaking the Bank

Watch an old film with a live music ensemble at the Long Beach Art Theatre…

Romantic Restaurants to Visit This Valentine’s Day
Romantic Restaurants to Visit This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the time to treat you and your partner to a special outing,…

Belmont Shore’s Chocolate Festival will provide a local sweet retreat this weekend
Belmont Shore’s Chocolate Festival will provide a local sweet retreat this weekend

Indulge in Belmont Shores Chocolate Festival this Saturday. Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array…

New year new community: Find your group in LB
New year new community: Find your group in LB

Try something new this year and find your niche within the city. There are several…