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Toby Meets His Adoring Public
Reporters aimed their camera lenses. Heads craned at his every move. Members of the media followed him wherever he went. And three-month-old male seal pup Toby seemed completely oblivious to all the attention. This morning, staff members at Long Beach’s … Continue reading
Everybody, This Is Toby
The Aquarium of the Pacific has a new star. And they’ve announced his name: Toby! This morning, Aquarium staffers moved the three-month-old harbor seal pup into the main seal tank, and began getting him acclimated with the other Aquarium seals … Continue reading
LBMA Lets the Dogs In
You and your dog are cordially invited to the Long Beach Museum of Art. No–you didn’t just misread that. From now till September first, LBMA hosts the West Coast premiere of the unique exhibition “Architecture for Dogs“. And you’re invited … Continue reading
“Yappy Hour” Happens Tonight at LBMA
When was the last time you and your dog went out socially? Long Beach Museum of Art has an invitation for you to consider. This evening (and every Thursday night till September 1), they’re hosting a “Yappy Hour”! Dogs and … Continue reading
Where Every Day Is Hump Day
What can you do in ninety seconds–that takes love, patience and understanding? Gil Riegler knows the answer to that one. And from now until the Orange County Fair closes on Sunday evening, he’ll be demonstrating how it works–as he milks … Continue reading
A Hundred Years of Tradition
A fireplace nobody could assemble–at first. A closet that’s bigger than most people’s homes. A bathroom that almost made a Grand Marshal miss the Rose Parade®. All of these are part of the Tournament of Roses’® Tournament House headquarters–and part … Continue reading