It was like a down-home family picnic.

The 13th Annual Rancho Los Alamitos Cottonwood Award Luncheon event took place last month, with Mayor Richardson referring to it as a “reunion, a favorite event amongst city and community leaders.”

Rancho Los Alamitos does feel like a home to many in Long Beach.

This feeling was amplified with the many friendly volunteer hostesses greeting attendees and the casual atmosphere. A barbucue buffet from Naples Rib Co. and live music from Bluegrass Brothers added to the fun, down-home flavor of the day. There was plenty of socializing and catching up for the 400 or so attending, many of whom attend each year.

A video highlighting the excitement of the children’s field trip program and the partnership with Tongva-Gabrielino leaders was inspiring and comp

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