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68 ON STAGE Bring in the Cleaners Written by Daniel Albert International City Theatre brings a new romantic comedy to town. 62 WISE BOOKS Baseball in Long Beach Written by Edgard Zuniga Photographed by Wes Kroninger Local author Tom Meigs compiled the untold history of baseball in Long Beach and brought it all together in one remarkable book. 64 SUMMER FUN Labor Day Checklist Written by Daniel Albert With Labor Day around the corner, let us help you with a few ideas on how to make the most of your weekend. 60 RECREATION 2010 MLB Mid Season Roundup: Taking Back the Mound Written by Tyler Andrews The game of baseball works in cycles, self-correcting to optimize competition. The current season is no different. FACES&PLACES ART&ENTERTAINMENT 70 ARTIST CORNER A Love of the Game Written by Alisha Gomez Photographed by Miranda Mirsec The baseball bond between a son and his father lives beyond death. 72 DAY IN THE LIFE OF …Rene Castro Written by Cheryl Scott Photographed by Miranda Mirsec One local has taken on the task of facilitating racial harmony in nation's most diverse city. 74 COMMUNITY HERO Purveyor of Hope Written by Lily Salter Photographed by Hartono Tai Paul Savoie is on a mission to help local youth meet their highest potential. 76 THE SCENE Urban Playground Written by Floyd Hampton Livingston Photographed by Hartono Tai Skateboarding in the city has gone from a recreational sport to saving urban youth from gang life. 78 ON THE STREET Written by Peter Surowski Photographed by Chris Robertson Locals weigh in: Who is your favorite sports team? 82 SOCIETY By Brenda Duran 84 EVENT SPOTLIGHT 90 LAST VIEW