Signal Tribune Newspaper

CJ Dablo
Staff Writer
Larry Forester didn’t seem at all to mind a little controversy on a recent Friday afternoon. Clad in a pink shirt with a matching handkerchief that popped out of the pocket of his navy-blue blazer, the Signal Hill Councilmember was on a mission. He faced leaders of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California [...]

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Sean Belk
Staff Writer
They once carried guns, heavy artillery and radio equipment.
Now, they carry a tune.
Coming home from horrific combat situations during wars from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, many veterans struggle with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loneliness, alcohol and drug addictions and unemployment.
But, for those in the Rock For Vets band, the minute they [...]

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Sean Belk
Staff Writer
As costs for pumping and importing water continue to rise, Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) officials said this week they are proposing to increase water rates for the first time in more than three years.
The Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners discussed the proposal during its meeting on Thursday, May 16. The board [...]

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Cory Bilicko
Managing Editor
Long Beach City Attorney Robert Shannon has announced his resignation from his position, according to a memorandum provided by Karen Hester, executive assistant to the city attorney. Shannon sent the memorandum to the Long Beach City Council on May 14.
Shannon has worked in the City Attorney’s office for the last 39 years, [...]

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