The Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB), 4260 Atlantic Avenue, is hosting a panel discussion on the topic “Celebrating Architecture: The Past, Present and Future of Development and Architecture of Long Beach” Thursday, November 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Panelists will include: Jan Ostashay, City of Long Beach historic preservation officer; Amy Bodek,…
After conducting a national search to find a manager to lead the Animal Care Services Bureau, Ronald R. Arias, director of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the appointment of John P. Keisler as manager of the Animal Care Services Bureau. Keisler has been the acting business manager for the Animal Care…
The Long Beach Police Department will be aggressively enforcing the state’s occupant protection laws as part of California’s 2008-09 “Click It or Ticket” mobilization, taking place November 17–30, 2008, and May 18–31, 2009. The campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as a means to help California achieve the highest seat belt use rate…
by E. Medosch Staff Writer (above) Aerial view of wetlands where Loynes Drive and Studebaker Road intersect. After a special press conference held at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific yesterday, the dream of an adult-league sports park on properties in Signal Hill and Long Beach could be just that– a fading dream. At…
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer Last week, the City of Signal Hill moved one step closer to producing a master plan detailing park development for the next decade. On Wednesday evening (November 5) the Signal Hill Parks Commission unanimously approved the findings and recommendations of a consulting firm that was commissioned by the city to…
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer Second in a two-part series Long Beach Police Chief Anthony Batts and City Prosecutor Tom Reeves spoke at the November 3 monthly meeting of the Wrigley Association. They each described how the across-the-board 10 percent budget reduction recently ordered by the Long Beach City Council will impact their respective departments.…
The Signal Hill Police Department will be hosting an emergency preparedness fair, highlighting the importance of emergency awareness in the event of a major disaster, such as a significant earthquake. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jessie Nelson Circle. The police department will be joined…
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer (above) Long Beach Fire Department responds to a reported scuba diving accident last Saturday. If your house catches fire in the middle of the night, or if you or a loved one suffer a sudden life-threatening medical condition, it’s good to know that by simply pressing 9-1-1 on your phone,…
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer If all goes according to plan, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) will open a middle school in Signal Hill in 2011. The project is proposed for the 9.7-acre site west of Cherry Avenue between 20th Street in Long Beach and the Signal Hill city boundary. “This project was…
GIVE IT A COLLEGE TRY Long Beach City College Spring 2009 class schedules are now available. LBCC has new facilities, including learning resource centers, an Aviation and Automotive Center, and a Child Development Center. For class schedules, visit www.lbcc.edu or pick one up at either campus bookstore. Classes begin January 12. Call (562) 938-4353.
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by NEENA STRICHART I hear a lot of talk these days about the future of newsprint. Some folks are convinced the medium is all but dead and are just sure we will all be perfectly satisfied with online media resources. The notion scares the heck out of me, and not just for personal business reasons.…
By Douglas E. Schoen A recent poll from CBS News found that the tightening economy is forcing people to make some tough choices. Alarmingly, these kinds of decisions are spilling over into an area where they don’t belong– health care. More than one in three Americans is delaying care. Around 30 percent are skipping screenings,…
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced the appointments of Michael D. Abzug, Teresa A. Beaudet, David C. Brougham, Debra Cole-Hall, James K. Hahn, Karla D. Kerlin, Bernie C. LaForteza, Ricardo R. Ocampo, Benny C. Osorio, Amy M. Pellman, Ronald H. Rose, Ray A. Santana, R. Carlton Seaver, B. Scott Silverman, Jon R. Takasugi, Robert C. Vanderet…
Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster announced this week that he has appointed Susan Wise to the city’s Harbor Commission. “Susan will be a great addition to the Harbor Commission,” said Foster. “Her intellect, experience and problem-solving skills will be invaluable as she participates in the decisions that will greatly impact the Port of Long Beach.”