Vol. 33 No. 34- January 27, 2012
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Preliminary conceptual plans for Signal Hill library promise more space and modern design
CJ Dablo Staff Writer Signal Hill has spent more than a decade of planning to replace its tiny 4,234-square-foot library. Now, with the rollout of a conceptual design presented at a meeting last Wednesday night, the public had a chance to see what architect Robert R. Coffee imagines for the city– a high-tech library with more…
Annual brunch at historic dairy affords residents rare opportunity to meet candidates face-to-face
Gibson, who is running for the 70th State Assembly District seat. Incumbent city councilmembers Suja Lowenthal (2nd district), Patrick O’Donnell (4th), Dee Andrews (6th), and Rae Gablich (8th) did not attend the brunch. Incumbent Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal also did not attend.
At WANA meeting, deputy development services director forecasts gloomy future after
Nick Diamantides Staff Writer Unless the state legislature and governor do something drastic, all redevelopment agencies (RDAs) in California will cease to exist as of Feb. 1. Last Monday evening, Robert Zur Schmiede, Long Beach deputy development services director, told a small gathering of people that cities and many of the state’s poor will feel…
Board of Harbor Commissioners gives preliminary approval to 40-year terminal deal that would be the largest in U.S. history
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners gave preliminary approval Monday to a 40-year, $4.6-billion lease with Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) for the Middle Harbor property, clearing the way for a final vote on the largest deal of its kind for any U.S. seaport.
18-year-old LB resident charged with recent murder, attempted murder
On Jan. 18, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against a suspect believed to be responsible for the Jan. 5, 2012 murder of 19-year-old Jeff Pouncil of Long Beach and the attempted murder of a 19-year-old male from Long Beach who was with Pouncil at the time of the shooting, which occurred…
David Barton resigns from school board
Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education member David Barton has announced his resignation from the school board. Barton was first elected in 2006 to represent LBUSD’s District 5, which includes Millikan and Lakewood high schools along with surrounding elementary and middle schools.
LBUSD found not liable in Ross case
A jury in the Melody Ross civil case returned a verdict in favor of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Tuesday. The jury awarded no damages, finding the school district in no way liable for the off-campus, fatal shooting of the Wilson Classical High School student on Oct. 30, 2009, according to a press…
Steinhauser chosen to co-chair Educator Excellence Task Force
Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Christopher J. Steinhauser will co-chair a new statewide Educator Excellence Task Force, according to a recent announcement from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.
Thoughts from the Publisher
Neena Strichart Publisher I attended the Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission meeting last Wednesday evening to get an update on the new proposed library. Seeing all the new plans was very exciting, and although the details may not be hammered out yet, I think we are certainly on the way to a new, state-of-the-art…
Letters to the Editor
Thinking back, looking forward As you have probably read in the last few weeks, Long Beach ended 2011 with the lowest murder and violent crime rate in over 40 years. In fact, we had a substantial drop in almost every category of major crime in Long Beach. While there have been increases in property crimes…
Local fashion show to benefit student mentorship program
Cameo Professional Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach will host its annual fashion show luncheon with silent and live auctions on Saturday, March 3, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Doors will open at 10am for guests to be able to participate in the silent auction, which will feature home décor; spa, sports, and…
LB Heritage awards benefit to honor preservationists’ work
Long Beach Heritage will host its 2012 awards benefit and gala on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30pm in the Grand Salon on the historic Queen Mary, celebrating a number of notable restoration efforts and the remarkable achievements of longtime preservationists.
CSULB event to offer free income-tax prep, family-assistance services info
An event offering free income-tax preparation for the 2012 tax season and information on family assistance services will be offered from 10am to 3pm on Friday, Jan. 27, in the College of Business Administration (CBA) Building at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
Long Beach Public Library eBooks to be showcased at downtown art walk
Free eBooks and downloadable audiobooks from the Long Beach Public Library will be showcased next month when the Digital Bookmobile National Tour comes to town. The Digital Bookmobile will be available at the Second Saturday Art Walk on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 4pm to 10pm,