Vol. 35 No. 8– July 26, 2013
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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Despite loss of big-box retailers, small businesses open doors in Bixby Knolls
Sean Belk Staff Writer The exodus of two big-box retailers– including Ralphs, which shuttered last month, and Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH), which is expected to […]
The Campaign Trail
Second District Long Beach Councilmember Suja Lowenthal announced July 23 that she has entered the race for mayor of Long Beach. “Long Beach is my […]
As unemployment stays high, job seekers warned to be cautious of ‘job scams’ in LA County
Sean Belk Staff Writer They’re often found on Craigslist, online message boards or even Facebook– listings that promise big job opportunities, positions or long-term careers […]
SH Council agrees to continue retirement benefits for future councilmembers, elected city officials
Sean Belk Staff Writer The Signal Hill City Council voted unanimously last week to stay with the “status quo” and allow future city councilmembers and […]
Coyote attack on 2-year-old girl at Cypress cemetery spurs fears of a growing problem
Sean Belk Staff Writer An incident in which a coyote attacked a 2-year-old girl at a Cypress cemetery last week has incited fears in some […]
Thoughts from the Publisher
by Neena Strichart I find it hard to believe that my 40th high-school reunion is just weeks away. Attending Long Beach’s Woodrow Wilson High School […]
Lillian Kawasaki remembered as environmental leader and ‘brilliant, dedicated and passionate’ public official
Sean Belk Staff Writer Lillian Kawasaki, a director for the Water Replenishment District (WRD) of Southern California for the past six years and a longtime […]
Phil Trani’s restaurant in Long Beach featured on episode of Food Network Star
Sean Belk Staff Writer Phil Trani’s restaurant, a place frequented by socialites and sports superstars for years, will be featured on an episode of the […]
Got a yen for sushi? Want to spice things up with some Thai? For either craving, look no further than Your House
Cory Bilicko Managing Editor Though both Japan and Thailand are Asian countries, they’re separated by more than 2,000 miles of the China Sea and parts […]
Shopping on a shoestring
Shoshanah Siegel Columnist In my last article, I wrote about how I love yard sales, flea markets, antique and thrift stores. I’m always looking for […]
Police response to ‘man with gun’ call results in officer-involved shooting
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) issued a press release Tuesday with information pertaining to an officer-involved shooting. According to the release, on Monday, July […]
Signal Hill Police Dept. seeking public’s help in reducing false security-alarm system calls
The Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) is seeking the public’s help to reduce the incidence of police responses to false security-alarm system calls for service. […]
Around Town
FAIR THEE WELL What Community health fair Who New Hope Baptist Church Where 1160 New York St. When Saturday, July 27 from 10am to 2pm More […]
Local exhibit lets artists express their strong political views
Picture This Gallery, 4130 Norse Way, is currently hosting an exhibit entitled In God We Tru$t, in which local artists have been invited to express […]