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Signal Hill’s “Tribute to Roughnecks” statue overlooking smoke-filled skies last Saturday.
Despite being more than 30 miles from the closest wildfire, Long Beach is among cities that, although in no imminent danger of being directly affected by the fires themselves, are most affected by smoke that is propelled by wind. Los Angeles County public health officials […]

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These two million-dollar homes have been vacant since they were built in 2003.
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES
Staff Writer
Five years after being built, the houses on 2910 and 2914 Hill Street are still vacant with no utilities and no driveways connecting them to a public street. The owner of the two homes, Tarzana-based 6 Angels LLC, has spent […]

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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 Services […]

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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 the press conference, it […]

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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. Last week, the […]

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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 […]

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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, you can summon […]

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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 […]

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Twelve volunteers from the Greater Long Beach Chapter of the Red Cross traveled to the Gulf states to assist in the 343 Red Cross shelters in 10 states that are providing nearly 60,000 people with food, shelter and emotional support until it is safe to go home.
Six members of this team originally volunteered during the […]

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Chuck Fowler of Community Action Group, Linda Ivers from the 8th District Council Office, Vice Mayor Val Lerch, and North PAC Finance Committee Chairperson Laurie Angel have wine and conversation at the grand opening party at La Vineria Italiana on November 6.
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Five members of Susan B. Anthony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution from Long Beach and four docent volunteers from the Phineas Banning Museum of Wilmington paid their respects in Dover, Delaware last month at the ceremonial dedication of a DAR plaque honoring John Banning, a recognized patriot of the American Revolution by […]

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In honor of Veterans Day, the Queen Mary is flying symbolic signal flags calling out “Thanks Vets” in recognition of all those who have fought for our country. The flags will be flying until November 16.
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The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Dan Hernandez Youth Foundation are sponsoring the Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, Nov. 22 for kids up to 15 years of age, who will be able to fish with their own poles at El Dorado East Regional Park lake in Long Beach. (Anyone […]

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by NEENA STRICHART
Publisher
I don’t know what I’d do without my friend Kathy King. She continually drags me out of my Long Beach/Signal Hill comfort zone and encourages me to broaden my entertainment horizons. Last Saturday she treated me to a home-cooked meal and a night at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts that […]

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The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) recently announced it will be opening the waiting list for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA)– a tenant-based rental assistance program that provides rental assistance to households where one or more persons […]

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“Magic Bob” Weiss gets a hand from Lakewood resident Victor Lamas, 2, with his sleight of hand at the Signal Hill Halloween Carnival Friday night. About 750 people attended the Harry-Potter themed event, organized for kids under 12 as a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. In addition to the magician’s performances, there were carnival games, […]

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BY NICK DIAMANTIDES
Staff Writer
The 2008 election marks the first time in history that an African-American was elected as president of the United States of America. Few people were surprised by Barack Obama’s victory, and all across America, the pollsters’ predictions on state and local elections and ballot measures were mostly accurate.
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BY NICK DIAMANTIDES
Staff Writer
According to geologists, a massive earthquake could strike Southern California any day. While many people prefer not to even think about it, federal, state and local agencies must be ready to deal with the widespread death and destruction that will result from the temblor.
In order to hone the preparedness skills of emergency […]

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BY NICK DIAMANTIDES
Staff Writer
Vivian Munson, who served as Signal Hill’s deputy city clerk until August 2007, will not have to go to prison for embezzlement. Charged with three felony counts related to her misuse of a city credit card from 2003 to 2007, Munson entered into a plea bargain with the Los Angeles County District […]

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In celebration of 70 years of serving the greater Long Beach community, Morry’s of Naples is sponsoring the first-ever “Miss Morry’s Vintage Pin-up Contest” with the winner being crowned on Sunday, November 9 at the Morry’s 70th Anniversary soiree from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will […]

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Pre-stuffed even before Thanksgiving, more and more businesses are now on board to really activate Atlantic Avenue. The November 7 First Fridays in Bixby Knolls is packed with things to see and do. Pointillism, pet portraits, Pixie toys, olive oils, animation, sitars, rock school reggae, and plenty […]

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By CAROL THOMPSON
Special to the Signal Tribune
It has been a long-time goal of the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association (BK BIA) to establish the roots of revitalization by reaching out to the surrounding community, fostering involvement and support for its efforts. This past weekend, evidence of the success of this effort was in full […]

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By BRETT HAWKINS
Special to the Signal Tribune
“A revival of culture” is how M.I.T. student Daniel Sngiem described Guillermo Avalos’ mural at the corner of Anaheim and Mahanna in Long Beach. Sngiem visited his family that weekend from his Massachusetts school to witness the dedication of the “Welcome to Cambodia Town” mural. Standing tall on the […]

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