By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
Inspirational words and lofty goals moved like a gentle wind in the confines of the Terrace Theater last Saturday, bringing a sense of hope to the approximately 1,000 people who came to watch the swearing-in ceremony for Long Beach’s 25th chief of police– Jim McDonnell. Although the past couple of months were [...]
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Jim McDonnell sworn in as LB’s 25th chief of police
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · News
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Ed Wilson becomes Signal Hill’s new mayor
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Politics
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
The Signal Hill City Hall Council Chamber had a capacity crowd Tuesday night as well-wishers came to see Councilman Ed Wilson appointed as the city’s new mayor. Annually, at the second meeting in March, the Signal Hill City Council reorganizes itself by selecting a new mayor and vice mayor. By unanimous vote, [...]
Amid controversy over selection process, new LB police chief to assume post in March
February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · News
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By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
Last Wednesday, Feb. 3, Long Beach City Manager Pat West announced he had selected Jim McDonnell as the city’s new chief of police. McDonnell, a 28-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), had spent nearly the last 10 years as former LAPD Chief William Bratton’s top assistant. Recently, McDonnell had [...]
Gabelich’s Community Coffee reveals residents’ concerns with spate of crimes
February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · News
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By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
It wasn’t supposed to be a discussion on crime, but that seemed to be the only topic the locals wanted to talk about. Eighth District Long Beach City Councilwoman Rae Gabelich hosted one of her “Community Coffees” last Saturday morning to update residents on events in the district, but after her brief [...]
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‘Rose Kennedy of Signal Hill’ leaves legacy of compassion, community involvement
January 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Remembrance
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
The light and love that characterized Velma Robinett’s life will never die. She was in turn a farmer’s daughter, devoted wife and mother, grandmother, businesswoman and matriarch, but what people remember most about her is her kindness and compassion.
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