By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
On Tuesday night, with uncharacteristically somber faces, the five members of the Signal Hill City Council voted unanimously to unilaterally impose a contract on city employees that freezes salaries and requires them to pay a portion of their retirement pension and retirement healthcare costs. About 30 city employees attended the meeting.
Prior to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Signal Hill'
SH Council requires employee contributions to retirement and healthcare costs
April 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Politics
Tags:Nick Diamantides·Politics·Signal Hill·Signal Hill City Council
‘Tree terrorists’ launch attacks on SH; reward offered for their arrest
April 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · News
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
Someone is purposely killing the large eucalyptus trees that have been thriving on Signal Hill’s north slope for half a century. Some of those dying trees could topple on a hiker, causing death or serious injury. Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP) is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest [...]
Tags:Nick Diamantides·Proscape–Pro Care·Signal Hill·Signal Hill Petroleum
Former Holocaust survivor–POW honored for acts of valor
March 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Community, News
By Rachael Rifkin
Staff Writer
In the Rubin household, performing mitzvahs, or acts of kindness, was not only an important part of Judaism, but an essential way of life. Tibor “Ted” Rubin’s life is surely a testament to his upbringing. As a Holocaust survivor, Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, he has both benefited from [...]
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, [...]
Speed limits to increase on some Signal Hill streets
March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Community, News
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
Motorists driving through some Signal Hill streets will be able to move a little faster when a new city ordinance goes into effect. During its March 2 meeting, the Signal Hill City Council unanimously passed a law increasing the speed limit on 15 stretches of roadway and decreasing the limit on two. [...]
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