Long Beach News and Events
USPS honors Abstract Expressionists with artful line of commemorative stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honors the artistic innovations and achievements of a group of artists who moved the United States to the forefront of the international art scene with the release of the Abstract Expressionists commemorative postage stamps. The vibrant stamps feature works by Hans Hoffmann, Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, Barnett Newman, Robert...
Long Beach Airport parking Lot C closed during this phase of construction
Since the December 10, 2009 groundbreaking, work on the Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) much-anticipated new parking garage has been in full swing. The newest development includes the closure of parking Lot C, effective March 1, 2010. Included in the plans are modifications to the roadways serving LGB. The roadway improvements will allow drivers...
Expungement Education Workshop March 20: How to clear criminal records
Do you or someone you know have a criminal record that needs to be cleared? If so, you’ll want to attend the Expungement Education Workshop, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McBride Park. City officials will be on hand to show to request that either an adult or juvenile record be expunged. “We know that there are those in the community...
SCE selects SunPower panels for rooftop solar project
Southern California Edison announced this week that SunPower Corp. will provide solar technology for generating up to 200 megawatts of solar power. This is 80 percent of the capacity needed for SCE’s planned solar photovoltaic program. During the next five years, SCE plans to install, own and operate 250 megawatts of solar generating capacity, most...
Woman in critical condition after driving off 7th Street Bridge
.gallery-item {width: 33%;}//Lizeth Pimentel is in critical condition at St. Mary Medical Center tonight after her SUV drove through the guardrail of the 710 Freeway and careened over the edge of the 7th Street Bridge this morning at 7:30 a.m. (Thursday, March 11.) The Long Beach Fire Department responded to calls that a vehicle...
Summer Jobs: Long Beach Lifeguard tryouts coming soon
Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division will hold lifeguard tryouts on Sunday, March 28. As part of the application process, lifeguard hopefuls will complete a 10-minute interview and a physical examination that includes a 1000-yard ocean swim and a run-swim-run. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, social security card and picture ID. If accepted,...
Scholarship applications for Port of Long Beach
Each year, the Port awards more than $60,000 to students to assist with tuition and other education expenses. Graduating seniors in Long Beach who intend to pursue seaport-related college education can apply for the 2010 Port of Long Beach scholarships. “Scholarships are one way we help deserving local students to become the future leaders in...
Tubular! Doug Harvey curates exhibit of CSULB’s art students at Pacific Design Center
Renowned Los Angeles-based artist, writer and journalist Doug Harvey and Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) master’s of fine arts (MFA) students will be getting “Tubular!” March 23 – May 7 for their student-showcased art exhibition at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Tubular!, an art exhibition that will be curated and organized by...
