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Shaila Durcal Named Celebrity Marshal for 2nd Annual Latin American Parade and Festival
The office of Council Member Robert Garcia and the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) announced today the names of the four individuals who will be honored at the 2nd Annual Latin American Parade & Festival on Saturday, September 25th. Well-known Spanish singer, Shaila Durcal, will be honored as the event’s Celebrity Marshal. Port of Long [...]
Public Invited to Meet New LBPD South Division Commander Sept. 1
Residents are invited to the meet Joe Stilinovich, newly appointed Commander of the Long Beach Police Department’s South Division, on Wednesday, September 1, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Willmore Community Police Center, 910 Daisy Ave. Commander Joe Stilinovich will give an overview of the division and area. Attendees will get to know and [...]
Councilmember Garcia Announces Inaugural “State of the First District & Community Awards Ceremony”
City Councilmember Robert Garcia will present his first State of the First District report on Monday August 23 at 6pm in the Renaissance High School Auditorium, 238 East 8th Street. The event is open to the public on a first come first serve basis. The State of the First District will consist of an overview [...]
Councilmember Garcia to Cut Ribbon at Kress Market Grand Opening
City Councilmember Robert Garcia will preside over the Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Kress Market at Fifth and Pine, Thursday, August 12. The Kress Market, owned by Javier Ortiz, is the newest of many businesses opening on North Pine in what many see as a renaissance for downtown. The public, local media, and government [...]
Garcia proposes Jobs for Vets ballot proposition for November 2010
City Councilmember Robert Garcia proposed today an amendment to the Long Beach City Charter that would increase the preference given to veterans on exams for jobs in the City of Long Beach from 10 to 15 points. It would also allow the spouses of a veteran who is 10% disabled or more to receive the [...]
Foster, Garcia to Kick-Off Build Day for New City Farm
Mayor Bob Foster will join Councilmember Robert Garcia to kick-off tomorrow’s Build Day for the New City Farm at 225 East 15th Street, just off Long Beach Blvd. Community volunteers, local dignitaries, parents, students, teachers and staff of the New City School will be spending the day constructing the urban farm. The New City Farm [...]
17 art murals at Press Telegram Lofts to be created from We Love Long Beach logo
Councilmember Robert Garcia, in collaboration with the Arts Council for Long Beach, the Molina family, and the community non-profit group We Love Long Beach, has organized the creation of 17 murals at the vacant Press-Telegram lofts, at 6th Street and Pine Avenue, to take place the weekend of June 12 and 13. A ceremonial kick-off [...]
Councilmember Garcia and New City School Announce Development of Educational Urban Farm
Councilmember Robert Garcia has facilitated the leasing of city land for the development of a working educational farm by the New City School. The farm will be operated by a professional farmer and NCS students, parents and staff. The farm will also offer opportunities for members of the community to participate in sustainable agriculture. “This [...]
Long Beach Election Results: District 7 moves to run-off; One newcomer prepares for City Hall
Long Beach residents cast 34,976 ballots in yesterday’s election. In a city where nearly half the population is registered to vote, 14.7% of registered voters chose the leaders. Long Beach election results streamed live over the city’s website throughout the night. Still marked as “unofficial,” these results are accurate as of 3:39 a.m. Long Beach [...]
Three LB parks to split $200K; builds basketball court downtown
An all new full-size outdoor basketball court, with new fencing and bleachers, will soon be built just east of the 14th Street skate park, with funding support from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. Last week, Knabe announced a commitment of $200,000 for three parks and open space projects in the City of Long Beach. [...]
