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Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and Others Host Grand Opening of First Parklet in Southern California

Residents and business are invited to attend the grand opening of Long Beach’s first parklet at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, today, Friday, January 20th at Noon.  Long Beach is the first city in Southern California to approve the parklet concept.  Three restaurants have been permitted to construct a parklet in a parking space in front of [...]

The Downtown Residential Council Host Holiday Forum Monday December 19th

The Downtown Residential Council (DRC), will hold its end of the year holiday forum December 19, 2011 at Avia Long Beach. Meetings are free, open to the public, and all Downtown residents are encouraged to attend. The Downtown Residential Council is comprised of resident leaders from the six Downtown neighborhood associations: Promenade Area Residents Association, [...]

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal Presents the State of the Second District 2011

On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Bixby Park, Vice Mayor and Second District Councilmember Suja Lowenthal will deliver the State of the Second District 2011 and share achievements, challenges and goals for the future with residents and business owners. Her remarks will be followed by presentations from community groups, including Alamitos Beach Neighborhood Association (ABNA), [...]

On Broadway Merchant Association Presents LIVE ON BROADWAY!

The On Broadway Merchant Association will present an open house celebration LIVE ON BROADWAY! This community wide event will take place on Saturday, July 2nd from 12noon to 5pm and will span the length of Broadway from Belmont Avenue to Alamitos Avenue. The event is an exciting opportunity to learn more about and support the [...]

Neighborhood Clean Up Volunteer Opportunity – Saturday June 11th

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, North Alamitos Beach Association (NABA) & the Anaheim Street Community Police Center in partnership with City of Long Beach, Neighborhood Resource Center invite you to a Neighborhood Clean Up on Saturday, June 11th beginning at 9:00 am, Participants will meet at 520 Cherry Avenue. Brooms, shovels, rakes, trash bags and gloves [...]

Second District Cyclists Invited to Join Team Suja on The Tour

Join Team Suja for the the Tour of Long Beach on Saturday, May 14th, as more than 3,000 cyclists ride for a cure, with funds being raised for Miller Children’s Hospital.  Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and her staff  invite you to join them on the tour and get a unique and inspirational view of our [...]

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal & RPNA Host a “Community Tree Planting”

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and the Rose Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA) are seeking volunteers for the Community Tree Planting, Saturday, March 26, 2011. Volunteers will gather at the Big Lots Parking Lot, 2300 East 7th Street (at Junipero). The community tree planting is Saturday from 9am-12pm. Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal will present a short speech [...]

Vice Mayor Lowenthal to Host Second District Senior Pancake Breakfast

All seniors are invited to enjoy free pancakes, sausage links, juice and coffee with Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and Long Beach Firefighters.  Thanks to a wonderful partnership with the Senior Center, St. Mary’s Medical Clinic will be providing free blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) tests. The Senior Pancake Breakfast and St. Mary’s health [...]

Have 5 Minutes? Share Your Opinion on the Arts in Long Beach

The Downtown Long Beach Associates has team with city government and local arts organizations to develop a survey that aims to help officials gain a better understanding of how art events and related activities in Downtown are utilized and where potential may exist for expansion and growth. The survey is online now and open to [...]

LBFD Rescues Driver from Overturned Big Rig

The Long Beach Fire Department responded to an overturned big rig near 1600 Harbor Scenic Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters found a large tractor-trailer that had rolled onto its left side and the driver, a male believed to be in his 40’s, was trapped in the cab of the truck. Rescue workers used a reciprocating saw [...]