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Councilmember Steven Neal to Host First Community Assembly of 2012

Councilmember Steven Neal invites North Long Beach families to the third “North Long Beach Community Assembly,” Saturday, January 21, 2012. This assembly is a platform for neighbors to meet each other, receive neighborhood updates, and discuss the progress of the North Long Beach community.

North Long Beach Community Assembly Returns Saturday

On Saturday, October 22, Councilmembers Rae Gabelich and Steven Neal are hosting the North Long Beach Community Assembly at Dooley Elementary School from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Discussions topics will include, North Long Beach public safety, gang enforcement, local neighborhood issues, animal care services, redevelopment, and more.

Long Beach Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project On Time, Under Budget

The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce the Long Beach Boulevard Streetscape Improvement project from Del Amo Boulevard to 56th Street will be completed on schedule and under budget, which allows for the expansion of the project.

Residents are Invited to Participate In Citywide Budget Town Hall Teleforum

Councilmembers Steven Neal (9), Rae Gabelich (8), and Gerrie Schipske (5) invite Long Beach residents to participate in a citywide live interactive TeleForum on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Participants will discuss proposed cuts in the fiscal year 2012 budget, and possible alternatives, such as the “Public Safety and Quality of Life Protection Plan” as proposed [...]

“Cha Cha” Muldowney Fires Up at 6th Annual Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show

Shirley Muldowney, known as the First Lady of Drag Racing, will be the special guest at the Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show on Saturday, July 9th.

Let your voice be heard! Councilwoman Rae Gabelich Invites Citizens to 8th District Redistricting Meeting

Councilwoman Rae Gabelich is hosting the 8th District Redistricting Community Meeting today, June 28, 2011 at The Expo Building. The City Council, on a 5-4 vote, approved a motion to prepare a redistricting map that would move the Bixby Knolls neighborhood and the New Bixby neighborhood from the 8th Council District to the 7th Council [...]

Councilmember James Johnson Spotlights Stars, Stripes, and Sounds at July First Books

On Friday, July 1st, join your 7th District Councilmember for First Books at First Fridays, a monthly event held at Dana Branch Library. Councilmember James Johnson and his guests will read their favorite children’s books beginning at 5:30 PM. This month’s theme is Stars, Stripes, and Sounds, with special guest reader and performer: Long Beach [...]

Paramount Blvd. Rehabilitation Begins With Groundbreaking Ceremony

U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and City Councilmembers Rae Gabelich and Steven Neal led a groundbreaking celebration for the $2 million rehabilitation of a 1.5-mile section of Paramount Boulevard, between Candlewood Street and Artesia Boulevard. Congresswoman Sanchez secured $400,000 in Federal Highway Administration Demonstration Funds, which were joined with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment [...]

Councilwoman Rae Gabelich Hosts E-Waste Drive and Shred Fest Saturday, May 21

Looking for a place to get rid of that old computer, television or cell phone, or to prevent identity theft? Councilwoman Rae Gabelich, Goodwill, Su Casa and Future Shredding Inc. invite you to an E-waste Drive / Shred Fest Event on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The collection of documents [...]

Councilmember’s Gabelich and Neal To Host Library Design Community Discussion

Join Councilwoman Rae Gabelich, 8th District, Councilmember Steven Neal, 9th District, and Long Beach Development Services Staff for a Community Discussion on Site Planning and Design of the North Library Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the North Neighborhood Library. The new North Library and Community Center is slated for construction in the 5800 Block of [...]