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Special inventory project to close North Neighborhood Library for 2 days
North Neighborhood Library, 5571 Orange Ave., will be closed for a special inventory project on Wednesday, June 9, and Thursday, June 10, 2010. The inventory will determine that all specialized technology is functioning accurately and effectively. A standard inventory of all library materials will be completed at the same time. The project will ensure the [...]
Walkability assessments to take place in North Long Beach on May 25th and 27th
The City of Long Beach Departments of Health and Human Services, Public Works and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency in partnership with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department’s Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments (PLACE) Program will host two walk audits in North Long Beach on May 25th and May 27th, 2010. At [...]
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 [...]
4 Candidates field community questions in 9th District forum
The four candidates vying for the North Long Beach council seat had a chance to face off at a two-hour forum on Sunday host by the Grant Neighborhood Association and the North Long Beach Community Action Group. Approximately 100 community members, mostly from outside the 9th District, showed up to watchVal Lerch, Brad Shore, Dan [...]
Vice Mayor Val Lerch Appearing On Swoop’s World Radio Wednesday Night
Vice Mayor Val Lerch, 9th District Council Member, will appear on Swoop’s World Radio Wednesday night at 9 P.M. Mr. Lerch will be the second City Council Member to visit the relatively new Long Beach Radio broadcast, following Council Member Tonia Reyes Uranga who appeared on December 30th. Vice Mayor Lerch is expected to discuss [...]
City Council Candidate Brad Shore Receives APFA Endorsement
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing nearly 19,900 US-based flight attendants of American Airlines, has endorsed Brad Shore for City Council of Long Beach, California, 9th District. Mr. Shore, a 25-year employee of American Airlines, is the first to receive an APFA endorsement for a City Council seat. Notably, the Resolution highlights Mr. [...]
9th District Town Hall meeting
Vice Mayor Val Lerch, 9th District will host a Town Hall Meeting with special guests from the Claremont Graduate University discussing higher education. Get informed by attending this Town Hall Meeting and take this opportunity to exam current issues in education right in your own neighbor up north. The meeting takes place Wednesday, November 18, 2009 [...]
“Welcome to Long Beach” mural depicts the city’s past and present
The Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Community Development unveiled their newest mural, “Welcome to Long Beach” at 6454 Long Beach Boulevard at Neece Street on Saturday, October 24. The 36’ x 10’ mural was designed and produced by Long Beach artist and Recreation Leader Abner Rivera Lopez. He worked with community members including [...]
Veterans Day Parade and Festival in Houghton Park
Long Beach will celebrate Veterans Day on Saturday, November 7, with a trio of events in Houghton Park: the Thirteenth Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade at 10:00 a.m.; followed by The Freedom Walk; and the Craft and Vendors Fair which lasts until 4 p.m. The Grand Marshals for the parade are Airborne Ranger Hall [...]
LB RDA appoints project officer for North Redevelopment Project Area
The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency announced Friday that Tony Foster has been appointed as Redevelopment Officer for the North Redevelopment Project Area. “Tony has a strong background in redevelopment, including working in our Central Project Area as a Project Manager,” said Amy Bodek, Redevelopment Manager.
