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LBPD to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Tonight

The Long Beach Police Department will be conducting a checkpoint to screen for impaired and unlicensed drivers this Friday, December 16, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011, in the area of the South Patrol Division. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved [...]

Coastal Cool The Beach House, Retail Sanctuary

Submitted by Elizabeth Anderson The Beach House has everything going for it: unique gifts and a proprietor who defines coastal cool. Greta Simbler is armed with charm, good taste and an eclectic mix of beautiful merchandise that reflects the pleasures of being at the beach. Discover botanicals, collectables, ornaments, home décor, gorgeous shell wreaths, clothing, [...]

Important Tips To Help Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

As the weather turns colder, the City of Long Beach reminds residents to be safe when heating their homes, and to avoid unnecessary risks that can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possibly death. Odorless and colorless, CO gas is produced from heaters, fireplaces, furnaces and many types of appliances and cooking devices, especially [...]

RDA and Arts Council for Long Beach to Dedicate New Public Art Project

The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach, announces the dedication of a new permanent public art project for The Promenade on Tuesday, November 22, at 11 am. Image Emergence: Promenade of the Clouds by Craig Cree Stone is an integrated public artwork located on the south block of [...]

Annual NOAA Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific Returns Saturday Nov. 19th

What weather conditions should we be preparing for…tsunamis, wildfires, heat waves, floods, hurricanes, blizzards? A newly launched polar-orbiting satellite will help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) save lives and protect property as it captures data from the Earth’s land, oceans, and atmosphere. The data is used by NOAA forecasters to detect the potential [...]

Fresh Air Dining LB; New LB Health Department Program to Provide Smoke-Free Outdoor Dining Options

Today, the Long Beach Health Department kicked off “Fresh Air Dining LB,” a new program designed to provide smoke-free outdoor dining options for Long Beach residents and visitors in partnership with local business associations, restaurants and community groups. “Increasing the number of smoke-free areas outdoors provides more healthful environments for families to enjoy in our [...]

Essay Contest for Local Students based on the flight of the “Vin Fiz”

The Committee to Commemorate the Centennial of the First Transcontinental Flight has announced an essay contest for middle and high school students interested in local history, writing and aviation.

Aquarium’s Fall Aquatic Academy Course Will Address Climate Change Impacts to California’s Water

Climate and water play key roles in our economy, lifestyle, and infrastructure in Southern California, making large populations and robust agricultural production possible in this region. Currently about 65 percent of California’s water supply comes from the Sierra Nevada Mountains snow pack. However, climate change is likely to change the timing of its availability, requiring [...]

New Exhibit Will Examine Climate Change and California’s Water Supply

In a partnership with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Aquarium of the Pacific will open an exhibit on October 24 that draws connections between climate change and California’s water management system. The exhibit will be on display through September 3, 2012. The exhibit—developed and funded by DWR—illustrates how California’s landscape, climate, and [...]

Westside DUI Checkpoints Slated For Saturday By LBPD

In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved collisions, the Long Beach Police Department will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence – Driver License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 3, 2011, from 6:00 p.m., until 2:00 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2011. This checkpoint will be held in the [...]

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