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New Generations Celebrates Second Annual “Gift”

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Neighbors and families attended the second annual “The Gift,” an event hosted by non-profit New Generations NG of Long Beach on January 9. The Washington Middle School soccer field at 1450 Cedar Avenue in Long Beach transformed into a carnival of fun from noon to 3 p.m. where families can play games, watch performances and [...]

Smoking may be cause of fatal apartment fire on Elm Avenue

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At 11:30 p.m. January 7, 2010, units from the Long Beach Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1100 Elm Avenue.  Engine 3 arrived on scene within a matter of minutes and found a first floor apartment fully involved in fire with fire extending to an adjacent unit.
The fire inside the [...]

Connected Corridor Phase Three grant process — Deadline for applications extended

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The Connected Corridor Vision: Create a “Blueprint for the Future” for implementation on other Long Beach corridors
The Connected Corridor team has announced the availability of grants to community groups that are able to produce greater collaboration, community empowerment and civic engagement in the Phase Three area. Grant applications were made available online on November 20, 2009 [...]