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USPS honors Abstract Expressionists with artful line of commemorative stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honors the artistic innovations and achievements of a group of artists who moved the United States to the forefront of the international art scene with the release of the Abstract Expressionists commemorative postage stamps. The vibrant stamps feature works by Hans Hoffmann, Mark Rothko, Clyfford Still, Barnett Newman, Robert Motherwell, Adolph [...]
Long Beach Airport parking Lot C closed during this phase of construction
Since the December 10, 2009 groundbreaking, work on the Long Beach Airport’s (LGB) much-anticipated new parking garage has been in full swing. The newest development includes the closure of parking Lot C, effective March 1, 2010. Included in the plans are modifications to the roadways serving LGB. The roadway improvements will allow drivers exiting LGB [...]
Expungement Education Workshop March 20: How to clear criminal records
Do you or someone you know have a criminal record that needs to be cleared? If so, you’ll want to attend the Expungement Education Workshop, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McBride Park. City officials will be on hand to show to request that either an adult or juvenile record be expunged.
“We [...]
SCE selects SunPower panels for rooftop solar project
Southern California Edison announced this week that SunPower Corp. will provide solar technology for generating up to 200 megawatts of solar power. This is 80 percent of the capacity needed for SCE’s planned solar photovoltaic program.
During the next five years, SCE plans to install, own and operate 250 megawatts of solar generating capacity, most of [...]
Woman in critical condition after driving off 7th Street Bridge
Lizeth Pimentel is in critical condition at St. Mary Medical Center tonight after her SUV drove through the guardrail of the 710 Freeway and careened over the edge of the 7th Street Bridge this morning at 7:30 a.m. (Thursday, March 11.)
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to calls that a vehicle had overturned off of [...]
Summer Jobs: Long Beach Lifeguard tryouts coming soon
Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division will hold lifeguard tryouts on Sunday, March 28.
As part of the application process, lifeguard hopefuls will complete a 10-minute interview and a physical examination that includes a 1000-yard ocean swim and a run-swim-run. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, social security card and picture ID.
If accepted, potential lifeguards must [...]
AZA accreditation shows that Aquarium of the Pacific meets the ‘highest standards’
“The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the best in the world because it has met the highest standards in the world,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “It takes hard work and dedication to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation Standards.”
Animal Control plans aggressive campaign to curb cat population in Long Beach
In an effort to reduce unwanted litters of cats, Animal Control Officers are stepping-up enforcement of the City’s mandatory spay and neuter laws for the felines. In 2009 alone, over 4,400 cats were impounded and unclaimed at the City’s Shelter. Through an aggressive campaign to increase enforcement and promote spay and neuter, ACS [...]
