Plastic Bag Manufacturers Buy Time as Bag Ban Is on Hold
On September 30 of this year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 270, banning grocery and convenience stores from selling single-use plastic bags, but allowing the sale…
Recent Case of Measles in Long Beach Connected to Disneyland Outbreak
The City Health Officer, Dr. Mitchell Kushner, announced recently that there is one confirmed case of measles associated with a recent outbreak affecting multiple counties in California and Utah. The…
CSULB Receives the Carnegie Foundation’s 2015 Community Engagement Classification
Students, Faculty and Staff Bring Strong Institutional Focus and Applicable Service-Learning to Long Beach and the Surrounding Areas The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has chosen California State…
Countywide Services Division Acquires Three Trailing Canines
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has added three new canines to its repertoire, increasing the level of service and speed to the communities we serve. Coda, a Hanovarian Hound,…
Undetermined Deaths; Possibly Related To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
On Monday, January 12, 2015, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Long Beach Police were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Gardenia Avenue in regards to a foul…
Police Release Photos of Vehicles of Interest in July 2014 Murder Case; Seek Public’s Help
Long Beach Police are asking for the public’s help with the investigation of the gang-related murder of Kayon Dafney, which occurred around 12:33 p.m., on July 4, 2014, in North…
Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. Announces Annual Theme & Art Contest
Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc. has selected the 2015 Annual Pride Celebration theme of “Color our World with Pride” and is currently seeking entries of artwork conceptualizing the…
Long Beach Playhouse Hosts the American Association of Community Theatre’s California State Festival
The Long Beach Playhouse is pleased to be the host of the American Association of Community Theatre’s (AACT) 2015 California State Festival (AACTFest). AACT is a national organization dedicated to…
Creative, Innovative Belmont Temporary Pool Receives Project of the Year Award
The American Public Works Association (APWA) Southern California Chapter has presented the City of Long Beach with the Project of the Year Award for the Belmont Temporary Pool. The 50-meter…
Richard Rocchi Appointed Deputy Police Chief
Long Beach City Manager Pat West and Police Chief Robert Luna today announced the appointment of Commander Richard Rocchi, a 27-year veteran of the Police Department, as Deputy Chief, effective…
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