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Helping L.A. through D.C.
Last week, we were back in Washington, D.C. for the County’s annual trip to the nation’s capital. As…
May 18, 2012
A ‘commanding’ presence
This past week I had the distinct pleasure to meet President Bill Clinton. I was very encouraged that…
May 11, 2012
A ‘lot’ of trash?
This complaint is a long time coming. For years now, I walk my dogs on the weekends and…
May 11, 2012
A pet project
I am pleased to announce that our city is entered in the “PetSafe’s Bark for Your Park” contest.…
May 11, 2012
“Spokes” persons
On Saturday, May 5, Long Beach will be hosting one of the premiere bicycle events in the state…
April 27, 2012
How Medicare covers hospice care
By David Sayen, Medicare Regional Administrator Coping with terminal illness can be very difficult, both for the patient…
April 19, 2012
Los Angeles County looks to be a national leader in fight against child sex trafficking
By Don Knabe, County of Los Angeles, Fourth District The fight to end the horrors of child sex…
April 19, 2012
Reality’ check
Lord love a duck! This is it, the moment when the unbelievable happens and you are left with…
April 19, 2012
Learn more about autism: signs, diagnosis, intervention
By Gary Feldman, M.D., Medical director Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach This year…
April 13, 2012
Doting on daughters
I am writing on behalf of my fifth-grade daughter, Jordynn Diane Lassiter. Jordynn attends Signal Hill Elementary and…
April 6, 2012