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Torch Run raises $350K for young cancer patients
More than 250 children with cancer, sickle cell disease and other serious blood disorders participated in last Saturday’s…
June 26, 2009
LBCC program helping to feed children
The Long Beach City College (LBCC) Child Development Center (CDC) has recently announced its renewed sponsorship of the…
June 26, 2009
Culinary arts education program already catering to community
LBCC culinary arts student Laura Labra garnishes a salad with tomatoes for a Hotel, Restaurant: Institutional cooking class.…
June 26, 2009
Hitting the Road
Last Saturday’s second annual Wrigley River Run and Tadpole Trot generated more than $25,000 in donations and registrations…
June 12, 2009
Four hip replacements, five races across America, one adventurous guy
Jewett Pattee’s trainees, affectionately known as the “Jujubes,” help the octogenarian get equipped for last Tuesday’s race. By…
June 12, 2009
Public invited to learn about air quality, health programs at Port meetings
Submitted by Art Wong Port of Long Beach In keeping with its commitment to sustainable growth and environmental…
June 5, 2009
Among college tales of struggle and hardships, one student’s story seems a miracle
Two years ago, Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) student Jessica Solomon wasn’t sure she would make it to…
June 5, 2009
City of SH starting discount program for prescription drugs
The City of Signal Hill will soon introduce a program that will provide its residents with a new…
May 22, 2009
Vector Control official: eliminating mosquitoes can save lives
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer At this very moment, hundreds of thousands of tiny mosquito larvae are swimming…
May 1, 2009
Health Department conducts town hall meeting to educate public
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer The Long Beach Health and Human Services Department does much more than many…
April 17, 2009