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Signal Hill mayor kicks off community cleanup program
Signal Hill Mayor Ellen Ward is asking residents to help clean the city. BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer…
May 15, 2009
LB City Councilwomen say it may be time to increase the utility tax
Tonia Reyes Uranga BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer Several years ago, the residents of Long Beach voted to…
May 15, 2009
Schipske extends baby shower deadline to encourage more donations
Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske announced Tuesday the new date for the Community Baby Shower, which will now take place…
May 15, 2009
Dining out with food allergies: how to navigate potentially fatal restaurant menus
While the average American family eats out fairly frequently, for the growing number of people who suffer from…
May 15, 2009
Long Beach recognized as Bike Friendly Community
Continuing the city’s aggressive efforts to become the most bike-friendly urban city in the nation, Long Beach has…
May 15, 2009
Half-hour beach cleanup celebrates a decade of beautifying Long Beach
The 30-Minute Beach Cleanup in Long Beach is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, May 16 at 1…
May 15, 2009
LB City Council stands by approval of center for mentally-ill homeless
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer By refusing to second a motion made by 5th District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske…
May 8, 2009
WANA taking Wrigley Association to court over Christmas display ownership
By Nick Diamantides Staff Writer The ongoing dispute between two neighborhood associations as to which one is the…
May 8, 2009
Consulting firm’s proposals for Bixby Knolls get mixed reviews
BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer Hyett Palma, the consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, that spent the last…
May 8, 2009
The Wine Press: Are wine descriptions useful information or a pretentious grocery list from some guy’s imagination?
By Dave Solzman Owner, Delius Restaurant There seems to be no end to the scents and flavors that…
May 8, 2009