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Operation School Bell gets 1,500 local pupils ready for the new academic year
For most youngsters starting school, a new outfit marks the occasion.
July 22, 2011
Six students from LB, local schools among CSULB’s 2011 Class of President’s Scholars
Six local students have been accepted as President’s Scholars at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) for the…
July 1, 2011
Los Cerritos Elementary gives tearful send-off to retiring teacher
By Cory Bilicko Managing Editor It was a bittersweet scene. Under a shedding jacaranda tree on a gloomy…
June 17, 2011
LB leadership organization celebrating its 1,000th graduate
The organization Leadership Long Beach this week announced the 1,000th graduate from its signature leadership program during its…
June 17, 2011
Police warning graduates, parents about dangers of underage drinking
With Long Beach high-school graduation ceremonies taking place the week starting June 13, the Long Beach Police Department…
June 17, 2011
LB Public Library now offering e-books for residents
Long Beach Public Library is using technology to expand its services to include an e-book (electronic book) collection,…
June 17, 2011
LBPD makes first arrest of parent in violation of new truancy law
On Monday, June 6, the mother of a Washington Middle School student was arrested and booked after failing…
June 17, 2011
Local graduating seniors’ total scholarships exceed $49 million
Scholarships earned by graduating seniors in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) this year exceed $49 million,…
June 17, 2011
CSULB among nation’s top 10 for graduating Hispanic students
Confirming its status as one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, California State University, Long Beach…
June 10, 2011
Local teachers and families rally at Longfellow Elementary to speak out against education cuts
By Steven Piper Staff Writer According to Educate Our State, a nonprofit organization composed of parents concerned about…
May 27, 2011