Letters

Unrecognized Heroes

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:34pm

We see the headlines and pictures: doctors, nurses, hospital personnel, EMTs – gowned and masked – fighting the battle against an unseen coronavirus that has sickened and killed thousands of people around the world. We all appreciate their dedication.

LBPD Brass Neglect

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:32pm

This story bears striking similarities to the plight of Navy Capt.

Measure A Recount

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:31pm

As the 8th district council member from 2004-2012, I remember the difficult budget times when we had to make unprecedented cuts to police, fire and other important citywide services and programs. Every department suffered. Every neighborhood suffered.

Fewer Bus Stops

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:30pm

I see a lot less riders on each bus that whizzes by me. Some are even empty and I read that bus ridership declined about 14 percent year [after] year.

Veterans Hospital

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:28pm

There is much in the news these days regarding health care facilities, including in your April 10th edition: two front page stories and the entire back page, mentioning Long Beach Memorial, College Hospital, St.

AB 5

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:27pm

Mention AB5 to these workers and the conversation is over: plumbers, electricians, handyman, HVAC, welders. All say “No thanks!” San Diego Representative Gonzalez messed up to get union money.

Congressional Race

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:26pm

I won my hard-fought primary against the interloper from Westminster. School Trustee John Briscoe remains the Republican Party Nominee for 47th Congress District. Now onto November and Lowenthal, a tough slug again.

Orange Curtain

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:25pm

Though I live in Huntington Beach my heart is in Long Beach. I love, and write, about the city’s history and worry that neighboring Huntington Beach is not doing enough to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Belmont Pool

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 5:24pm

In response to repeated disparaging letters regarding the replacement (with reduced amenities) of Long Beach’s Public Olympic pool opened in 1968: I worked at the Belmont Plaza Pool, as did my older siblings from 1975-1981. There was a “floating staff” of up to 20 then.

$1.5M Artificial Turf

Published by admin on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 7:29pm

Long Beach City Council once again proves Forrest Gump was right about our council members: “Stupid is as stupid does.”

Frank W. Lloyd

 

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