As the Santa Ana winds whip through Southern California, we are all on edge about the potential for fire.
Early Long Beach had its share of fires and became one of the most sophisticated fire departments “west of the Mississippi” thanks to its fire chief, Joseph Shrewsbury.
The following is an editorial from the Los Angeles Herald, January 27, 1907 in response to Long Beach wanting to change its charter to give power to city trustees (councilmembers) to head city commissions which would govern city departments.
Way back at the beginning when the American Colony (AKA Willmore City) was renamed “Long Beach” by Belle Lowe, there was no electricity in the city. Homes and businesses were dependent upon kerosene and candles for light.
I think back to the late 1980s when I was involved with the Long Beach Chapter of the National Organization for Women. There were no “me too” activists.
It was 1977. I was 27 years old when I met Roger Stone. For several years, I had served as the press secretary and legislative assistant to a Southern California Republican Congresswoman.
For many years, the City of Long Beach entered a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. The floats, always made of fresh flowers, were funded largely from the chamber of commerce.
