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Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 4:42pm

Thursday, November 1

1929 Political Plot to 'Frame Auditor'

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 4:32pm

In November 1929, the Los Angeles Grand Jury turned its attention to the alleged graft, vice, gambling, boot-legging and corruption in Long Beach City government.

22nd Annual Veterans Day Parade

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 4:25pm

“A Salute to Those Who Served” honored Grand Marshall Terry Geiling (left photo), president and CEO of the American Gold Star Manor, as Grand Marshall this year. About 20,000 attendees cheered the veterans and brightly-colored entries.

Bits 'n' Pieces

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 4:22pm

Excellence in Cyber Defense Education at LBCC

Long Beach City College has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA). LBCC is the third California Community College to receive this designation.

Civic Leader Darwin Thorpe Dies

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 4:10pm

Darwin Ralph Thorpe, a longtime educator, civic leader and humanitarian, died at his Lakewood Village home Nov. 8. He was 84.

Thorpe passed on while napping in his recliner. His doctor listed the cause of death as cardiopulmonary arrest.

Prospector Pete Banned to Lower CSULB Campus

Published by admin on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 2:40pm

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is in the market for a new mascot. The Imagine Beach 2030 event, on November 14-15, an online discussion of the future of the university is possibly a good time to suggest mascot names.

Mayor Gives Update on 2028 Olympic Projects

Published by admin on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 2:38pm

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia provided local residents and aspiring community leaders with an update last month on the progress of several capital improvement projects and other efforts set to prepare the city for co-hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.

Not So Merry Halloween

Published by admin on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 2:35pm

Merry Colvin did not have a happy Halloween.

She hardly made a sale.

Charter Amendments Pass

Published by admin on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 2:31pm

FORMER COUNCILWOMAN Rae Gabelich, People of Long Beach’s Juan Eric Ovalle and Carlos Ovalle, and community activist Robert Fox discuss the four Long Beach charter amendment proposals that passed in Tuesday’s election along with a separate measure to protect hotel workers.

Local Resident Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Survival

Published by admin on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 2:29pm

Long Beach resident Kelly Mayer is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive Friday, Nov. 23, in honor of maternal trauma patients requiring lifesaving blood.

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