Monthly Archives: March 2014

Some Ballots Not Recognized in LB City Clerk Accuracy Test

Mar. 31, 2014 / By
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March 31, 2014 CONTACT: 
LARRY HERRERA, City Clerk 
Phone: 562-570-6489, [email protected] 
Website: www.longbeach.gov/elections 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Friday, March 28, 2014, the City of Long Beach City Clerk Department, in compliance with California Election Code 15000, conducted a Logic and Accuracy test in preparation for the Primary Nominating Election on April 8, 2014.
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Live Streaming: Leadership Long Beach Candidates Forum

Mar. 28, 2014 / By
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Leadership Long Beach hosts an evening forum of the candidates seeking the citywide offices on Friday, March 28 at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, Dumke Auditorium, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach 90802...

Living Wage Advocates Speak Out Against “Bluff Project”

Mar. 28, 2014 / By
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Christopher Zatarain arrived at the California Coastal Commission meeting at Long Beach City Hall at 8 a.m...

Candidates Tackle Affordable Housing Issues at the Latino LB Mayoral Forum

Mar. 27, 2014 / By
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Over 50 residents gathered from all parts of Long Beach at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) on Sunday to see six of ten mayoral candidates speak on the critical issues currently affecting Latino residents...

Respected on the Street, But Not in the Industry: Women Skateboarders of LB

Mar. 26, 2014 / By
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Skate parks around the city have grown busy over the last half-decade. With over five skate parks in the city, Long Beach residents have more access to the solo sport than they did ten years ago...

To Long Beach Election Candidates: Don’t Forget The Youth!

Mar. 25, 2014 / By
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Jessica Quintana is Executive Director of Centro CHA and a tireless advocate for community issues. One that she holds strong feelings about are those around Youth and Violence...

BHC Long Beach Spring Hub Meeting April 3

Mar. 24, 2014 / By
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Join Building Healthy Communities Long Beach for their Spring  Full Hub Meeting!

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

DINNER
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Dinner, Networking, brief history of Cambodian New Year, and performance from Khmer-Thai-Lao

PROGRAM
4:30pm – 6:30pm: Testimonials from residents and partners, presentation from VoiceWaves, World Cafe with BHC work groups, and prizes!..

As Obamacare Deadline Approaches, South Kern Residents Review Their Coverage Status

Mar. 23, 2014 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol

The March 31 deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act health plans is less than two weeks away...

For Children of Reentry, A New Focus on Family Ties

Mar. 23, 2014 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Anna Challet

SACRAMENTO – While millions of children nationwide face extreme difficulties due to having parents who are incarcerated or under criminal supervision, State Senator Mark Leno thinks change is coming...

One Youth’s View of the World Through Photographs

Mar. 23, 2014 / By
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A Portrait of Julie Cabral, a student at Venice Arts, who shares what creativity means for her...

Refugee Nation: Lao Refugee Stories in the US

Mar. 23, 2014 / By
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WHO & WHAT
Join Leilani Chan, Ova Saopeng and Litdet Viravong, the cast of Refugee Nation in Long Beach, CA for an open rehearsal as they prepare to go on tour to Minneapolis!..

Leadership Long Beach Election Forum 2014

Mar. 20, 2014 / By
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Leadership Long Beach has been training the leaders of Long Beach for 25 years. The Institute, their signature program, is an intensive 10-month course devoted to personal responsibility, commitment, vision, and community trusteeship...