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Candidates for the Long Beach City Council at the L.B. League of Woman Voters' forum on Oct. 20.
Long Beach City Council candidates square off
Candidates vying for a seat on the Long Beach City Council squared off in what was — for the most part — a civil debate last week, where two incumbents running on the Republican–led … more
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Residents at the July 20 City Council meeting called on council members to support an initiative by Councilman Len Torres that could lead to the creation of bike lanes throughout the city.
Cyclists call for bike lanes
On a typical Monday or Tuesday in the summer, a group of junior lifeguards can be found in front of Zamboni's Deli on West Park Avenue after their program ends for the day. Most, said Billy Papetti, … more
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Lifeguards searched for Nicole Suriel in June, who died during a class trip after she was pulled by a rip current near Edwards Boulevard. The teacher in charge of the trip has been fired.
Drowning death leads to teacher’s firing
The ocean had an east-to-west movement, or "sweep," at Edwards Boulevard on June 22, as many of the 24 students from Harlem's Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science and Engineering dashed into … more
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City Council members and others are calling for the beaches to be open earlier in the season.
Three swimmers rescued
Three swimmers were pulled out of the waters off Long Beach last Friday by off-duty lifeguards and one was rushed to the hospital, bringing a dramatic end to a week in which a girl drowned, … more
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Long Beach City Council gives $79M budget three thumbs-up
After some heated words were exchanged, the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday passed the city's proposed $79.2 million budget, which for typical homeowners will mean a property tax increase ranging … more
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Long Beach City Councilmen Len Torres and Mike Fagen are against bloc voting, private meetings and want to see financial records.
Long Beach Councilmen call for changes
Five months into their term, City Councilmen Len Torres and Mike Fagen are challenging how the city does business. Elected in November, the councilmen said they have serious issues with the … more
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Long Beach City Council rejects police contract
The Long Beach Police Department continues to tap its collective fingers, waiting for a new contract after the City Council shot down the latest proposal at Tuesday's meeting. Council members … more
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The Long Beach Police Department approved a proposed contract by 10 votes last week. The City Council is expected to vote on it at its next meeting on April 20.
Police approve contract
By a margin of 10 votes, the 77 officers of the Long Beach Police Department approved a contract on April 7 that the City Council will vote on at next Tuesday's meeting. While some characterize the … more
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How to fix Civil Service?
What must the Long Beach Civil Service Commission do to finally straighten out its operations after being rated among the worst government-employment organizations in the state for decades? … more
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The City of Long Beach hired a law firm to handle its upcoming contract negotiations with the local police union, the Long Beach Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association.
City hires counsel for cops’ contract
If early signs are any indication, contract negotiations between the City of Long Beach and the local police union may be headed down a rocky road. Last week, the City Council voted 3-2 to give … more
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