The Long Beach City Council reappointed the city’s Civil Service commissioner last week, although two city councilmen voted against the resolution, with one questioning the appointment amid an …
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Anthony Rifilato
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8/25/10
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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, …
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Anthony Rifilato
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7/1/10
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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 …
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ARIELLA MONTI
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5/5/10
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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 …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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2/25/10
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Police officers should give back
To the Editor:
This year is going to be an expensive one for Long Beach taxpayers as they face a substantial increase in real estate taxes, in large part to …
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2/25/10
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LSeasoned Long Beach political observers tried to recall the last time they had seen such a large turnout at an inauguration ceremony for the 87-year-old City Council.
At last Sunday’s event, …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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1/6/10
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Republican incumbent John McLaughlin and Democratic newcomers Mike Fagen and Len Torres racked up the most votes for three open seats in the Long Beach City Council election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD & ARIELLA MONTI
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11/4/09
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With Democrats Lenny Remo and Denise Tangney vacating their City Council seats, Republican John McLaughlin became the lone incumbent seeking re-election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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10/29/09
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History will judge this decade as a time of political transition in Long Beach. What direction the city will take remains uncertain, but this year’s City Council race may offer a hint.
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10/29/09
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During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the final …
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10/22/09
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