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A Victory For Long Beach Libraries? by Ryan ZumMallen | 09.01.10 A few weeks after hopes appeared dim for Long Beach public libraries, good news emerged from the halls of City Council chambers yesterday....more Judge Upholds LA Port Truck Plan, ATA To Appeal by Keith Higginbotham | 09.01.10 A federal judge on Thursday ruled against the trucking industry in a two-year-old suit that sought to block a trucking re-regulation scheme proposed by the Port of Los Angeles....more VIDEO: New Peace Garden Welcomed To King Park In Long Beach by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.31.10 Over the weekend, several local groups and many more residents gathered at King Park to celebrate the opening of the Peace Garden, a community grass roots project bringing a new atmosphere to the area....more Woman Discovered Shot To Death Early Monday In North Long Beach by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.31.10 Authorities discovered the body of a 27-year old female early on Monday morning who apparently had been shot to death in the North Long Beach neighborhood of 300 East 56th Street....more Long Beach Man Sentenced To 433 Years In Prison For Assaults by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.30.10 Today, a 45-year old Long Beach man was sentenced to 433 years in prison and 11 additional life sentences for six assaults and robberies in Long Beach and Hawaiian Gardens....more Fire Breaks Out At Former Press-Telegram Building by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.30.10 A fire broke out at the longtime home of the Press-Telegram on 6th Street and Pine Avenue on Saturday, damaging the former newspaper's home and billowing smoke before firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze....more How To Get Involved? City of Long Beach Hosts Workshop by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.28.10 The City of Long Beach is hosting a workshop to inform Long Beach residents on how City policy is made and how to apply for open boards and commissions on Monday, August 30, 2010, from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 425 Atlantic Ave....more Long Beach Councilman Dee Andrews Hosts Peace Garden Ceremony Saturday by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.27.10 The community is invited to attend a Peace Garden recognition ceremony Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, DHHS Central Facilities Center, 1133 Rhea Street....more Drake Park Renovation Revealed, Headed For EIR Process by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.26.10 We've compiled a list of the features planned for the new Drake Park and enlarged each section of the map above to make it easier for viewing. Click through to see what the new park design has in store....more JetBlue Flight 262 From Long Beach Blows Two Tires Landing In Sacramento by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.26.10 The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a JetBlue flight that took off from Long Beach made a hard landing at Sacramento International Airport blowing two tires....more Long Beach City Council: Campaign Contributions & More by Keith Higginbotham | 08.25.10 The Long Beach City Council spent two hours during their weekly meeting on Tuesday to cover just under 30 items. Let's take a look, shall we?...more Grand Marshals Named For Upcoming Long Beach Latin Parade by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.25.10 Grand Marshals have been announced for the upcoming 2nd annual Latin American Parade & Festival, to be held in the streets of downtown Long Beach around 1:00pm on Saturday, September 25....more California Loses Hopeful Effort To Win Race To The Top Education Grants by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.24.10 The state of California has lost its attempt to win funding from the federal Race To The Top education program, causing the Long Beach Unified School District to miss out on more than $18 million....more Man Found Dead While In Custody At Long Beach Jail by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.24.10 A 58-year old transient was discovered dead in his cell at the Long Beach Police Department Jail on Monday morning when he did not respond to staff members that arrived to serve him breakfast....more Teens In Fatal Crash Facing Murder & Manslaughter Charges by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.24.10 Three people were killed in a horrific car accident early Sunday morning when two cars veered off the road and slammed into a concrete sign on the Peninsula....more Long Beach Budget Meeting Could Prove Crucial by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.23.10 The three-member Budget Oversight Committee will meet today to discuss possible solutions to a massive budget deficit by reviewing several items such as possible cuts to public libraries, community parades and performances by the Junior Concert Band....more VIDEO: Red Bull Flugtag Thrills More Than 100,000 Fans In Long Beach by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.23.10 One by one, teams of creative minds ran and pushed and held on tight and hoped and prayed that their human-powered vehicles would soar off into the sunset and into immortal glory. They did not, but it didn't matter....more Three Arrested In Burglary Ring, Hitting Local Fitness Centers by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.20.10 Three suspects have been arrested after allegedly committing about 100 burglaries at fitness clubs around Long Beach, and police have seized identification cards, credit cards, wallets and gym bags that were found in the suspects' homes....more Why Long Beach Public Libraries Matter by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.19.10 One local teacher is looking for solutions to keep libraries open, especially for the students most in need. ...more Long Beach Family Honored For Testifying Against Gang, Despite Danger by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.19.10 A Long Beach family was honored with the Courageous Citizen Award yesterday, after gang members fired ten rounds into their car and then tried to prevent the family from testifying against two defendants. They did testify, and helped put both suspects in jail for life....more Municipal Band Gets Reduced Commitment Of $180k Funding by Keith Higginbotham | 08.18.10 The Long Beach City Council approved a base commitment of roughly $180,000 to continue supporting the Long Beach Municipal Band, falling well short of the more than $430,000 provided in the past....more City Of Long Beach, Brought To You By Pepsi by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.18.10 In an effort to increase revenue by attracting corporate sponsorships, the City of Long Beach will examine programs used by cities such as San Diego, Costa Mesa and San Francisco that could provide a boost to Long Beach's plagued general fund budget....more Tips To Prevent Mail Theft, A Growing Trend In Long Beach by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.18.10 Mail theft is on the rise in the city, says the Long Beach Police Department, and residents are urged to take the following precautions in protecting themselves....more Garcia To Hold State Of The 1st District Next Monday by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.18.10 The first-ever State of the First District will be held next week, where Councilmember Robert Garcia will look to the future, provide a overview of past projects, and present awards to community leaders....more Giant Turtle Lobbies For Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.17.10 A giant inflatable sea turtle joined some City officials and environmentalists to support AB 1998, which would ban single-use plastic bags in grocery stores throughout California because they can be harmful to the environment....more 
Justin Rudd Says 'CHEESE' by Sander Wolff | 09.01.10 Celebrated local booster, Justin Rudd, will be exhibiting hundreds of photographs taken last week as part of the SAY CHEESE Long Beach Digital Photo Contest. The exhibition will take place at EXPO as part of Bixby Knolls First Fridays. In this interview, Justin talks about the event....more CSULB Students: How To Save Money On Your Books This Semester by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.31.10 With school at CSULB starting back up this week, the University Bookstore is offering a variety of options for students to purchase, rent or download their books at reduced prices....more Buskerfest Rocks Long Beach, Brings Summer And Music To A Close by Daniel DeBoom | 08.30.10 Way too many bands played Buskerfest for this easily distracted photographer to record a comprehensive gallery of the days events. He sure tried, though....more Michelle Mangione & 'The Edge of Madness'
by Sander Wolff | 08.30.10 Michelle Mangione got a call from her friend, Grace Slick, who was upset about the tragedy that began unfolding in the Gulf Coast this last April. Moved to action, Michelle gathered an amazingly diverse group of talented professional artists who collaborated to create a high energy song, 'The Edge of Madness." Listen to the Podcast, and hear Michelle tell the story of this amazing effort....more  Realtors Remember Local “Blogging Queen” by Don Jergler | 09.01.10 Realtors and friends remembered Long Beach Realtor and well-known blogger Laurie Manny, who died last week. Service arrangements in Long Beach were also announced for Manny....more CRA Appeals $2.05B Redevelopment Take by Don Jergler | 08.31.10 The California Redevelopment Association has appealed a $2.05 billion take of redevelopment funds by the state....more Long Beach Real Estate Blogging Queen Dies Suddenly by Don Jergler | 08.28.10 Long Beach Realtor and well-known blogger Laurie Manny died on Wednesday from unexplained causes. Manny, with Main Street Realtors in Long Beach, had complained earlier in the week on her Facebook page that she had been ill, a posting that generated speculation over whether she’d had salmonella poisoning....more A Cut Done Right: 555 Steakhouse In Downtown Long Beach by Meat & Potatoes | 08.26.10 Aaron and Rachel head downtown for a celebratory steak - and more - at 555 East, one of Long Beach's most highly-regarded steakhouses....more Senator Boxer Holds Campaign Fundraiser In Downtown Long Beach by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.20.10 Incumbent U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) held a private fundraiser at the downtown Long Beach restaurant of La Traviata on Friday morning to rally her supporters as she gears up to face Carly Fiorina (R) in the general election this November....more Port Of Long Beach To Welcome Second Hybrid Tugboat To Its Fleet by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.19.10 Thanks to a $1 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Port will be able to add another hybrid tugboat after the first debuted in 2009....more Acres Of Books To Re-Open For Final, Final, Final Time by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.16.10 The iconic store will be re-opened one last time on Saturday, August 28 from 2:00-7:00pm....more Downtown Long Beach Welcomes Kress Market Gourmet Grocer by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.13.10 Residents of downtown Long Beach welcomed a long-awaited arrival to their neighborhood , as the Kress Market organic and gourmet grocer held its official opening party at Pine and 5th Street on Thursday afternoon....more Obama Signs $26B Bill Aimed At Saving Teacher Jobs by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.10.10 The House of Representatives today passed a $26 billion aid package that is aimed at saving the jobs of teachers and police. President Obama immediately signed the bill into law. What does this mean for Long Beach?...more India Orders Additional Long Beach-Made Boeing C-17 Aircraft by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.10.10 In a move that could have significant impacts to keep production jobs operating in Long Beach, the Indian Air Force announced today that they will order six Boeing C-17 III Globemaster aircraft in addition to ten that have already been purchased....more Fiorina Earns Long Beach Chamber Support At Local Speech by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.10.10 The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will endorse Republican candidate Carly Fiorina in her upcoming bid to unseat 28-year U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer this November, and the two new partners joined each other at a Long Beach press conference yesterday....more CNBC Interviews Port Director On Economic Growth by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.05.10 Port of Long Beach executive director gets the CNBC treatment today in an interview with host Nicole Lapin on the recovery of the shipping industry and the ports as a barometer of economic growth....more Port Funding, Veterans Job Preferences Put To The Voters by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.04.10 The City Council last night voted to place a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would change the way that the Port of Long Beach transfers money to the City. While the item passed 7-1, the Harbor vote was far from smooth sailing....more UPDATED: 800 Boeing Jobs To Leave Long Beach By 2012 by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.03.10 Boeing announced today that about 800 jobs will leave Long Beach beginning in 2011, as the aerospace giant will move both the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and B-1 Program to Oklahoma City. ...more Housing Market Still Fragile, Hinges On Job Growth by Don Jergler | 07.30.10 A total of 93,263 properties in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area received a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2010, the second highest total of any metro area nationwide....more Another Pike Business Closes As Club V20 Shuts Doors by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.27.10 One of Long Beach's largest and most popular nightclubs has closed down as V20: The Venue could not reach a new agreement to remain open at The Pike shopping center in downtown Rainbow Harbor....more Long Beach Unemployment Still Very High At 13.5% by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.22.10 The Long Beach unemployment has improved recently along with that of the state of California, although rates for both this city and state remain very high....more Hyatt May Sell Long Beach Hotel, Labor Protest Tonight by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.22.10 The Press-Telegram reported last night that Hyatt Hotels Corp. will begin the process of selling its downtown Long Beach Hyatt Regency location, as protests are planned this evening in front of the hotel over the treatment of employees....more Report: Nearly 2M Foreclosures In First Half Of 2010 by Don Jergler | 07.15.10 Repos hit another record in Q2. On a high note, June marks third straight monthly decrease in overall foreclosure filings....more Keeping Up With The Jones': Celebrating 100 Years Of Bike Friendliness by WeLoveLB | 07.15.10 The community is filled with devoted Jones Bicycles customers who repeatedly buy their bikes and gear at the Belmont Shore store. In honor of their centennial, Jones Bicycles is throwing an anniversary party on Saturday, July 17th....more New Website Connects Job Seekers With Hiring Businesses by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.14.10 In the midst of a terrible recession and slow employment recovery, the City of Long Beach today launched HireLB.com, a new job-finding resource today to connect employees with hiring businesses in Long Beach and beyond....more Major Traffic Increase At Ports Could Signal Resurgence by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.14.10 In June, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles saw huge increases in shipping traffic come through their gates, reopening an employment market for blue-collar workers in the South Bay region that had been dark for more than one year....more LBUSD Lays Off 357 Teachers, Institutes Furloughs by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.13.10 Reacting to a severe budget shortfall and the uncertainty of future state funding, the Long Beach Board of Education on Monday voted to fire 357 teachers. The district will also institute furlough days next year, which they believe will save 200 jobs....more Strike Ends At Port, Clerical Workers Return by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.12.10 Clerical workers have returned to work at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles after an 11-day strike, the Associated Press reports....more LBUSD Process For Firing Teachers Stands Up In Court by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.08.10 After seven days of hearings, a judge ruled today in favor of the Long Beach Unified School District and denied the Teachers Association of Long Beach's assertion that the district did not follow rules while laying off employees....more 
Poly Ranked #4, Lakewood #5 In Preseason Football Poll by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.31.10 A preseason poll released today shows the high school football programs of Long Beach Poly and Lakewood leading the Moore League in a very competitive PAC-5 Division....more New CSULB Rec Center Welcomes 49ers New & Old by Dan Barber | 08.31.10 As classes open for the Fall semester this week, columnist Dr. Dan checks in with the brand new CSULB Student Recreation and Wellness Center to see if it meets expectations....more Long Beach State Women's Soccer Jumps To #24 Ranking by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.31.10 The Long Beach State women's soccer team used three impressive victories last week to catapult themselves into the national discussion for the first time since 2008, earning the #24 ranking in the Soccer America Top 25 poll....more Weekend Sweep For Long Beach State Volleyball & Soccer by Dan Barber | 08.30.10 The never-nervous Long Beach State freshmen gave a rocket start to the women’s volleyball season and the rebuilding Beach soccer team booted not one but two ranked foes....more Long Beach State Women's Volleyball Opens Season At Home Today by Dan Barber | 08.26.10 The women's volleyball team opens their season with games today against Rutgers and UNLV. The talented but hobbling 49ers will need to grow up, and fast....more Football 2010 Season Preview! Moore League Prepares For Kickoff by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.26.10 As Long Beach prepares to head into the 2010 Moore League high school football season, here’s what we know for sure: Lakewood is the favorite, and Long Beach Poly will be very good. That’s about it....more Hardy Swims To Four Gold Medals, With Sights Locked On Olympics by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.25.10 Two years after a trying period that stripped her of the chance to compete in the Beijing Olympics, Long Beach native Jessica Hardy dominated at the Pan Pacific Championships and has one goal in mind: Olympics 2012....more First Win Of Season Encouraging For LBSU Women's Soccer by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.24.10 Sophomore forward Nadia Link scored her first career goal in the closing minutes to give the 49ers a narrow 1-0 victory at Fresno State last night....more VIDEO: Long Beach State Soccer Falls To #14 BYU, Faces Fresno State Tonight by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.23.10 On Friday, the 49ers were outmatched by a Cougars team that proved a little bigger and a little faster, and that was all they needed to put two goals in the net and keep Long Beach from doing the same....more Long Beach State Adds Director Of Men's Basketball Ops by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.20.10 Long Beach State announced today that the men's basketball team will add Ryan Hellenthal as the director of basketball operations. Hellenthal's last two seasons were spent as director of basketball operations for the Boise State Broncos....more Long Beach State Roundup: Women's Soccer, Volleyball & More by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.20.10 Longtime Long Beach State columnist Dr. Dan Barber joins the LBPOST.com crew and shares his thoughts on tonight's 49ers women's soccer match, the women's volleyball outlook and much, much more....more 49er Women's Soccer Can't Afford Familiar Mistakes by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.17.10 Now that we've had a couple of days to digest the Long Beach State women's soccer team's season debut over the weekend, let's take a look at the performance and what we can deduce about the coming campaign....more Polly Pope, Legendary Girls' Volleyball & Basketball Coach, Passes by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.16.10 A local legend has passed, as longtime girls volleyball and basketball coach Pauline "Polly" Pope passed earlier this month after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Pope redefined the role of the young female athlete through her coaching and teaching....more Long Beach State Women's Soccer Opens Play Saturday Against SDSU by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.13.10 The Long Beach State women's soccer team will open play this Saturday with an exhibition game on their home turf of George Allen Field, and after a disappointing showing last season the team is anxious to get off to a hot start....more Long Beach State Women's Volleyball Tops Coaches Poll by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.10.10 The Long Beach State women's volleyball program has won two consecutive Big West Conference titles and holds the conference record with ten all-time. Opposing coaches are not going to bet against them. Yesterday, the 49ers were picked to finish first in the Big West Preseason Coaches Poll....more Alumni Showcase Bringing Out Long Beach Football Stars by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.06.10 Rivalries don't end with graduation. If anyone ever tries to tell you different, be sure to take them out to Veterans Stadium this Saturday, when four teams made up of local alumni will battle as if the League title is on the line....more Long Beach State Lands A Point Guard In Corona's Caffey by Ryan ZumMallen | 08.03.10 All 5-feet-11 of point guard Michael Caffey will join the 49ers for the 2011-12 season after completing his upcoming senior year at Corona Centennial. Caffey apparently committed on Sunday night....more Wilson Baseball Crowned State Champs After 11-5 Victory by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.28.10 Long Beach's own Wilson Bruins will represent the state of California when they head to Las Vegas next week to compete in the American Legion Western Regional, after beating defending champs San Bernardino in the State Final last night by an 11-5 score....more Misty May Treanor, AVP Return To Long Beach This Weekend by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.23.10 After a one-year absence, professional beach volleyball returns to Long Beach this weekend when the AVP rolls into town for the Long Beach Open to be held at Marina Green Park downtown along Shoreline Drive....more Viewing & Service Planned This Week For Dallas Humphreys by Ryan ZumMallen | 07.21.10 Viewings and final services have been planned to celebrate the life of 12-year old Dallas Humphreys, a Long Beach PONY baseball player and avid sports fan who succumbed last week to a long bout with leukemia....more |
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