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The Equal Benefits Ordinance, first introduced by Councilmember Robert Garcia this summer, moved one step closer Tuesday to becoming law in Long Beach. The City Council unanimously agreed with the recommendations of city staff and the Economic Development and Finance Committee, and directed the City Attorney to draft an Equal Benefits Ordinance and return it to Council for final approval.
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Councilmember Robert Garcia has introduced legislation to begin the process of making Councilmembers’ public calendars available online, and inviting other elected officials – City Attorney, City Prosecutor, City Auditor, and the Mayor – to make their calendars available as well, as Garcia himself has done since his first day in office.
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K-9 Corner Dog Park, as Ninth and Pacific, is now open. The park is the City's first all-solar-powered park, and brings much needed green space to the neighborhood.
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I want to keep you updated on some of the great things that we are working on for our community.
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The first ever Latin American Parade and Festival drew thousands of celebrants to downtown, including residents and visitors, children and families, and Latinos and others to honor Latin-American culture.
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This historic measure will go to Economic Development Committee and then return to full Council
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Councilmember Garcia's outreach to constituents generated more than 150 letters in just 2 days in support of bringing a Fresh and Easy market to the City Place area.
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There is currently a very popular skate park at 14th Street Park, and this upgrade is part of an overall effort to improve the park in one of Long Beach’s poorest and most needy neighborhoods.
First District Councilman Robert Garcia came out swinging to defend the plans.
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More than 100 residents responded to Councilman Robert Garcia’s call for public comments on the new Long Beach Courthouse project currently being planned by the State Administrative Office of the Courts. The number of letters represents more than five times the number of attendees at the only public meeting held by the State on this project, which occurred last Monday, at which fewer than 20 residents were present.
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On Tuesday June 2, the City Council approved the new 14th Street Skate Park. This new First District park will be built using federal stimulus money that the Obama Administration approved for Long Beach.
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Councilmember Garcia announced Thursday that he is creating a Pacific Avenue Revitalization Plan. Beginning this summer, he will work with city staff and community residents and stakeholders to revitalize the corridor from Broadway to Anaheim Street with facade improvements, tree plantings, and other measures.
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This year-round certified farmer's market is located in the heart of the East Village Arts District on 1st Street between Elm and Linden, and is open every Saturday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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To be eligible to vote on November 4, 2008, eligible Long Beach residents must register to vote by no later than October 20th.
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As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, First District residents are reminded that our tight economy has had a particularly devastating impact on our local food banks.
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October marks the beginning of flu season, and local public health officials are urging residents at high risk for complications from the flue to get a flu shot.
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The Main Library is scheduled to be closed on Mondays and reduce operating hours by two hours on Thursdays throughout the new Fiscal Year, which ends September 30, 2009.
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The University of the Sea returns to downtown Long Beach on Sunday, October 5, with classes, bands and over 200 fun and exciting things to do.
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The City of Long Beach announced that the California Joint Legislative Budget Committee has approved the Administrative Office of the Court's (AOC) endeavor to enter into a public-private partnership for the development of a new courthouse in downtown.
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Long Beach -- Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal tonight awarded 100 community activists, residents, businesses and city employees with "Environmental Steward" awards to highlight the diverse contributions made to support resource conservation and environmental efforts in the City of Long Beach during her annual First District presentation night at the City Council meeting.
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Long Beach – Local photographers of all levels are encouraged to participate in a special photo exhibit in observance of the Season for Nonviolence sponsored by Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal, the City of Long Beach Human Dignity Program, the East Village Association, East Village Arts District, and Zephyr Vegetarian Café.
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The City of Long Beach Neighborhood Services Bureau has been awarded a $56,986 state grant to plant 605 new trees in one year, beginning in March.
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Long Beach – In an effort to encourage responsible tobacco retailing and discourage violations of youth-related tobacco laws, the Long Beach City Council approved a comprehensive and cost-effective Tobacco Retail Permit Program proposed by Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal and Smoke-Free Long Beach during the February 12, 2008 Council meeting.
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Due to the City of Long Beach budgetary cut-backs, I am closing my field office in an effort to save taxpayer funds and make funding available for other needed city services.
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The City of Long Beach Planning & Building Department and Jesse James, host of the popular Monster Garage TV show, today unveiled the "Long Beach 2030 Plan Van" designed by West Coast Choppers. The Long Beach 2030 Plan Van is an interactive mobile classroom that will be used for community outreach and public awareness about the City’s General Plan process throughout 2008.
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A series of three storms is expected to sweep into the area starting this evening with an extended period of significant rainfall through Sunday. This could be the most significant rainfall across the Southland since January 2005, with 2 to 5 inches of rainfall forecast for Los Angeles County. In addition, strong and possibly damaging winds are expected across portions of Southern and Central California into Friday night.
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is offering tree grants for tree plantings on and around school property in amounts between $500 - $7500.
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December 5, 2007
Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal submitted the following statement into the public record to support CARB's proposed regulation to control emissions from in-use on-road diesel fueled heavy-duty drayage trucks at ports and intermodal rail yard facilities:
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December 5, 2007
Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal urged the California Air Resources Board to adopt regulations to reduce emissions from diesel auxiliary engines on ocean-going vessels while at berth at a California port.
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Long Beach – The Long Beach Department of Public Works has contracted with Damon Construction to make sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter improvements on a number of streets in the First District. Construction began on November 7, 2007, and is part of the 2008 Fiscal Year contract.
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The Long Beach City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of Building and Fire Codes that would go into effect for all projects submitted for approval starting on January 1, 2008. Both codes are based on new state codes, with local amendments added to improve safety.
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Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal celebrated the restoration of the historic Snug Top water tower at 1711 Harbor Ave. on Thursday, October 25, at 3:00 pm.
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Goodwill, Serving The People of Southern Los Angeles County (GoodwillSolac) and the American Red Cross, Long Beach Chapter parter to help victims of the Southern California wildfires.
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Saturday, September 15, is a very important day for our environment. On this day, volunteers from over 90 international countries are expected to take part in Coastal Cleanup Day, picking up thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from the world's beaches and waterways.
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Residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Cesar E. Chavez Park Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22, at 5 pm. The entertainment will include the Agua Luna Dance Company and the band Chile.
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The City of Long Beach Gas and Oil Department (LBGO) has an ongoing natural gas pipeline maintenance and replacement program to maintain safe natural gas service. LBGO has contracted with ARB Inc. to replace portions of the underground natural gas pipeline system in the vicinity of Pine Avenue.
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Long Beach lost a treasured friend recently with the passage of Donald Kroll on April 19, 2006. Donald dedicated immeasurable time and energy to the education of our children...
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March 28, 2005 -- Miguel Contreras, Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the County Federation of Labor, spoke to an overflow crowd at today’s Fourth Annual Cesar Chavez Luncheon. Contreras spoke with emotion as he reiterated how influential Chavez was in his own personal life as well as how much more is still to be done.
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December 2004. Councilmember Bonnie Lowenthal encourages community members of the First District to share their opinions and comments about what park elements they would like to see in Lincoln Park. For further information, please click on the link.
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October 2004. Councilmember Lowenthal wrote the Governor in support of AB 2042, a bill written by Assemblymember Lowenthal. AB 2042 places a cap on emissions from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as they grow. The Council passed a resolution in support of this important bill which will protect our neighborhoods while allowing the port to grow
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