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11/19/09 - Big Saver Foods, at 1313 E. Artesia Boulevard, the first completely full service large grocery store to open in the 9th District in nearly two decades, had their Grand Opening today!
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The 13th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade was Saturday, November 7, 2009, along Atlantic Avenue from Harding Street to 56th Street. A Freedom Walk in support of our troops followed the parade to Houghton Park for a ceremony honoring our veterans. www.lbveteransdayparade.com
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The North Division of the Long Beach Police Department has a new Commander, with the move of former Commander Billy Quach to the position of interim Chief of Police.
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Vice Mayor Val Lerch and friends participated in the kick-off of the Starr-King walking group from their Healthy Eating, Active Living program, presented by the Long Beach Health Department. The group meets each Friday at 8:15 a.m. at 145 Artesia Blvd. for a brisk walk to start the day!
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Sept. 8, 2009 - The Molina Medical Group launched a free 15-stop neighborhood shuttle today, serving the residents of North Long Beach.
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September 3, 2009 - Long Beach residents now have access to more information online about keeping their pets and their neighborhoods safe.
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July 28, 2009 - Vice Mayor Val Lerch is interviewed as the Redevelopment Agency begins deconstruction of an existing warehouse west of Davenport Park, making room to expand the park to Paramount Boulevard.
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The Ninth District Council office takes a pro-active role in keeping the district looking good...
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Professional fireworks displays are the safe and LEGAL way to watch fireworks! Please be safe this year!
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The City of Long Beach offers a variety of free evening entertainment for people of all ages this summer.
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Southern California Edison's 2009 Energy Assistance Funds (EAF) are available.
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Hamilton Middle School teacher Racquel Welch-Kitchen, is one of only 25 teachers to win the 2009 MetLife Foundation Ambassadors in Education Award for her leadership helping her students increase their involvement in the community. Read about it here: http://www.ncl.org/metlife/2009/AIEWinnerRelease2009.html
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Help keep our stormdrains clear of debris and our beaches clean by reporting Illegal dumping and other stormdrain problems to 562-570-DUMP (3867) or 562-570-2726. AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS: 562-435-6711
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The Los Angeles County office of the Assessor advises property owners be aware of a scam in which private companies charge to file for a reduction in value on behalf of the property owner. Read more here.
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Panthers beat Poly. Read the Press-Telegram Story here. Also check out the video on the LBPost.
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Legendary music and legendary performances are what you can expect from the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra's 2008-2009 Classics season. Visit http://www.lbso.org/ for more information.
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Houghton Park is the location for a presentation on the LB2030 General Plan Update project and your input is needed. Come on February 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. and join in the discussion!
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For more news about North Long Beach go to NLBCentral.com
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On Saturday December 6, 2008, the Kiwanis Club of Bixby Knolls/North Long Beach sponsored a dedication ceremony for long time North Long Beach community activist Martha "Mike" Croft, who passed away last year.
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The North Long Beach Panthers Jr. Pee Wee Division II football team won the national championship! Read the whole story from the Long Beach Press-Telegram's December 12, 2008 Sport's Page here...
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On November 8, 2008 Vice Mayor Val Lerch, Councilman for the 9th District in North Long Beach, was proud to have his district host the twelfth annual Veterans Day Parade. See what the Long Beach Report said about it. (go to LBReport.com)
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August 29, 2008 was the debut of the new Atlantic Avenue "on demand" lighted crosswalk in front of Jordan High School. Vice Mayor Val Lerch, Councilmember, 9th District, leads the first group of pedestrians safely across the street as vehicles stop for the light.
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Councilman Lerch and friends on Wednesday, July 9, at the Grand Opening of the Jordan High School Pool for the use of residents in North Long Beach, Summer of 2008.
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See the reminderfrom the Long Beach Police Department:
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NLBCentral.com is an online extension of the North Long Beach community and a resource for all residents, business people and other with an interest in the life and times of North Long Beach to learn what is happening in the community.
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The volunteer North Long Beach Community Action Group (NLB CAG) on Friday, May 23, 2008, won the national "Neighborhood of the Year" Grand Prize for documenting the history of North Long Beach since 1924, when the area was annexed to the City of Long Beach.
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Posted May 30, 2008 - See which students were chosen as the Most Inspiring Student from Elementary and Middle Schools in the 9th District:
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Posted May 30, 2008 - The Long Beach Unified School District honored ninety-one students Thursday, May 29, for earning Most Inspiring Student. The awards are given annually to students who overcome challenges and demonstrate excellence. Jordan's selection:
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At the February 19, 2008 City Council meeting, Councilman Lerch presented an positive and informative slide show, highlighting many great things going on at "The Top of the Town". View the slide show:
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North Long Beach is showing improvements as redevelopment continues to progress. The first visible step in the process is demolition of old buildings to make way for new ones. Councilman Lerch is shown here taking part in the action on the northeast corner of Artesia and Atlantic, on February 12, 2008.
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Congratulations to the North Long Beach Pop Warner Junior Midget team, the Black Panthers, winners of the Pop Warner Super Bowl!
The team won the title against the Immokalee Seminoles at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida on December 4, 2007. Find out more about the NLB Pop Warner League.
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LONG BEACH, CA - The Long Beach Water Department is urging all residents and businesses to immediately shut off their irrigation systems for the rest of the week due to heavy rainfall expected in the area.
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LONG BEACH, CA - The Long Beach Water Department is urging all residents and businesses to immediately shut off their irrigation systems for the rest of the week due to heavy rainfall expected in the area.
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Ninth District Councilman Lerch and City Manager Pat West take the first swings in demolishing the old Home Base building at 6750 Cherry Avenue.
From the Long Beach Press-Telegram, 12/10/2007:
LONG BEACH - North Long Beach is getting another Target store in what officials believe to be the first major development in the area in years.
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Paradise Garden Apartments, which experienced a devastating fire December 8, 2006, welcomes the first family to return to the damaged wing.
After nearly a year of renovations, the complex reopened the first 18 units just before Thanksgiving, said owner Dan Wayne. The total renovations cost more than $4.5 million.
Read the Press-Telegram story.
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The Environmental Services Bureau (ESB) invites you to recycle your used tires.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The 11th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. on Atlantic Avenue between Harding Street and 56th Street.
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After a season of very little rainfall, and during the hotter months of the year it is urgent that everyone conserve our water resources.
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In recent months, an increased number of residential burglaries have been reported in areas of North Long Beach. This advisory is being disseminated to warn the public and provide tips to avoid becoming the victim of a burglary.
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The Kmart parking lot at 2900 Bellflower Boulevard is the setting for a National Night Out against crime event for residents of Long Beach. The event is on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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With the increase of commercial burglaries over the past two months, the Long Beach Police Department offers the following tips to help protect your business:
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Fireworks are illegal in Long Beach, and dangerous wherever they are ignited. Even so-called Safe and Sane fireworks and sparklers can be harmful. Remember half of all fireworks injuries happened to children under 15. Stay safe on the Fourth of July. The best way to enjoy fireworks is at a professional fireworks show.
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The City of Long Beach Planning Commission has approved the construction of a 127,246 square foot Target store at 6750 Cherry Avenue, north of the 91 Freeway, in North Long Beach, a location that has been empty for 10 years since a Home Base store closed on the site. Target is expected to begin construction in the fall of 2007.
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January, 2007 - In this article, published in the Long Beach Business Journal, Councilmember Lerch talks about how the downtown area of Long Beach underwent a transformation and the City is recognized across the country for these positive changes. He argues it is now time to do the same for North Long Beach.
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On Saturday, May 19, 2006, the Neighborhood Leadership Program's Class of 2007 participated in the ninth annual Day of Discovery tour of Long Beach. Councilmember Val Lerch -- a graduate of the Class of 1998 -- provided inspirational remarks to Class of 2007 participants in the morning before they boarded the tour bus.
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Hurray for Long Beach City employees (shown left to right) Broc Coward, 2nd District Council office; Jonda Matrone, 9th District; Heather Burke, 2nd District; Bridget Sramek, 4th District, as they arrive at City Hall on their bicycles on May 17th!
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Volunteers will be busy January 25 (and are still needed) to help make the 2007 Homeless count project a success!
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An estimated 4,500 people attended the 10th Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. This year's parade drew more people than ever, who came to express their appreciation and support for those who have served our country in the military service.
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The Veterans mural in North Long Beach, at the southeast corner of Harding Street and Atlantic Avenue, was dedicated on November 11, 2006, following the 10th Annual Veterans Day Parade. More photos of the mural can be found at: http://www.artmortimer.com
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Muralist Art Mortimer is producing a work that will be unveiled on November 11, 2006 at the annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade. The mural, honoring veterans, is at the southeast corner of Harding Street and Atlantic Boulevard.
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Redevelopment in North Long Beach is beginning to show results. On August 8, 2006, Councilman Lerch and North Division Commander Scott Robertson take part in a ceremonial demolition of the Atlantic Motel. For more information about the North Redevelopment plans, contact Lee Mayfield, at 570-6172.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006, at 11 a.m. date set for opening of the newest park in Long Beach, at 55th Way and Paramount Boulevard.
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City provided refuse and recycling collection will continue on its regular schedule the week of July 3 through July 7, including the regularly scheduled collection on Tuesday, July 4th. Street sweeping and street sweeping related parking enforcement WILL NOT occur on Tuesday, July 4.
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Two neighborhood groups from Long Beach won both 1st AND 2nd place prizes for the Neighborhoods USA 2006 (NUSA) “Neighborhood of the Year Awards” in Kansas City, Missouri on May 27, 2006.
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LBPD is seeking the public's help in locating a male suspect who allegedly tried to kidnap young women in the NLB area in two recent incidents.
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March 9 was opening day for Little League in North Long Beach. Now known as Bixby North Little League, the teams will play home games at Ramona Park and anticipate a great season of fun and fitness in 2006.
Shown here are members of the White Sox Junior team.
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In addition to dialing 911 to summon the Long Beach Police Department (on cell phones, call 435-6711), you can call the Park Rangers for service while in one of our City Parks by calling 570-1765.
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Redevelopment of North Long Beach includes bringing pride to the community by creating art on either end of a formerly stark pedestrian tunnel at 67th and Orizaba Avenue.
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Reminder! Current users of the 310 Area Code, which includes parts of North Long Beach, will need to make a change in the way they dial their phones.
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While winter is bringing higher natural gas prices, Long Beach residents benefit from lower than area average gas bills. Although this winter's natural gas bills are about a third higher than last winter's, Long Beach residential natural gas bills are currently about 10% lower than the average of the other gas utilities in Southern California.
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As part of a $65 million Ocean Boulevard construction project, a key interchange at the center of Terminal Island will be shut down from 7 p.m. Friday, October 21, until 5 a.m. Monday, October 24. Throughout the weekend, motorists and truckers will not be able to drive directly between downtown Long Beach and San Pedro.
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Long Beach Energy is asking customers to schedule furnace pilot relighting appointments now.
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In an effort to ensure the environmental viability of road improvement projects in California, Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez presented $480,000 to the City of Long Beach, which she secured in the $286 million federal transportation bill, TEA-LU, which was signed into law on August 10, 2005.
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August 10, 2005 -- Councilmembers Val Lerch, Patrick O’Donnell, and Bonnie Lowenthal announced today that they are calling on the Public Safety Advisory Commission ("PSAC") to develop a plan to fight the increasing problem of methamphetamine use in Long Beach.
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August 10, 2005 -- The City of Long Beach would like to invite the community to participate in the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2006 (FY 06) Budget. The City is holding a series of public meetings to present the proposed FY 06 budget and to obtain feedback from the community regarding the proposed changes.
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Many of the youth of North Long Beach are busy making a positive impact on their schools and community. Check this site out to see the good things our kids are up to! Updates will be made periodically.
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Long Beach Jordan High School golfers Aurelio Quinlan and David Faran teamed to win the Low Net title at the Public Links Golf Association of Southern California's Baja (Mexico) Open.
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We would like to thank the Long Beach Press-Telegram for the following excerpts from their February 10, 2005 editorial page.
Two honest statements crept into the three hours of wrangling that split the Long Beach City Council, 5 to 4, Tuesday on what to do about the city's badly overcrowded airport. The rest was politicking.
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Beginning February 1, 2005 and until August 1, 2005, eligible property owners in the Jordan High School Redevelopment Neighborhood Enhancement Area can apply for several home improvement assistance programs.
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The 9th District-level Youth Council is one of several district-level Youth Councils that make up the City-wide Youth Council. Began in 2003 as a way to involve young people in the process of advising City officials of youth and teen needs, the progam is showing itself to be very successful.
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