Glasspirits Band Fuses Eclectic With Tradition“Your rhythm on this earth began with the beat of your heart ...” —Langston Hughes, “The First Book of Rhythms” Joanna Glass’ first memory of music is listening to her parents play Beatles songs. “I was pretending to be a drummer, tapping on pots and… Dec 01 16December 01, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Long Beach Port, LBUSD Partner For Global Logistics AcademyJobs at the Port of Long Beach involve the cranes, international ships and giant containers that are so visible. But behind the familiar scenes, much more goes on at the busy port. “A lot of the work is in warehouses and offices in Long Beach, and… Oct 29 16October 29, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Long Beach Measure E Would Give $1.5 Billion To SchoolsIf voters approve Measure E, a $1.5 billion bond issue on the Nov. 8 ballot, virtually all schools in the Long Beach Unified School District will be in line for repairs and safety improvements including air conditioning, athletic facilities and new… Oct 25 16October 25, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Diana Nyad's EverWalk Along Coast Will Stop In Long BeachWhen Diana Nyad goes for a walk, she goes for a WALK. “I just did 20 miles” (in six hours, without stopping), she said. But that number is not surprising for a woman famed for swimming 110 miles nonstop from Cuba to Florida without a shark… Oct 23 16October 23, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
AbilityFirst In Long Beach To Celebrate 50 YearsA bare hand is a gentle yet powerful tool. Earlier this week at AbilityFirst in Long Beach, a center for people with physical and developmental disabilities, staff member Angela Wilson slowly guided the hand of Arthur Cheney Jr. as he worked on… Oct 22 16October 22, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Jordan High School In Long Beach Recognizes AP ScholarsSomeone is prowling around north Long Beach stashing signs in people’s yards. The culprit is Sondra McNair, Advanced Placement coordinator at Jordan High School. And her motive is pure: She wants Jordan students taking AP classes to know how proud… Oct 19 16October 19, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Knight Cities Challenge Wants Ideas To Make Long Beach BetterOrganizers of the Knight Cities Challenge are seeking Long Beach innovators to answer the question, “What’s your best idea to help your city succeed?” The third annual competition, an initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, welcomes… Oct 13 16October 13, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
New Long Beach Civic Center Will Displace Lincoln Park HomelessOn Sunday afternoon this week, the people who congregate in downtown’s Lincoln Park had a choice. Sabrina Sordello, a student from California State University, Long Beach, and a friend brought a giant bag of assorted bagels and bottles of water as an… Oct 12 16October 12, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Long Beach School Cafeterias Get A Menu MakeoverThe new yogurt parfait faced tough competition recently at lunch in Garfield Elementary School’s cafeteria. Most first-graders chose a classic comfort food — macaroni and cheese (made with wheat pasta) — over the parfait, a mix of low-fat yogurt,… Oct 09 16October 09, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
How To Celebrate #OctoberIsArtsMonth In Long BeachOn the serious side, October is a month to raise awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. On the lighter side, it’s also National Pizza Month and National Cookie Month. Somewhere in between is National Arts and Humanities Month. Leaders from… Oct 08 16October 08, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Art Exchange Grand Reopening Celebrates "Best Of Long Beach"An “X” marks the new art spot in Long Beach. On Saturday, the Art Exchange, or ARTX, a community art center first envisioned nearly 20 years ago, will finally open to the public. The nonprofit center, in a renovated downtown historical building at… Oct 07 16October 07, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
City Of Long Beach Sued Over Water And Sewer FeesA lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the city of Long Beach over alleged illegal water and sewer permit fees. The plaintiff, Long Beach resident Diana Lejins, claims that the city charges the Water Department fees… Oct 05 16October 05, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Art Groups Announce PUMP, Long Beach's First Multisensory Arts FestivalPUMP is the big deal. “What’s the Big Deal?” was the title of a downtown event on Saturday night hosted by the Arts Council, artist group FLOOD, WE Labs and Innovatory to announce a 2017 arts initiative called PUMP, an acronym for “Public Urban… Oct 02 16October 02, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Two From Long Beach Poly High Named County Teachers Of The YearTwo Long Beach high school teachers were among 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year announced last week. Both are instructors at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Deborah Holland teaches AP psychology; and Susan Watson teaches… Oct 02 16October 02, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Long Beach Transit Introduces Electric BusesSweaty passengers on Long Beach’s first battery-powered electric bus ride said they didn’t mind that the usually silent vehicle was louder than usual. Because of the hot weather on Monday, the full-blast but noisy air conditioning offered a welcome… Oct 01 16October 01, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Make A Difference: Volunteer For Long Beach ServesVolunteering in Long Beach is as easy as A-B-C. The requirement for one project offered during Long Beach Serves, a new citywide volunteer effort starting Oct. 1, is particularly simple: “No experience necessary except a general understanding of the… Sep 29 16September 29, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
Long Beach Community Discusses Lack Of Affordable Housing At Mayor's ForumDuring a Housing Resource Fair and Community Forum on Saturday at Cesar Chavez Park, attendees agreed on a few starting points: • The costs of owning or renting a home in Long Beach are rising. • State and federal resources for affordable housing… Sep 28 16September 28, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
UpLAB In North Long Beach Is A New Co-Working SpaceA business experiment is underway on Atlantic Avenue, and entrepreneurs are invited to be part of the research. On Monday, UpLAB, described by creators as “north Long Beach’s first co-working space and community design studio,” will open for business… Sep 24 16September 24, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
St. Anthony High School Ambassador Program Develops Long Beach LeadersA handshake from a teenager is golden, Madison Mizraji has learned. The St. Anthony High School senior said the importance of a firm handshake — and the confidence that goes along with it — are skills she’s learned as a member of St. Anthony’s… Sep 23 16September 23, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
New Free App Helps Long Beach Drivers Find Parking SpotsParking in Long Beach just got a little easier. The city of Long Beach announced on Friday that it has published EZparkLB, a free app to help drivers find available public and private parking spots throughout the city. The app, available for iOS and… Sep 23 16September 23, 2016Article at www.Gazettes.com
