LBReport.com (March 30, 2010)
News (www.lbreport.com)
9th dist. Council Candidate Shore Lodges Complaint w/ City Clerk's Office Over Putting Polling Place At Same Address Shared By Vice Mayor Lerch's Field Office (& LB Health Dept.); City Clerk's Office Says Site Has Been Used Previously, No Changes Planned, City Att'y Says It's Legal
March 30, 2010) -- 9th dist. Council candidate Brad Shore's campaign has lodged a complaint with the City Clerk's office over the location of a polling place at the same address as shared by incumbent Vice Mayor Val Lerch's field office.
The site in Houghton Park, which has been used in previous elections, is in a city-owned building at 6335 Myrtle Ave. that serves as a NLB office for LB's Dept. of Health & Human Services and also houses Vice Mayor Lerch's Council district field office (inside same building but different interior office space).
The City Clerk's office notes that the sign identifying the Houghton Park location as shared by Vice Mayor Lerch's field office is over 100 feet from the building's entrance...and says the same location was used in the 2006 elections without any incidents.
The Shore campaign responds that a lack of complaints four years ago doesn't justify using the location now and notes that the Jordan High School auditorium is nearby and presumably would have been available.
In an email to the City Clerk's office, Shore campaign consultant Tracy Kittinger asked that "any signage in or near the building be eliminated during the time of the election and any workers of the Val Lerch campaign be kept away from the polling place."
The City Clerk's office informed the Shore campaign that it doesn't plan to make any changes...and Assistant City Attorney Heather Mahood has told the campaign via email, "The existence of signs identifying the Council Office does not constitute 'electioneering' under the Elections Code. Therefore, this office will not require the City Clerk to move the polling place, or the office to cover up its identifying signs."
Shore campaign consultant Kittinger says that although the sign indicating Lerch's field office is more than 100 feet away, the office is in the building right next to the polling place. "Any activity in the Field office during the election, is a problem to us. Just because no one noticed the problem in 2006, does not mean that it didn't exist."
The Shore campaign has also raised the issue of another polling place located nearby at 6301 Myrtle Ave...which the City Clerk's office notes is over 300 feet away.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
South 40 Community Garden Opens
South 40 Community Garden Opens
http://www.nlbcentral.com/news.html
(March 27, 2010) Ground clearing started today for the second community garden in North Long Beach. The South 40 Community Garden is the brainchild of the Grant Neighborhood Association in partnership with Long Beach Organic.
Plans for the garden include thirty eight 10' x 10'plots, two 10' x 15'.plots. Seven plots will be ADA compliant. There will also be a place for mulch and compost along with a tool shed. Plans also include a grape arbor, fruit trees along the back fence, and a pond in the center of the garden. The pond will have a solar powered pump donated by Dan Pressburg.
The garden located at 2813 South Street, will be the operated by Long Beach Organic. To rent a plot, a gardener must pay $20.00 annual membership fee in Long Beach Organic and a $25.00 rental fee for six months. All Community gardeners are required to maintain their own plots and also work minimum number of hours in there own gardens each month.
For more information about renting a garden plot or this garden project, contact Joe Corso at joe@longbeachorganic.org or call 562-438-9000.
http://www.nlbcentral.com/news.html
(March 27, 2010) Ground clearing started today for the second community garden in North Long Beach. The South 40 Community Garden is the brainchild of the Grant Neighborhood Association in partnership with Long Beach Organic.
Plans for the garden include thirty eight 10' x 10'plots, two 10' x 15'.plots. Seven plots will be ADA compliant. There will also be a place for mulch and compost along with a tool shed. Plans also include a grape arbor, fruit trees along the back fence, and a pond in the center of the garden. The pond will have a solar powered pump donated by Dan Pressburg.
The garden located at 2813 South Street, will be the operated by Long Beach Organic. To rent a plot, a gardener must pay $20.00 annual membership fee in Long Beach Organic and a $25.00 rental fee for six months. All Community gardeners are required to maintain their own plots and also work minimum number of hours in there own gardens each month.
For more information about renting a garden plot or this garden project, contact Joe Corso at joe@longbeachorganic.org or call 562-438-9000.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Want to Work, BUT Afraid of Losing Your Disability Benefits?
A Message From the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network
Want to Work, But Afraid of Losing Your Disability Benefits?
If you, or someone you know, are receiving Disability Benefits and would like to return to work, you will want to attend a no-cost workshop on Wednesday, March 24, from 1:00-3:30 pm at the Career Transition Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA. Parents of individuals with disabilities and professionals who work with people with disabilities are welcome.
For more information, call 562.570.3738 / TTY 562.570.4629 or visit, http://www.pacificgatewayworkforce.com/
Want to Work, But Afraid of Losing Your Disability Benefits?
If you, or someone you know, are receiving Disability Benefits and would like to return to work, you will want to attend a no-cost workshop on Wednesday, March 24, from 1:00-3:30 pm at the Career Transition Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA. Parents of individuals with disabilities and professionals who work with people with disabilities are welcome.
For more information, call 562.570.3738 / TTY 562.570.4629 or visit, http://www.pacificgatewayworkforce.com/
Monday, March 22, 2010
Community Garden Sprouts On Top Of Town
Community Garden Sprouts On Top Of Town
By Leslie A.M. Smith
Staff Writer
Published: Friday, March 19, 2010 1:50 PM PDT
The seventh Long Beach Organic community garden is taking root in North Long Beach on South Street.
Called the “South 40 Community Garden” — for the street, not the neighborhood – the group will begin renting the 40 plus plots Saturday, March 27, during a scheduled community work day from 9 a.m. until noon. The day includes a barbecue lunch.
“It’s really a quality of life issue for me. A lot of people will tell you how much money they save by growing their own vegetables, but I think the important issue is to grow fresh food that is better than the grocery store. There’s a lot of pride in growing fresh vegetables and kids are much more willing to taste something they grew themselves. At our Wrigley garden, the kids fight over the peas!
“This is a great site for a garden — it’s south-facing, full sun, no contamination.” However, the primary condition for choosing a lot is that the landowner is willing to let them use it, Corso explained. “The landowners usually appreciate it,” he said. “They don’t have to maintain the site that might be overgrown with weeds and trash and it lessens their liability.” Long Beach Organic cleans up the site, creates 10-foot-square plots and common areas, and runs the irrigation system. The De Los Santos Family who owns Francisco Santos Construction, rented the group this lot for a dollar. “We are very grateful and hope to make them proud of their site,” Corso said. Long Beach Organic works closely with the neighborhood to get them involved. In this case, the lead group is the Grant Neighborhood Association. “The Grant Neighborhood Association narrowed down the possible locations to five for us and we chose this one,” Corso said.
“This is a dream come true!” said Debbie Flynn, Grant Neighborhood Association board member. “I have wanted this ever since I went through the city’s neighborhood leadership training. I thought a community garden would be great!”
To rent a plot, a gardener must pay a required $20 annual membership fee in Long Beach Organic and a $25 rental fee for six months. Community gardeners are expected to maintain their plots as well as work on the common areas each month. Each garden requires a minimum number of hours spent in the common areas. That time can be spent during scheduled community workdays like the one on March 27, Corso explained. The garden plan includes seven plots that are ADA-compliant. “The common areas — which make it a community garden — are comprised of a decorative demonstration area,” Corso said. “The food we grow there is donated to charities. We will also have a grape arbor and fruit trees in the back of the garden. A wide central path that leads to a pond will be lined with an herb garden. Near the entrance there will be an area where tree trimmers can donate their wood chips for mulch and a compost area.” Long Beach Organic is a nonprofit organization that promotes organic gardening practices and local food production in urban areas. The group has gardens as large as 90 plots at their Wild Oats Garden at 10th Street and Grand Avenue and as small as 12 plots at Pacific Avenue and Sixth Street.
The South 40 Community Garden is east of Paramount Blvd., 2813 South St. All donations are welcome, especially tools, said Corso. The garden will have large tools available for everyone to use like rakes, wheelbarrows and shovels. Gardeners need to supply their own clippers, trowels and other small tools.
For more information contact Joe Corso at Joe@LongBeachOrganic.org or 438-9000 or visit the Web site http://www.longbeachorganic.org/.The public is welcome Saturday. “We expect to rent the plots quickly,” said Joe Corso, the part-time director for Long Beach Organic, “but the demand was not there five years ago.”
http://www.gazettes.com/articles/2010/03/19/community_news/doc4ba3d0e34ef26661053120.txt
By Leslie A.M. Smith
Staff Writer
Published: Friday, March 19, 2010 1:50 PM PDT
The seventh Long Beach Organic community garden is taking root in North Long Beach on South Street.
Called the “South 40 Community Garden” — for the street, not the neighborhood – the group will begin renting the 40 plus plots Saturday, March 27, during a scheduled community work day from 9 a.m. until noon. The day includes a barbecue lunch.
“It’s really a quality of life issue for me. A lot of people will tell you how much money they save by growing their own vegetables, but I think the important issue is to grow fresh food that is better than the grocery store. There’s a lot of pride in growing fresh vegetables and kids are much more willing to taste something they grew themselves. At our Wrigley garden, the kids fight over the peas!
“This is a great site for a garden — it’s south-facing, full sun, no contamination.” However, the primary condition for choosing a lot is that the landowner is willing to let them use it, Corso explained. “The landowners usually appreciate it,” he said. “They don’t have to maintain the site that might be overgrown with weeds and trash and it lessens their liability.” Long Beach Organic cleans up the site, creates 10-foot-square plots and common areas, and runs the irrigation system. The De Los Santos Family who owns Francisco Santos Construction, rented the group this lot for a dollar. “We are very grateful and hope to make them proud of their site,” Corso said. Long Beach Organic works closely with the neighborhood to get them involved. In this case, the lead group is the Grant Neighborhood Association. “The Grant Neighborhood Association narrowed down the possible locations to five for us and we chose this one,” Corso said.
“This is a dream come true!” said Debbie Flynn, Grant Neighborhood Association board member. “I have wanted this ever since I went through the city’s neighborhood leadership training. I thought a community garden would be great!”
To rent a plot, a gardener must pay a required $20 annual membership fee in Long Beach Organic and a $25 rental fee for six months. Community gardeners are expected to maintain their plots as well as work on the common areas each month. Each garden requires a minimum number of hours spent in the common areas. That time can be spent during scheduled community workdays like the one on March 27, Corso explained. The garden plan includes seven plots that are ADA-compliant. “The common areas — which make it a community garden — are comprised of a decorative demonstration area,” Corso said. “The food we grow there is donated to charities. We will also have a grape arbor and fruit trees in the back of the garden. A wide central path that leads to a pond will be lined with an herb garden. Near the entrance there will be an area where tree trimmers can donate their wood chips for mulch and a compost area.” Long Beach Organic is a nonprofit organization that promotes organic gardening practices and local food production in urban areas. The group has gardens as large as 90 plots at their Wild Oats Garden at 10th Street and Grand Avenue and as small as 12 plots at Pacific Avenue and Sixth Street.
The South 40 Community Garden is east of Paramount Blvd., 2813 South St. All donations are welcome, especially tools, said Corso. The garden will have large tools available for everyone to use like rakes, wheelbarrows and shovels. Gardeners need to supply their own clippers, trowels and other small tools.
For more information contact Joe Corso at Joe@LongBeachOrganic.org or 438-9000 or visit the Web site http://www.longbeachorganic.org/.The public is welcome Saturday. “We expect to rent the plots quickly,” said Joe Corso, the part-time director for Long Beach Organic, “but the demand was not there five years ago.”
http://www.gazettes.com/articles/2010/03/19/community_news/doc4ba3d0e34ef26661053120.txt
Thursday, March 4, 2010
City Reimbursement - NLB - Gas Shutoff
Many unique neighborhoods, one great city. From the Office of the City ManagerNews Release
The City of Long Beach is offering each residence affected by the gas line in North Long Beach that was shut off for safety reasons a housing reimbursement of up to $75 per night, per household, for each night they are affected. In addition, the City is offering each household a meal reimbursement of up to $6 per person, per meal each day to the point gas service is restored.
On Wednesday, March 3, the Long Beach Gas & Oil Department confirmed that water was leaking from a gas service line. For the safety of Long Beach residents, gas service was shut off at approximately 1:00 pm, impacting an estimated 222 customers.
The situation is isolated to the area bounded by Cherry Avenue (west), Raymond Avenue (east), 65th Street (north) and 63rd Street (south). Crews from LBGO and the Long Beach Water Department have identified the source of the water and are working diligently to resolve the problem and restore service. Gas service could remain shut off for the next few days.
Receipts must be provided for reimbursement and submitted to Long Beach Gas and Oil at 2400 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90806 for processing by Friday, March 12, 2010.
City crews are going door-to-door to each residence informing them of this program.
Affected customers can call 562.570.2140 (24-hour emergency phone number) for updates on restoration of service.
The City of Long Beach is offering each residence affected by the gas line in North Long Beach that was shut off for safety reasons a housing reimbursement of up to $75 per night, per household, for each night they are affected. In addition, the City is offering each household a meal reimbursement of up to $6 per person, per meal each day to the point gas service is restored.
On Wednesday, March 3, the Long Beach Gas & Oil Department confirmed that water was leaking from a gas service line. For the safety of Long Beach residents, gas service was shut off at approximately 1:00 pm, impacting an estimated 222 customers.
The situation is isolated to the area bounded by Cherry Avenue (west), Raymond Avenue (east), 65th Street (north) and 63rd Street (south). Crews from LBGO and the Long Beach Water Department have identified the source of the water and are working diligently to resolve the problem and restore service. Gas service could remain shut off for the next few days.
Receipts must be provided for reimbursement and submitted to Long Beach Gas and Oil at 2400 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90806 for processing by Friday, March 12, 2010.
City crews are going door-to-door to each residence informing them of this program.
Affected customers can call 562.570.2140 (24-hour emergency phone number) for updates on restoration of service.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program (Apply Online Now!)
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The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program fosters the next generation of young Latino leaders in the fields of arts and culture.
The Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program is a national, interdisciplinary leadership program for high school students gifted in the arts, sciences, or humanities. The mission of the program is to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.
Up to 24 graduating high school seniors with an interest and commitment to disciplines in the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures will be selected. The students will travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long all expensed paid training and leadership seminar at the Smithsonian Institution. The training seminar encourages youth to explore and understand Latino identity and embrace their own cultural heritage. Following the training seminar, students participate in a four-week interdisciplinary education internship in museums and other cultural institutions in their local communities, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations. A program stipend will be given at the completion of the 5-week program. Through the program, we empower Latino youth to develop leadership and academic skills. Please download the application guidelines for more details. This program is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
“At Ford we are proud to partner on a project that celebrates Latino culture and helps shape the new generation of Latino leaders,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.
This program is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
APPLY ONLINE NOW!
The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program fosters the next generation of young Latino leaders in the fields of arts and culture.
The Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program is a national, interdisciplinary leadership program for high school students gifted in the arts, sciences, or humanities. The mission of the program is to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.
Up to 24 graduating high school seniors with an interest and commitment to disciplines in the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures will be selected. The students will travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long all expensed paid training and leadership seminar at the Smithsonian Institution. The training seminar encourages youth to explore and understand Latino identity and embrace their own cultural heritage. Following the training seminar, students participate in a four-week interdisciplinary education internship in museums and other cultural institutions in their local communities, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations. A program stipend will be given at the completion of the 5-week program. Through the program, we empower Latino youth to develop leadership and academic skills. Please download the application guidelines for more details. This program is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
“At Ford we are proud to partner on a project that celebrates Latino culture and helps shape the new generation of Latino leaders,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.
This program is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
VICTORY FUND ENDORSES BRAD SHORE FOR CITY COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tracy Kittinger (562) 754-1047, Tikittinger@aol.com
VICTORY FUND ENDORSES BRAD SHORE FOR CITY COUNCIL
Contact: Tracy Kittinger (562) 754-1047, Tikittinger@aol.com
VICTORY FUND ENDORSES BRAD SHORE FOR CITY COUNCIL
Washington, D.C.—The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced its endorsement of Brad Shore in his race for a seat on the Long Beach, California City Council. Shore is vying to represent the city’s 9th District.
“We’re proud to endorse Brad Shore, whose tireless commitment to his community will be put to good use on the Long Beach City Council,” said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund.
The Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to growing the number of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elected officials at all levels of government. For more information, visit www.victoryfund.org or www.bradshore.org.
“We’re proud to endorse Brad Shore, whose tireless commitment to his community will be put to good use on the Long Beach City Council,” said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund.
The Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to growing the number of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elected officials at all levels of government. For more information, visit www.victoryfund.org or www.bradshore.org.
VETERANS: No cost training and employment opportunities
From the Office of the City ManagerNews ReleaseThe Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network is hosting a workshop on no-cost employment and training opportunities available to veterans through the Network's services. The workshop is on Thursday, February 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Career Transition Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach 90807. There is no charge for this workshop and it is open to all veterans.
"The Network's veteran program specialists are veterans themselves; they understand the difficulties veterans sometimes face," said Bryan Rogers, the Network's Executive Director. "We encourage veterans, or those who know a veteran, to find out how the Network can assist with employment, training and other services.
"The workshop will provide current information on:Veterans programs Veterans benefits for employment The Post-9/11 GI Bill Vocational training providers Homeless programs Health services Training opportunities through Workforce Investment Act and Veteran's Employment-Related Assistance Program
For more information or to sign up for the workshop, please call 562.570.4561 or 562.570.3673 or visit the Career Transition Center and speak with a program specialist.
Interested individuals can watch a video on the Network's veteran services at http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/workforce/media. More information about the Network's veteran services can be found at www.PacificGatewayWorkforce.com.
"The Network's veteran program specialists are veterans themselves; they understand the difficulties veterans sometimes face," said Bryan Rogers, the Network's Executive Director. "We encourage veterans, or those who know a veteran, to find out how the Network can assist with employment, training and other services.
"The workshop will provide current information on:Veterans programs Veterans benefits for employment The Post-9/11 GI Bill Vocational training providers Homeless programs Health services Training opportunities through Workforce Investment Act and Veteran's Employment-Related Assistance Program
For more information or to sign up for the workshop, please call 562.570.4561 or 562.570.3673 or visit the Career Transition Center and speak with a program specialist.
Interested individuals can watch a video on the Network's veteran services at http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/workforce/media. More information about the Network's veteran services can be found at www.PacificGatewayWorkforce.com.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Brad on Swoop’s World, Long Beach Radio- Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9pm
Wednesday February 17th on Swoop’s World, Long Beach Radio, we’ll interview City Council Candidate Brad Shore. Join us
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swoopsworld/2010/02/18/swoops-world-radio-your-connection-to-the-arts-cul as we get to know Brad, learn why he has chosen to run, and what ideas he has for the future of Long Beach. Get in on the conversation by calling in at (917) 889-7449 or via our online chat.
Currently a Board Member of the North Long Beach Community Action Group (CAG) and involved with the North Long Beach ‘Project Area Committee’, Brad Shore, 52, brings years of community activism with him in his pursuit of the Long Beach 9th District city-council seat.
Born and raised in Ohio, Brad graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors degree in Education, and attained a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Dayton.
Currently employed in Long Beach at St. Mary’s Hospital, Brad is a psychotherapist in their ‘Passages’ Department, which specializes in treatment of the geriatric/senior population. In addition, Brad is a 25 year employee of American Airlines where he has worked in Flight Service, Sales, conducted numerous employee Critical Incident Debriefs (CID’s) in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, and was a founding member of the Employee Diversity Programs at American.
He has served on the Board of Directors with several non-profit organizations, founded a social group in 2001, which still gathers and has raised over $20,000.00 for local non-profits and is a member of the First Congregational Church. He is a homeowner in North Long Beach and a Long Beach resident since 2000.
Tune in at 9pm. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in live (917) 889-7449 or join via the live Internet chat.
Swoop’s World Radio is an Internet radio show focused on Long Beach, CA. Listen live every Wednesday @ 9PM. Information about show, as well as archived episodes can always be found here or on iTunes.
http://www.swoopsworld.com/2010/wednesday-night-at-9pm-we-interview-city-council-candidate-brad-shore/
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/swoopsworld/2010/02/18/swoops-world-radio-your-connection-to-the-arts-cul as we get to know Brad, learn why he has chosen to run, and what ideas he has for the future of Long Beach. Get in on the conversation by calling in at (917) 889-7449 or via our online chat.
Currently a Board Member of the North Long Beach Community Action Group (CAG) and involved with the North Long Beach ‘Project Area Committee’, Brad Shore, 52, brings years of community activism with him in his pursuit of the Long Beach 9th District city-council seat.
Born and raised in Ohio, Brad graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors degree in Education, and attained a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Dayton.
Currently employed in Long Beach at St. Mary’s Hospital, Brad is a psychotherapist in their ‘Passages’ Department, which specializes in treatment of the geriatric/senior population. In addition, Brad is a 25 year employee of American Airlines where he has worked in Flight Service, Sales, conducted numerous employee Critical Incident Debriefs (CID’s) in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, and was a founding member of the Employee Diversity Programs at American.
He has served on the Board of Directors with several non-profit organizations, founded a social group in 2001, which still gathers and has raised over $20,000.00 for local non-profits and is a member of the First Congregational Church. He is a homeowner in North Long Beach and a Long Beach resident since 2000.
Tune in at 9pm. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in live (917) 889-7449 or join via the live Internet chat.
Swoop’s World Radio is an Internet radio show focused on Long Beach, CA. Listen live every Wednesday @ 9PM. Information about show, as well as archived episodes can always be found here or on iTunes.
http://www.swoopsworld.com/2010/wednesday-night-at-9pm-we-interview-city-council-candidate-brad-shore/
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Ages 16-24:Learn Skills to get the job!
From the Office of the City ManagerNews Release
If you are between the ages of 16-24, motivated to learn the skills necessary to get employed, and live in Lomita, Long Beach, Signal Hill, or Torrance, you will want to take advantage of free training that will get you ready for the world of work and help you earn a nationally recognized work credential that will provide an edge in job interviews.The no-fee 25-hour program is offered by the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network's Youth Opportunity Center. There are no income requirements for this training. A new class begins on February 22, 2010, at the Youth Opportunity Center. For more information, or to reserve a seat, visit the Youth Opportunity Center at 2nd Floor, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 or call 562.570.4700. During the training participants will develop communication, interpersonal, decision-making and other workplace skills; and get an edge on employment, internship and job shadow opportunities by earning a nationally recognized work-readiness credential.To find out more about employment and training opportunities for young adults, visit www.hireayouth.com
###For this and other Press Releases, please visit:http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp
If you are between the ages of 16-24, motivated to learn the skills necessary to get employed, and live in Lomita, Long Beach, Signal Hill, or Torrance, you will want to take advantage of free training that will get you ready for the world of work and help you earn a nationally recognized work credential that will provide an edge in job interviews.The no-fee 25-hour program is offered by the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network's Youth Opportunity Center. There are no income requirements for this training. A new class begins on February 22, 2010, at the Youth Opportunity Center. For more information, or to reserve a seat, visit the Youth Opportunity Center at 2nd Floor, 3447 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 or call 562.570.4700. During the training participants will develop communication, interpersonal, decision-making and other workplace skills; and get an edge on employment, internship and job shadow opportunities by earning a nationally recognized work-readiness credential.To find out more about employment and training opportunities for young adults, visit www.hireayouth.com
###For this and other Press Releases, please visit:http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp
Friday, January 22, 2010
Special Hotline/Web Page - Flood Damage Assistance in Long Beach, CA
From the Office of the City Manager News Release
January 22, 2010 (4:08pm)
The City of Long Beach has established a special hotline and web page to help residents and business learn about opportunities for assistance if they suffered damage in the recent storms that dropped approximately 7 inches of rain in the last five days.
"After this week's series of severe storms, the next step is to assess the amount of damage done and begin the process of repairing," said Mayor Bob Foster. "This City hot line will help to identify property losses and inform residents and businesses about assistance that may be available to them."
A preliminary assessment estimates the storm caused approximately $2 million in damage to homes and businesses in Long Beach, and cost the City of Long Beach an estimated $1 million damage to public buildings and approximately $200,000 in personnel costs.
Public facilities reporting significant damage include the Main Library, several Park facilities and the Student Union at California State University at Long Beach. The storm damaged several other City facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Street flooding caused water damage to numerous residences and businesses.
The hot line - 562.570.6077 - will be able to collect information 24/7 in English, Spanish and Khmer. The web page can be accessed at www.longbeach.gov under "Featured News." The City will use the information to contact residents and business when opportunities for assistance programs become available. The information also will help identify the extent of damage experienced by the public, and help people detail their damage and estimated financial loss.
People are encouraged to first contact their insurance companies to assess what portion of the damage will be covered by insurance. Now that the State of California has declared an emergency, State financial assistance opportunities will likely be available. The City will act as the conduit between residents and businesses and the State to access disaster assistance from the State.
###For this and other Press Releases, please visit:http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp
January 22, 2010 (4:08pm)
The City of Long Beach has established a special hotline and web page to help residents and business learn about opportunities for assistance if they suffered damage in the recent storms that dropped approximately 7 inches of rain in the last five days.
"After this week's series of severe storms, the next step is to assess the amount of damage done and begin the process of repairing," said Mayor Bob Foster. "This City hot line will help to identify property losses and inform residents and businesses about assistance that may be available to them."
A preliminary assessment estimates the storm caused approximately $2 million in damage to homes and businesses in Long Beach, and cost the City of Long Beach an estimated $1 million damage to public buildings and approximately $200,000 in personnel costs.
Public facilities reporting significant damage include the Main Library, several Park facilities and the Student Union at California State University at Long Beach. The storm damaged several other City facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Street flooding caused water damage to numerous residences and businesses.
The hot line - 562.570.6077 - will be able to collect information 24/7 in English, Spanish and Khmer. The web page can be accessed at www.longbeach.gov under "Featured News." The City will use the information to contact residents and business when opportunities for assistance programs become available. The information also will help identify the extent of damage experienced by the public, and help people detail their damage and estimated financial loss.
People are encouraged to first contact their insurance companies to assess what portion of the damage will be covered by insurance. Now that the State of California has declared an emergency, State financial assistance opportunities will likely be available. The City will act as the conduit between residents and businesses and the State to access disaster assistance from the State.
###For this and other Press Releases, please visit:http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp
Friday, January 15, 2010
A message from Laurie Angel, President, NLB CAG
Please join us our for our monthly 90805 Dine Out at Polly's Pies fundraiser to benefit for our Jordan High School Scholarship fund.20% of your regularly priced meal will be donated to NLB CAG in support of our Jordan High School Scholarship fund. Please bring the attached flyer to the Dine Out and hand it to your server to ensure the 20% donation. The flyer is posted as a picture on the NLB Community Action Group page. If you have trouble finding or printing the flyer, please let me know and I will e-mail you a flyer. My e-mail is: casadcl@charter.netWe look forward to seeing you and enjoying a nice casual dinner with members of the community for a great cause. See you there. Laurie Angel - President
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Please join us our for our monthly 90805 Dine Out at Polly's Pies fundraiser to benefit for our Jordan High School Scholarship fund.20% of your regularly priced meal will be donated to NLB CAG in support of our Jordan High School Scholarship fund. Please bring the attached flyer to the Dine Out and hand it to your server to ensure the 20% donation. The flyer is posted as a picture on the NLB Community Action Group page. If you have trouble finding or printing the flyer, please let me know and I will e-mail you a flyer. My e-mail is: casadcl@charter.netWe look forward to seeing you and enjoying a nice casual dinner with members of the community for a great cause. See you there. Laurie Angel - President
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Help Select Next Chief of Police for the City of Long Beach, CA!
Residents, employees and business owners are encouraged to take an online survey to rate their most important public safety issues and leadership qualities to help the City of Long Beach select its next Chief of Police.
The brief survey will help to identify public safety challenges and opportunities facing the City of Long Beach, as well as the skills and attributes residents feel are most important for the position.
The survey includes the opportunity for residents to rank:
The most pressing Public Safety issues facing Long Beach. (Options include: gang reduction, crime prevention, financial management of the Department's budget, terrorism and community policing, etc.)
The most important leadership traits in a Police Chief. (Options include: integrity, financial management experience, innovation, visibility in the community, bilingual, consensus building skills and educational background, etc.)
The survey will be available at www.longbeach.gov until January 22.
For this and other Press Releases, please visit:
http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp (CLICK ON "SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE) and that will take you to the Survey.
The brief survey will help to identify public safety challenges and opportunities facing the City of Long Beach, as well as the skills and attributes residents feel are most important for the position.
The survey includes the opportunity for residents to rank:
The most pressing Public Safety issues facing Long Beach. (Options include: gang reduction, crime prevention, financial management of the Department's budget, terrorism and community policing, etc.)
The most important leadership traits in a Police Chief. (Options include: integrity, financial management experience, innovation, visibility in the community, bilingual, consensus building skills and educational background, etc.)
The survey will be available at www.longbeach.gov until January 22.
For this and other Press Releases, please visit:
http://www.longbeach.gov/news/default.asp (CLICK ON "SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE) and that will take you to the Survey.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Community Day at Jordon High School (1/23/10)
Community Day at Jordon High School on January 23, 2010, from 10am – 2pm
Community Area Revitalization through Education (C. A. R. E)
Project Description The C.A.R.E. Project is a collaborative effort between Claremont Graduate University, Pitzer College, Harvey Mudd College, and the community of North Long Beach. The initiative is led by CGU project leaders, Dr. Margaret Grogan, Dean of the School of Educational Studies, Rev. O. Leon Wood, Director of the McNair Scholars Program, and Lisa S. Loop, Co-Director of the Teacher Education Internship Program.
The overarching goal of C.A.R.E. is to institutionalize a federally-funded pipeline that draws disadvantage minority students from elementary thought post-secondary education, and thus provide the centerpiece for a model of school-centered community revitalization. The work will be based on an asset model that will draw on the strengths of the community and bring in resources that align with community defined needs, goals and dreams. The full implementation of the project will take place in three phases over eight years.
C.A.R.E. objectives include embarking on a one year planning phase to develop the implementation and fundraising plans. We are at the beginning stages of this planning year and the most critical component of future success will be the relationships we develop amongst the community and between the community and the university. There will be multiple structured opportunities for ALL community members to give input into the project and then participate throughout the duration of implementation. The strength of this model is that it will be a community led effort. The Claremont Colleges are here to facilitate the process, bring needed resources when appropriate, and lend a hand in developing strategies that will succeed.
Please stop by: Community Day at Jordon High School on January 23, 2010, from 10am – 2pm. If you would like to be contacted to be part of the planning of that day, please fill out the attached sheet so we have your contact information. We are hoping to involve parents, youth, community organizations, schools, churches, synagogues and businesses. You can also send an email of interest to participate to lisa.loop@cgu.edu.
Community Area Revitalization through Education (C. A. R. E)
Project Description The C.A.R.E. Project is a collaborative effort between Claremont Graduate University, Pitzer College, Harvey Mudd College, and the community of North Long Beach. The initiative is led by CGU project leaders, Dr. Margaret Grogan, Dean of the School of Educational Studies, Rev. O. Leon Wood, Director of the McNair Scholars Program, and Lisa S. Loop, Co-Director of the Teacher Education Internship Program.
The overarching goal of C.A.R.E. is to institutionalize a federally-funded pipeline that draws disadvantage minority students from elementary thought post-secondary education, and thus provide the centerpiece for a model of school-centered community revitalization. The work will be based on an asset model that will draw on the strengths of the community and bring in resources that align with community defined needs, goals and dreams. The full implementation of the project will take place in three phases over eight years.
C.A.R.E. objectives include embarking on a one year planning phase to develop the implementation and fundraising plans. We are at the beginning stages of this planning year and the most critical component of future success will be the relationships we develop amongst the community and between the community and the university. There will be multiple structured opportunities for ALL community members to give input into the project and then participate throughout the duration of implementation. The strength of this model is that it will be a community led effort. The Claremont Colleges are here to facilitate the process, bring needed resources when appropriate, and lend a hand in developing strategies that will succeed.
Please stop by: Community Day at Jordon High School on January 23, 2010, from 10am – 2pm. If you would like to be contacted to be part of the planning of that day, please fill out the attached sheet so we have your contact information. We are hoping to involve parents, youth, community organizations, schools, churches, synagogues and businesses. You can also send an email of interest to participate to lisa.loop@cgu.edu.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
APFA Endorsement - 1st for American Airlines
PRESS RELEASE (for Immediate Release): The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Resolution for the Endorsement of Brad Shore for City Council of Long Beach, California, 9th District passed December 8, 2009 (Maker: Ms. Anne Loew, Executive Boardmember, Second Brett Durkin, Vice President).
Contact Information: Call Brad Shore, 562-428-9980, Candidate; Tom Leary, Campaign Manager at 562-522-1986 or Tracy Kittinger, Political Consultant at (562) 754-1047.
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The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing nearly 19,900 US-based flight attendants of American Airlines, has endorsed Brad Shore for City Council of Long Beach, California, 9th District.
Mr. Shore, a 25-year employee of American Airlines, is the first to receive an APFA endorsement for a City Council seat. Notably, the Resolution highlights Mr. Shore’s role as a founding member of GLEAM, demonstrating his commitment to issues of equality and diversity, for actively supporting and participating in APFA organizing activities and implementing his Masters of Psychology degree training as facilitator of numerous Critical Incident Debriefs for employees though their Employee Assistance Program.
This endorsement marks a milestone for the 32-year old union. As points of reference, the APFA also has two sister unions. One is the Allied Pilots Association (APA) and the second is the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). Allied Pilots.org states that they represent some 12,000 members, and is the largest independent pilots’ union in the world. TWU.org identifies 114 autonomous locals representing over 200,000 members and is a recognized affiliate of the AFL-CIO.
In addition to flying, Brad is on staff at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. He is a psychotherapist in their “Passages” Department which specializes in the treatment of the geriatric/senior population.
Other endorsements Brad Shore has received include, former Vice Mayor and Police Commander of the City of Long Beach, Doug Drummond and the former Mayor of Huntington Beach Debbie Cook, who was also a candidate for Congress. Please visit www.BradShore.org for a full listing of endorsements and to learn more about Mr. Shore.
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Contact Information: Call Brad Shore, 562-428-9980, Candidate; Tom Leary, Campaign Manager at 562-522-1986 or Tracy Kittinger, Political Consultant at (562) 754-1047.
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The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing nearly 19,900 US-based flight attendants of American Airlines, has endorsed Brad Shore for City Council of Long Beach, California, 9th District.
Mr. Shore, a 25-year employee of American Airlines, is the first to receive an APFA endorsement for a City Council seat. Notably, the Resolution highlights Mr. Shore’s role as a founding member of GLEAM, demonstrating his commitment to issues of equality and diversity, for actively supporting and participating in APFA organizing activities and implementing his Masters of Psychology degree training as facilitator of numerous Critical Incident Debriefs for employees though their Employee Assistance Program.
This endorsement marks a milestone for the 32-year old union. As points of reference, the APFA also has two sister unions. One is the Allied Pilots Association (APA) and the second is the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). Allied Pilots.org states that they represent some 12,000 members, and is the largest independent pilots’ union in the world. TWU.org identifies 114 autonomous locals representing over 200,000 members and is a recognized affiliate of the AFL-CIO.
In addition to flying, Brad is on staff at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. He is a psychotherapist in their “Passages” Department which specializes in the treatment of the geriatric/senior population.
Other endorsements Brad Shore has received include, former Vice Mayor and Police Commander of the City of Long Beach, Doug Drummond and the former Mayor of Huntington Beach Debbie Cook, who was also a candidate for Congress. Please visit www.BradShore.org for a full listing of endorsements and to learn more about Mr. Shore.
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Meet Brad Shore!
Currently a Board Member of the North Long Beach Community Action Group (CAG) and involved with the North Long Beach ‘Project Area Committee’, Brad Shore, 53, brings years of community activism with him in his pursuit of the Long Beach 9th District city-council seat. Born and raised in Ohio, Brad graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors degree in Education, and attained a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Dayton. Currently employed in Long Beach at St. Mary’s Hospital, Brad is a psychotherapist in their ‘Passages’ Department which specializes in treatment of the geriatric/senior population. In addition, Brad is a 25 year employee of American Airlines where he has worked in Flight Service, Sales, conducted numerous employee Critical Incident Debriefs (CID’s) in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, and was a founding member of the Employee Diversity Programs at American. He has served on the Board of Directors with several non-profit organizations, founded a social group in 2001 that still gathers which has raised over $20,000.00 for local non-profits and is a member of the First Congregational Church. He is a homeowner in North Long Beach and a Long Beach resident since 2000.
Wanting to improve the quality of life in his district is Shore’s primary motivation in running for city-council. After moving to North Long Beach he soon became aware of a growing desire to move to a more desirable section of the city; this was due to blight, high crime rates, gang problems and having to drive several miles into another district to find a major chain grocery store. Rather than move on account of these issues, Shore decided to stay, take a stand, and work on being part of the solution of improving life at the ‘Top Of The Town’. Shore states, “I look forward to listening to the residents of the 9th District and making positive changes as their city-councilman.
"Change Happens, Shore for Long Beach"
Wanting to improve the quality of life in his district is Shore’s primary motivation in running for city-council. After moving to North Long Beach he soon became aware of a growing desire to move to a more desirable section of the city; this was due to blight, high crime rates, gang problems and having to drive several miles into another district to find a major chain grocery store. Rather than move on account of these issues, Shore decided to stay, take a stand, and work on being part of the solution of improving life at the ‘Top Of The Town’. Shore states, “I look forward to listening to the residents of the 9th District and making positive changes as their city-councilman.
"Change Happens, Shore for Long Beach"
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