Les Robbins How Many LB Officers Are Serving Public?

In the last issue of the Beachcomber I talked about the current and future fiscal situation in this city. I concentrated my thoughts and comments specifically on the budget of the police department. Because this is such a serious and comprehensive issue I have decided to continue the discussion. As previously stated the total budget for the police department equals 50% of the total general fund ... more


Jay Beeler Beachcombing

The Best of Long Beach deadline has past and the task of counting your ballots has begun. The winners will be known by mid-July and announced in our July 31 edition. I want to thank the pet grooming store that sent in more than 200 ballots to “lock in” their win in that category. One day we received three large packages in the mail and on another they tied up our fax machine for nearly two hours. ... more


Blake Christian, CPA Make a Difference … Get Involved

Arguably one the most famous political quotes in United States history is John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural speech, which included the timeless: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Today, this brilliant quote may be even more appropriate, based on the worldwide political, economic and social environment. The timelessness of this memorable quote is highlighted ... more



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Millikan’s Selfless Scholar

Millikan High School had nine members of its 2009 senior class graduate with a 4.0 cumulative GPA or better. Among them was student-athlete Michael Diaz who graduated with a 4.6 cumulative GPA and was ranked number one in his class. During his time at Millikan, Michael received over 28 awards and honors that include: Medal of Merit for Statistics, ... more



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Los Al Medical Center Dedication

FEIWELL COURTYARD was dedicated on Monday, June 8th, at Los Alamitos Medical Center honoring Earl Feiwell, MD, left, as one of the hospital’s founding fathers and for his many years of service to the hospital. Dr. Feiwell is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon who, with other local businessmen and physicians, had the fortitude to imagine and ... more



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Armada Keeps Player’s Dreams Alive

When baseball is in your blood, it’s a little hard to give it up, even if it’s not with the majors. At least that is how two former major leaguers felt as they played at Blair Field last weekend for the Long Beach Armada’s home opener series against the Yuma Scorpions. Former All Star and Los Angeles Dodger, Jose Lima, 36, pitched Friday’s game ... more



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University By the Sea Headed to Dry Dock

There will be no three-peat of University By the Sea. After two successful years of operation, the education, entertainment and general interest series of classes and street events held under the University By the Sea banner has fallen victim to hard economic times. According to the event’s creator and chief promoter, Ryan Smolar, the idea for ... more



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CSULB Provost Named President of Brooklyn College

Karen L. Gould, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), has been appointed president of Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. She will begin her new appointment on August 15. Gould, who will be the college’s first female president, was selected from a candidate pool ... more



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