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Colorful Street Names of the Heights
By Maureen Neeley One can’t live in Long Beach without running across some unique street names. What many people don’t realize is there...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Los Cerritos Wetlands – Lost and Found 2022 Restoration News
By Linda Pemberton; Linda lives in Belmont Heights, and sits on the Boards of two non-profit organizations that support and protect the...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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The College Corner
By Chuck Liddiard, Founder and Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars For student athletes, pursuing their dream sport after high...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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The Breakfast Bar
Local Couple Replicates Beloved Long Beach Breakfast Spot in the Heart of Belmont Heights By Peggy McCabe Joshua and Pamela Beadel are...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Business Profile: Cover It
By Tasha Thrift A new business is making our already beautiful Belmont Heights homes even more gorgeous. David Ross has begun creating...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Did you know...?
Fun facts about Belmont Heights & Long Beach! By The Newsletter Team John C. Fremont Elementary School is one of the oldest in the city....

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Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Artist Feature: Pippa Garner
By Matt Valerio I’d never heard of Long Beach artist Pippa Garner until I moved to Belmont Heights nearly 7 years ago, and I ended up...

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Jun 17, 20222 min read
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TIPS FROM YOUR TRAINER:
Let’s Get Swole! By Gina Redican, Owner/Personal Trainer at Accel Fitness You hitting the gym with Hans and Franz later to get all swole?...

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Jun 16, 20223 min read
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New Plaques for Homes
By Tasha Thrift The Belmont Heights Community Association offers yard signs for houses that have reached 100 years of age. But what about...

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Jun 16, 20221 min read
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Laura Doud: Candidate for City Auditor
Why are you interested in this position? I love serving the City I was born in and where I have lived my entire life. Long Beach is where...

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Apr 17, 20223 min read
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Deb Mozer: Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I have watched my beloved city struggle to endure and recover from a pandemic that has depressed...

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Apr 11, 20224 min read
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Suzie Price: Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I have dedicated a great deal of time and effort into building relationships and collaborating...

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Apr 11, 20226 min read
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Rex Richardson: Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I am running for Long Beach Mayor because I want to bring the same spirit of unity,...

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Apr 11, 20224 min read
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Mark Guillen: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I’m running for Long Beach City Council District 3 because I want to serve others and deliver...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Nima Novin: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I am proud to be a lifelong resident of Long Beach’s Third District and am running to serve you...

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Apr 11, 20225 min read
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Kristina Duggan: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I am running for City Council because I am passionate about my neighborhood, community service,...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Kailee Caruso: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I love this city and for years have been community organizing for a more equitable, safe and...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Greg Magnusun: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I have extensive career experience creating better conditions for students, families and...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Dawn McIntosh: Candidate for City Attorney
Why are you interested in this position? I am currently the Assistant City Attorney for Long Beach and I’ve been practicing law for 30...

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Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Gerrie Schipske: Candidate for City Attorney
Why are you interested in this position? Everywhere I go in Long Beach, voters tell me they want reform. They want a City government that...

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Apr 11, 20226 min read
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Dan Miles: Candidate for City Auditor
Why are you interested in this position? Long Beach is where I was born, went to school and raised my family. Long Beach is my home and...

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Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Deborah Castro: Candidate for Council District 3
Why are you interested in this position? I am running to give back to the community as the District’s voice. As a business owner on 2nd...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Franklin Sims - Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I am interested in this position because I am tired of seeing pay-to-play politics dominate city...

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Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Joshua Rodriguez: Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I am running for Long Beach Mayor because I feel it is my calling and because this is where I...

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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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