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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Raul Cedillo: Mayoral Candidate
Why are you interested in this position? I spent time serving in the Ministry (I love helping others) but ultimately had to step away...

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Mar 8, 20223 min read


Nick Liddi: Candidate for City Prosecutor
Why are you interested in this position? Long Beach is at a crossroads. The current City Prosecutor has failed to keep us safe. He has...

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Mar 8, 20223 min read


George Moyer: Candidate for City Prosecutor
Why are you interested in this position? I am concerned that our approach to criminal justice has not made us safer and want our City to...

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Mar 8, 20222 min read


BHCA Volunteers of the Year
By Kathleen Brady The Belmont Heights Community Association runs on all-volunteer labor from individuals in our neighborhood. This year...

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Feb 8, 20221 min read


Chinese Officials Honor Local Long Beach Sister City Leader
By Peggy McCabe Belmont Heights’ own Dr. Mary Barton has been recently honored by Chinese officials for her work as a Long Beach sister...

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Feb 8, 20222 min read


Association News
By Gina Redican I’d like to thank all those who continue to maintain their membership status and to welcome all newbies to the...

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Feb 8, 20223 min read


President’s Message
By Gina Redican So long 2021! You were like a rollercoaster we were forced to ride and are happy it’s over. We’ve had some real ups and...

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Feb 8, 20223 min read


ONE OF US...ONE OF US...
Are you interested in becoming more involved in helping your community? The BHCA is looking for people to run for the board of directors....

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Feb 8, 20221 min read


From our Council Member
By Suzie Price, Third District Councilwoman I hope your Long Beach winter is going well, and I am always happy to be able to provide...

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Feb 8, 20223 min read


Belmont Heights Built-Ins
By Maureen Neeley Here in Belmont Heights, as well as elsewhere in Long Beach, older homes may still retain odd built-ins, niches, doors...

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Feb 8, 20222 min read


On the Shelf … at the LB Public Library
This Isn’t Your Dusty Set of Encyclopedias Digital resources are a wealth of help for all stages of our lives. At www.LBPL.org, the World...

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Feb 8, 20221 min read


The College Corner
By Chuck Liddiard, Founder and Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars For parents with kids in high school, spring is a very busy...

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Feb 8, 20222 min read


New Rules for Putting Food Waste to Good Use
By Dianne Sundstrom In September 2016, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1383, requiring residents and businesses to separate...

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Imagining 22 Happy Kids on Christmas Morning
By Dianne Sundstrom I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to all my friends, neighbors, friends of friends, and the BHCA for your...

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Feb 8, 20221 min read
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