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Seeking “Mr. Homeseeker”
By Maureen Neeley Bill and Jane Hull had a grand plan. Buy a fixer, live in it a few years, and then move back to San Diego. After 22...

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Dec 1, 20201 min read


Meet Local Artist, Sue Neufarth Howard
An acrylic artist originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Howard relocated to Long Beach in 2016.

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Nov 21, 20201 min read


Electric Car Charging
Even before Governor Newsom announced the 2035 ban on gas-powered cars I wondered: Is this the time to switch?

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Nov 21, 20202 min read


Trash at the Colorado Lagoon
On hot summer weekends, families crowd the shores of the Colorado Lagoon

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Nov 21, 20201 min read


President’s Message
We refuse to let COVID-19 slow our roll at the BHCA! Although we may not be holding our regular events and meetings, all this craziness

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Nov 16, 20203 min read


From our Council Member
Personally, I am an optimist and seek out the best in people, no matter the situation.

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Nov 16, 20203 min read


Young Artist Showcases Her Talent & Beautifies our Neighborhood
Thanks to a talented young artist, 15-year-old Wilson High School sophomore Annalise Mirsec

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Nov 1, 20202 min read


In a Turbulent Time, Let’s Create Some Joy!
Last year, our community’s support of the Salvation Army’s “Adopt a Family” program and their “Christmas Angel” toy drive was extremely

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


Tips to Help with Fallen Palm Fronds
As we quickly approach the end of 2020 and the start of the storm season here in Long Beach

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


The Heights Life
By Tom Gallo

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


Business Profile: Vero Pilates for Every Body
Veronica Colwell passionately believes that Pilates is for any person, at any age, in any condition.

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


A Happy Holiday Cruise-by
Sad to say, this year the annual Victorian Christmas event at the Bembridge House can’t happen the way it always has because of the pandemic

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Nov 1, 20202 min read


Belmont Heights Holiday Decorating Challenge
One thing is for certain: this will be a holiday season unlike any other.

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


Short Term Rentals - New Ordinance in Long Beach
In recent years, the proliferation of online short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb, have increased access to vacation or short-term re

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Oct 20, 20202 min read


Walking the Heights
Belmont Heights is a lovely place to walk. The weather is generally more than cooperative. We have (mainly) flat streets, beautiful streets,

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Oct 20, 20202 min read


We Will Miss You Lots! COVID-19 Closes Belmont Heights Preschool
On May 26, the board of the Belmont Heights United Methodist Church came to a difficult and previously unthinkable decision

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Oct 20, 20202 min read


Will SEASP Finally be Approved?
Will SEASP Finally be Approved?

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Oct 4, 20201 min read


Applying to College in the COVID-19 Era
Want to learn more about how to apply to colleges in the Covid-19 era? Chuck Liddiard of The Paratum Scholars will present and discuss...

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Oct 1, 20201 min read


Scratch Baked Goods
Since opening Scratch Baked Goods in November of 2011, her connection to and appreciation for the neighborhood has only grown.

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Sep 20, 20202 min read


Bike the Heights
One of the few Coronavirus-related lockdown activities outside the home that gets the green light is bike-riding. It takes place in fresh

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Sep 20, 20202 min read


Long Beach Graphix
Long Beach Graphix owner, Esau Diaz, has lived in Long Beach since he was eight years old. A first-generation immigrant and Marine-Corps

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Sep 10, 20202 min read


Iguana Import Gallery
Iguana Import Gallery has been a fixture in the Heights since 1993.

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Sep 10, 20202 min read


Plans for Restoring the Los Cerritos Wetlands - Open for Comments
What you do today creates the future, many tell us. Here’s a good example: The complete restoration of our local wetlands will take many

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Sep 10, 20203 min read


Announcing the All-New Business Membership
The BHCA has been making strides to better connect with businesses in the neighborhood.

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Aug 3, 20202 min read
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