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Got Ideas?: Long Beach Residents Offer Solutions to Longtime Problems

All over Long Beach residents are expounding on the topic of “what should be done” on matters from fiscal deficits to resident parking...

Taxing Problems in Paradise

Long Beach runs like a Metropolis with the budget of a Mayberry. The New City Council needs to be asking questions and thinking differently.

16% Tax Increase for LB Taxpayers ; Another "Sweetheart Deal" for Adelson, Mandel, Torres Supporter!

Recently obtained city documents reveal that, despite the "fiscal crisis", the city council has awarded another secret sweetheart deal to one of their supporters.

A Couch Potato To Run a Half Marathon?

Signing up for a half marathon after being a coach potato for so long is going to be a challenge!

Top 10 Child Custody Complaints

Liz Mandarano of Bikel & Mandarano discusses the top 10 ten child custody complaints based on gender.

Real Estate

Backyard Appeal is as Important as Curb Appeal

Some backyard appeal tips for the spring and summer seasons.

Sports

David Wright Should Retire as a Met

The Mets' uncrowned captain has been downright impressive thus far this season.

Business

Being a Working Mother

I started my business when my daughter was born and always felt guilty about working full time. Here's a little vignette on what happened 20 years later.

School's Proposed 0% Operating Budget Could Be Less

Not on the backs of the Long Beach taxpayers

Issues

It's Time To Stop Fearing The 'G-Word'

For many, the word "Gay" is just as horrible as -- or synonymous with -- "Cancer." It's time we put a stop to that.

 
 
 

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