Saying that his legal issues have become a distraction as officials grapple with a fiscal crisis, three City Council members have asked Democratic Councilman Mike Fagen to temporarily step …
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Anthony Rifilato
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2/15/12
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The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to formally declare a fiscal crisis, after an independent auditor presented a bleak picture of the city’s finances and a number of residents …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/8/12
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For Long Beach resident Crystal Lake, it was about addressing concerns in the North Park community, from flooding and environmental issues to the completion of renovations slated for the Sherman …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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The cold winter weather could not deter the lively spirits of more than 150 people who gathered on Monday at Laurelton Boulevard and Park Avenue to take part in the Long Beach Martin Luther King …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/18/12
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The Long Beach City Council decided to postpone declaring a fiscal crisis at its meeting on Tuesday, as the city contends with a looming budget deficit, $48.3 million in general-obligation debt …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/18/12
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In the wake of last month’s announcement by Quiksilver that the Quiksilver Pro New York would not return to Long Beach this year, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on the company last week to …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/11/12
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After months of speculation and rumors over who would be the next top cop in Long Beach following former Police Commissioner Tom Sofield Sr.’s retirement, Lt. Michael Tangney, a 34-year member of …
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Anthony Rifilato
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1/6/12
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Despite the frigid conditions on Tuesday evening, Jack Schnirman, Long Beach’s new city manager, was all smiles and in good spirits as he stood inside the waiting area at the Long Island Rail Road …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/4/12
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“It’s a new year and a new day,” Fran Adelson said during her induction speech, shortly before she was unanimously voted City Council president on Sunday. “I am very grateful … I …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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1/2/12
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Moody’s Investor Services, which gave the city a solid bond rating last year, downgraded the city’s financial status in a scathing report released on Tuesday, following a recent cash-flow …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/19/11
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