Belmont Beacon
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 - NOVEMBER 30, 2014
belmontbeacon.com
VOLUME 1, NO. 30
Millions of illegal immigrants now have Long Beach a chance to live American Dream Airport by jennifer schlueter receives prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
of stainless steel sheet piles coated to prevent rust in the marine environment. The 47 ½ foot sheet piles will be driven into the ground using silent piler technology, which also limits vibration and liquefaction. The project will also install accessible and code-compliant sidewalks, stairs for accessing gangways, ladders that lead to private slips, a new guardrail, and
On Tuesday, November 18, the Long Beach City Council was presented with the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation by the League of California Cities for the new concourse at Long Beach Airport, which provides a unique and innovative space for travelers and serves as an ideal gateway to the City. “Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the City, the community, and airport tenants, Long Beach Airport is known internationally as an outstanding airport,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “With the receipt of the Helen Putnam award, our Airport is now an even greater source of pride for our City.” The concourse blends LGB’s rich history with a contemporary sensibility and maintains its reputation as the beloved hometown airport. Designed to sustain LGB’s convenience, new features include a consolidated security screening area, spacious boarding lounges, and an expanded food and beverage program with favorite local restaurants. Councilwoman Stacy Mungo accepted the award on behalf of the City in September at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. “I am proud of Long Beach and our airport team for earning this prestigious award.
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March for immigration rights in San Bernardino - Photo by Erika Paz
Last Thursday, in his immigration speech, Obama promised to increase the budget for law enforcement at our Southern border to prevent illegal crossings and to speed up deportation of “those
who do cross over.” Additionally, he promised to “make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants, graduates and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy;” however, he emphasized that
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Naples seawall replacement set to begin The City of Long Beach will begin constructing new seawalls this week along one portion of the Rivo Alto Canal in Naples Island. The section stretches from the Ravenna Bridge to the eastern portion of The Toledo Bridge, about 1,900 linear feet between the north and south sides. This project is the first phase of a multiphase replacement of the public seawalls surrounding the island. “The repairs in this portion
of Rivo Alto Canal are imperative to maintaining the integrity of the island, which is an asset the City aims to preserve and enhance for future generations,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “This investment preserves a beautiful area of our city that provides aquatic recreation in the canal as well as a wonderful right-of-way for the public to enjoy as pedestrian space.” The new seawalls will consist