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Thursday, May 25, 2017 - may 31, 2017 - Volume 21, No.21
Long Beach Observes Building Safety Month City’s building superintendent is first from Long Beach to be named California Building Officials President
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he City of Long Beach is proud to recognize the 37th annual Building Safety Month (BSM) alongside the International Code Council (ICC) and its 63,000 members worldwide. The BSM campaign aims to improve public safety by
increasing awareness to help individuals, families, and businesses learn what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. “Long Beach is proud to take part in this important and informational awareness campaign,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Building
Safety Month is an opportunity for us to recognize the critical role that our Building Team plays in keeping us safe at home, at work, and in the City.” The campaign promotes the need for the adoption of modern, model building codes, a strong and
City of Riverside Jumps to #6 Among ‘Top 100 Best Fleets’ in U.S.
Vehicle fleet recognized for innovation, staff development and alternative fuels program leadership
The City of Riverside vehicle fleet was recognized as #6 of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas by Government Fleet Magazine at the annual National Association of Fleet Administrators Institute & Expo. The ranking was a significant jump forward from
Riverside’s 2016 ranking of #32 among 38,000 public fleets. Riverside’s fleet was recognized for its ongoing alternative fuels program leadership with the addition of a hydrogen fuel station; emphasis on staff develop-
ment with training and certification programs; and cost effective and efficient delivery of services. “Being in the Top 10 Best Fleets in the Americas is extraordinary and the adSEE PAGE 2
efficient code enforcement system, and a well-trained, professional workforce to ensure public safety. The fourth week of BSM, kicking off today, is dedicated to investment in technology for safety, energy, and water efficiency. “Long Beach has im-
plemented electronic plan checking, streamlined various permitting processes, and adopted the 2016 California Building Standards Code, in recognition of the significant need for advancing technology that enhancSEE PAGE 3
Buster Balloon Returns to the San Bernardino Public Library One of Southern California's most popular children's entertainers, Buster Balloon, will be performing his comedy balloon show live at the Feldheym Central Library. This free family performance will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 for the kick off celebration of the Summer Reading Game. It will be at 3 p.m. in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Library at 555 W. 6th Street. This show is an inflatable extravaganza of vaudevillian entertainment featuring the human cartoon character that is Buster Balloon. His performances are a wild and wacky mix of side splitting comedy, mind boggling magic, and of course the most amazing twisted balloon creations you have ever seen! Based in Orange County, California, Buster Balloon is an international awardwinning balloon artist and children’s entertainer who has performed all across the USA, as well as the UK, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Israel. Buster has worked with Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and has performed at The White House on two occasions. For more information call the library at (909) 3818235 or visit https://www. facebook.com/SBPLfriends/. For more information about Buster Balloon’s shows visit http://busterballoon.com or follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ BusterBalloonFanPage.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Now in Effect
County law enforcement will show zero tolerance As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacations, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. Aimed at enforcing seat belt use to help keep you and your family safe, the national
seat belt campaign will take place till June 4, concurrent with one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year. Deputies will conduct five nighttime seat belt enforcement operations during the two week Click It Or Ticket mobilization to help lower
California’s traffic deaths. In addition to these special patrols, deputies on routine patrol will also be looking for unrestrained drivers and passengers to stop and cite. “Our law enforcement personnel see firsthand SEE PAGE 2