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It’s hard to believe, but this Wednesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Cerritos Air Crash. On a cloudless Sunday afternoon in 1986, a small airplane collided with a Aero Mexico DC-9 in the skies above Cerritos. Death and destruction rained down on our city, devastating a community that is still feeling the effects to this day. I was Mayor of Cerritos … Continue reading The Cerritos Air Crash: 30 Years Later →

This September, Kheir Center – based in the heart of Koreatown – will celebrate its 30th anniversary of delivering care to residents across Los Angeles County. What started as a one-room social service office in 1986, providing basic healthcare to non-English speaking Koreans, has since evolved to so much more. Today, the organization provides comprehensive health care for a diverse … Continue reading Kheir Center to Celebrate 30 Years of Providing Multilingual Healthcare to L.A. County Residents →

Grab your beach chair, blanket, a basketful of snacks, and a few friends and family members. There’s still time to immerse your senses in the world of Shakespeare this summer. Now in its 19th season of touring, Shakespeare by the Sea, will hit 20-plus venues by the end of August, sharing popular evening performances in park and beach locations stretching … Continue reading Shakespeare by the Sea Tours L.A. County with Free Summer Shows →

As the summer months approach, kids with too much time on their hands often find ways to get into trouble. “Teens will experiment with drugs, sex and gangs, while younger kids wear on their parents’ nerves in close quarters,” said Jessica Quintana, executive director of Centro C.H.A. in Long Beach. “We need to offer a positive alternative and surround our … Continue reading Centro C.H.A. Delivering Programs to Keep Long Beach Safe and Thriving →

We are getting you ready for the arrival of ET-94, the 15-story tall space shuttle external tank that will navigate its way through the streets of Los Angeles County later this week. From its arrival in Marina del Rey early Wednesday morning to the start of its trek to the California Science Center late Friday night, we’ve got you covered every step … Continue reading Everything you need to know about ET-94’s trek through L.A. County →

Love before learning. That simple philosophy fuels the multiple programs and services offered by Long Beach’s Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. (ASD), a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-long learning, community service and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people with disabilities of all ages. Helen Dolas founded the organization in 1982, starting her journey with just three students … Continue reading Long Beach arts program for the disabled celebrates 35 years →

Thank you President Benton, Dean Peterson, professors, parents and friends – my family. Most importantly, congratulations graduates! Thank you for inviting me to speak to you on this important day.  I am honored, actually shocked, to be here today. While I appreciate the kind and generous introduction, I’m really just a guy who grew up in Rock Island, Illinois on … Continue reading Pepperdine School of Public Policy Commencement Address →