HEAL North Long Beach & KAISER Permanente

I just wanted to thank Kaiser Permanente for their commitment to health in North Long Beach. They have invested $1 MILLION dollars and a 3 year commitment to HEAL - Healthy Eating Active Living devised to help residents in the North Long Beach area to become healthy and THRIVE. They will be joined with the Health and Human Services Department of Long Beach.

Long Beach Airport

Congratulations to US!!! Did you know that our very own quaint little Long Beach Airport ranks #2 for lowest airfare in the NATION??? I can't wait for the new concourse to be finished, looks like they are slightly ahead of schedule and are due to complete their tasks in 2013!!!

Long Beach Bike Fest 2012

Hey there all you bike enthusiasts - have I got great news for you!!!
On Saturday May 5th, 2012, Long Beach will be having it's 4th Annual BIKE FEST!!! You have a few route to choose from, there's a 4 mile family friendly ride, a 31 or 62 picturesque Century Ride or a 100 mile beast! Check out www.BikeFestLB.com for details! Don't forget your helmets!!!

Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Christmas Trees at the end of the season can be a danger for fire. Make sure you dispose of them properly.

The City of Long Beach has 2 types of 'tree-cycling' services. Residents can chose to have their trees picked up by curbside service - this is for residents that already have a refuse pick up in place - the date scheduled for this service is January 7th by 7am. Trees must have all decor removed.

Other option is to drop off at one of twelve designated city parks by January 6th. To find the closest nearest you - visit: http://bit.ly/sO4WVg

Holiday Safety Tips for our Animals!!!

As a VERY IMPORTANT reminder: foods that are safe for humans are not always safe for pets:

Chocolate can cause hyperexcitability, nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea and even death.
Xylitol (sugar substitute) can cause a drop in blood sugar, collpase, seizure and liver failure in dogs.
Grapes/raisins can lead to kidney failure in dogs.

Don't forget about the tempting decor too: if eaten, they can get lodged in intestines requiring surgery.

Holiday plants also can pose an issue if ingested: Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias are NOT meant to be eaten and can cause gastrointestinal issues.

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE!!!

City of LB WEBSITE

Our city is wanting your help. Do you have an idea to help their website? Are you happy with the services available on it? Have an idea on how to make it more user-friendly? If you answered YES to any of these questions, please take a brief 3 minute survey @ www.longbeach.gov/feedback

BATS in Long Beach!

The LB Heath Department wants to remind us NOT to handle wildlife...BATS were recently found dead in the Downtown LB area and they tested positive for rabies.

Direct contact with BATS should be avoided. If you find a dead bat - contact Animal Care Services @ 562-570-7387 for retrieval and testing. If you think you may have been bitten, seek medical attention immediately. Bats have very small teeth and sometime you cant even see the bite.