Lynn went back to work in 1970 and was the switchboard operator at Walkers Department store at Fourth and Pine streets in downtown Long Beach until they went out of business. She worked as the switchboard operator at Buffum’s on Broadway. When Buffum’s moved into the new Long Beach Mall, she moved with the company, working there until Buffum’s closed. She has been a LW resident since March

There are two sides of the park. Facing the ocean, the stage will be on the left side of the park. The grass area on this side often fills up quicker, so patrons should plan on arriving earlier to secure spots there. On the right side, there is a speaker for concert goers to enjoy the live music, but the crowd is often more spaced out, and children and dogs play in between the blankets. Chamber

Staff at the library can help people troubleshoot any issues they may encounter with Banner IDs, myGateway or any other NOCE-related matters. People are welcome to visit the library in-person Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to receive this help. —Taylor Greene, library manager

JUNETEENTH Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” is the annual commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. The holiday has long been celebrated by African Americans. And on June 15, 2021, the Senate unanimously passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, estab- lishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Legislators were spurred on

Crews were scheduled to begin installing piles for the sound wall along North Gate Road as early as Monday, June 13. The work is expected to occur from 7 a.m. -4 p.m. for approximately two weeks. In addition, North Gate Road is scheduled to close as early as Monday, June 20, for approximately three months to allow crews to install a new 18-inch sewer line underneath I-405. The sewer line will

Phase 1 of the 2022 GRF Paving Project started on June 13. Annadale Drive, Burning Tree Lane, St. John Road and south Del Monte Drive in Mutual 17 will be the first streets to undergo asphalt replacement. The work should be finished by June 30. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution in construction zones. The GRF Board awarded a $2.6 million contract to MJ Jurado for resurfacing and slurry