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VOL. XLI NO. 22
In this issue COMMUNITY
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May 24, 2019
Introducing a ‘vision’ on climate change
‘Waiting and learning’ about marijuana
Signal Hill’s cannabis-regulation subcommittee shares findings at meeting. Page 3
Lissette Mendoza | Signal Tribune
A young visitor plays with the virtual waterfall located inside the orientation gallery at the Pacific Visions Wing preview at the Ocean Theatre on Thursday, May 16. The interactive waterfall is 18-feet wide and responds to movement.
Officials led a preview of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s newest expansion. City of SH raises Pride flag at City Hall Officials hosted a public ceremony recognizing Harvey Milk Day and LGBTQ rights. Page 7
OPINION
Lissette Mendoza Editorial Intern
The first major addition to the Aquarium of the Pacific since its opening in 1998, the Pacific Visions Wing is set to open to the public Friday, May 24. The 29,000-square-foot, two-story building will introduce a digital art gallery, theaters and interactive exhibitions with a focus on bringing awareness to climate change. Last week, the Signal Tribune was invited to a preview of the $53-million expansion to the Aquarium of the Pacific. One of the main showcases of the event was the presentation of the Honda Pacific Visions Theater: a two-story digital theatre with over 300 seats; a 32-foot-tall, 130-foot-long projection wall; and mist, wind and sound effects for an immersive experience.
Photo by Tom Bonner, Aquarium of the Pacific
The Honda Pacific Visions Theater, part of the newest expansion to the Aquarium of the Pacific
LB City Council halts discussion, vote on merging police with airport security
Stakeholders cite problems with training and staffing if integration moves forward. Read up on BKBIA Directory to learn about all businesses in Bixby Knolls area Page 4
Cory Bilicko Staff Writer
At its May 21 meeting, the Long Beach City Council halted any further discussion on an item introduced by staff that would integrate security personnel at the airport
with the police department. The following are some highlights of Tuesday’s meeting. Airport security A month after it had postponed voting on the matter, the council heard a staff report and public
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comment on an item authorizing the integration of the security department at Long Beach Airport with the Long Beach Police Department. Alejandrina Basquez, the City’s director of human resources, explained that there has been a na-
tionwide emphasis on increased airport security since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and that Long Beach officials began proposing integration of the two entities in early 2002. see COUNCIL page 14