The Signal Hill City Council reviewed and appointed several residents to the Civil Service Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions on April 22 Commissions are made up of residents who act as advisors to the City Council and City staff They meet monthly and are paid only for the meetings they attend Nine commissioners were selected across the three commissions Residents will serve four-year terms on their appointed commissions from June 1 to May 31 The Parks and Recreation Commission’s duties are to program leisurely activities facilities and services for Signal Hill residents The commission also recommends policies concerning all parks and recreation properties programs and activities and can recommend programs for the improvement acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities The commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m The Parks and Recreation Commission was the most applied to throughout the evening The three chosen commissioners were all incumbents with some serving for several months and some for years Re-appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioners:  The two additional existing commissioners are Kiran Gidwani and Caroline Kiss-Lee The duties of the Civil Service Commission is to approve eligibility lists of those determined to be qualified for classified service in the City They also hear appeals of classified employees involving suspensions The Civil Service Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m Commissioners receive $75 for every meeting they attend Four residents applied for the Civil Service Commission Newly appointed Civil Service Commissioners: Gengenbacher and Arzate both applied for the Parks and Recreation Commission but were appointed to the Civil Service Commission Duties of the Planning Commission include holding hearings and decisions on land use matters including environmental review The commission also conducts studies concerning land use issues and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning conditional use permits zoning ordinances and general plan amendments The Planning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m Commissioners earn $125 for every meeting they attend All three members appointed are incumbents on the commission Two additional members already on the commission are Perica Bell and Saeida Miller Councilmember Tina Hansen told the newly appointed commissioners their positions are not necessarily “locked in,” and they can step down and apply for another commission if a spot opens up “We always remind everyone that there’s lots of opportunities to serve in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said most of our new commissioners have been serving on committees and have gotten involved with our leadership academy and other things like that […] there are great ways to get connected to the residents and serve the community and do more.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Weekly community newspaper covering Long Beach and Signal Hill You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Calgary Signal Hill 2025 federal election live results. 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The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Signal Hill City Council approved an economic analysis for their Opportunity Study Areas (OSA) on March 25 This document outlines the potential economic and residential future of the city The analysis will inform city officials on how to redevelop Signal Hill to ensure economic growth Councilmembers will have to approve new zoning designations for the chosen parts of the study with the goal to boost opportunities for residential At the heart of the project is the creation of a central gathering place for residents referred to both as a business district and town center This area does not have a chosen location as of now but will serve to bring neighbors together and create a public identity for Signal Hill that is unique to the city’s history and aspirations Councilmembers envision a place that balances community and economic activity The OSAs are broken down into three areas in Signal Hill:  This accounts for roughly 210 acres of Signal Hill The areas included in the study span from Atlantic Avenue to Temple Avenue from east to west and from Spring Street to Willow Street north to south Most of this land is currently used for industrial/manufacturing buildings occupied by oil production or is abandoned A complete breakdown of the usage of the area at the moment:  Most of the land in the OSAs is currently zoned for retail and industrial as well as land between Cherry Avenue and Walnut Street already zoned for a town center City Manager Carlo Tomaino said the boundaries of the OSAs may change a bit going forward Three housing developments (still under progress) sit inside the largest OSA:  Signal Hill City Council appointed Placeworks The 100-page document covers market demands development trends and economic opportunity “Our data driven process starts with an economic study area to identify what the potentially best fit is to benefit our community as we look to grow and move forward,” Tomaino said features an increase in retail and housing the business district/town center aims to create a symbiotic relationship between the two Main land uses proposed in the OSA are residential The exact location for the town center has not been decided yet but the 2023-2028 Strategic Plans envisions a town center around the intersection of Willow Street and Cherry Avenue Building more residential homes will not only address the need for housing in Southern California but can help the city achieve its other goals Having more residents will contribute to the city’s sales tax by having more people buying locally as well as contributing to the sense of community by having more people activating the town center “It’s well understood that we have underdeveloped housing in Southern California and there’s pent-up demand,” said Steve Gunnells “What we hear from developers is their challenge is finding a piece of land they can build on.” the economic analysis states that for-sale townhomes are ideal for development but Placeworks is hopeful that multi-family developments will be feasible as well Options pitched for residential developments include a townhome community of 10-24 units per acre The City will also consider multifamily developments with 24 units per acre with a ground floor retail and common open space Signal Hill competes with Long Beach and Lakewood to attract visitors to their hotels there are nine hotels competing with Signal Hill but the city’s hotels report near-pre-pandemic numbers Tomaino pointed out that the land on Spring Street and Atlantic Avenue is the largest city-owned property they have so it would be ideal for a hotel if that’s the direction the city wants He added that the City should make a decision on that property sooner rather than later so Signal Hill’s hotel market isn’t dictated by surrounding cities “While most of the things we do with our neighbors economic development is competitive,” Tomaino said Mayor Keir Jones added that another hotel would be beneficial with the 2028 Olympics being hosted in Los Angeles and Long Beach store options include specialty food stores Possibilities just outside the boundaries of the OSAs include liquor stores lawn and garden stores as well as sporting goods and hobby stores Councilmembers also talked about a retail space that is unique to Signal Hill, and the possibility of an adaptive reuse space similar to The Camp in Costa Mesa and the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano “I don’t envision a destination spot for a major attraction but something hopefully in the middle,” said Councilmember Lori Woods “For me that’s the challenge … creating a unique gathering space that’s not a stamp out from Steelcraft or stamped out from other ‘unique’ gathering spaces that pop up and look the same.” The office market has not recovered since the pandemic there is a stronger demand for industrial space This can include office and work space for aerospace companies and other technical industries The city council will conduct check-ups with the City Manager’s Office and are expecting an update on overlay zones and a location for the town center in the fall They also hope to finalize the boundaries of the OSA by then The City of Signal Hill has appointed Captain Brad Kenneally as the next chief of police Kenneally formerly served with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years Kenneally was chosen for his extensive operational experience strategic leadership and a strong commitment to community-based policing according to a press release from the City He will fill the vacant position left by the sudden passing of former Chief Wayne Byerley in December 2024 “I am deeply honored to serve as Signal Hill’s next Chief of Police,” Chief Kenneally said in a public statement “This city and this department have a special energy — one rooted in community I look forward to continuing this work and leading our department with integrity and a genuine commitment to the residents of Signal Hill.”  Chief Kenneally joined the Signal Hill Police Department as interim chief of police in December 2024 quickly immersing himself in all aspects of department operations ability to think outside the box and skill in identifying creative solutions adaptability and a commitment to integrity One of Kenneally’s key roles was to build strong relationships with department personnel and navigate evolving community safety needs “We are thrilled to welcome Captain Kenneally as the 18th Chief of Police for the City of Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said in a public statement and deep commitment to community-focused policing make him the right person to lead our department into the future Captain Kenneally brings not only years of experience but also a genuine passion for service and the ability to inspire meaningful change the Signal Hill Police Department will continue to grow strong and more  connected to the community we serve.”  While with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Kenneally led the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana — the county’s largest and busiest court he oversaw daily court operations and supervised more than 120 sworn and non-sworn personnel His exemplary service was recognized in 2010 when he received the department’s prestigious  Deputy of the Year award A formal swearing-in ceremony for Chief Kenneally will be planned for a future date many families will be gathering to enjoy a meal and each other’s company for Easter For families with children hoping to get another day of celebrating or needing help putting together an egg hunt for their kids these Saturday events in Long Beach and Signal Hill offer free egg hunts Kids are invited to hunt for more than 4,000 hidden eggs around the Red Car Greenbelt during this egg hunt Families can also take pictures with the Easter Bunny Local business Paniq Room Long Beach is inviting children 8 and younger to look for hidden eggs all throughout their downtown building (327 Pine Ave.) with an additional chance to win bonus prizes and there are no limits to how many eggs you can find so visitors must register ahead by calling 562-644-6583 Children can bring their own baskets to hunt for eggs at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) and meet the Easter Bunny Recreation & Library Services is hosting this community celebration at Signal Hill Park (2175 Cherry Ave.) Children participating in the egg hunt should bring their own baskets Photos with the bunny will also end at 12:30 p.m Those participating in activities will require a $5 wristband Anthony Neighborhood Association is hosting this Easter celebration at Gumbiner Park (880 E featuring free Easter baskets for the first 100 kids Residents should note that several major retailers in California are opting to close Sunday for the first time in years, including Target, TJ Maxx, Sam’s Club, Costco and more If your answer to both of these questions is a resounding ‘yes’ then read the following: Signal Hill residents are invited to take place in a citywide photo contest running throughout March No experience is necessary to participate in this community-wide photo contest This photographic celebration of the city’s residents landmarks and hilltop views invites local photographers to capture the essence of Signal Hill through their lens Submissions will be split between two categories; scenic and community and two divisions; youth (ages 17 and younger) and adults (ages 18 and older) There is a limit of two photo entries per person. Photos are to be submitted in a digital format through the contest entry page now through March 31 2nd and 3rd place winners in each division and category will receive recognition an award from Mayor Keir Jones and a Target gift card Finalists will be notified by May 1 and honored at a Signal Hill City Council meeting The winning photos will be displayed at Signal Hill City Hall through the end of 2025 contact the City’s Communications Division at 562-989-7300 Keir Jones has always felt at home in Signal Hill He can remember the moment he and his husband moved from Long Beach and found their “dream place up on the hill” and never looked back He’s since made it his goal that everyone feels the warm welcome that drew him to the city and now he’s ready to usher in the next chapter his growth as a councilmember and the future he sees for Signal Hill This interview was edited for length and clarity Keir Jones: In a lot of my leadership roles that I’ve had in my life I try to get inclusion and try to get everyone working towards goals so I listen a lot and I take action Folks were retiring from city council and someone said “We really need you to do this” and so I ran The first time I ran I lost by one vote and so I’m like I almost won and I really want to do this.” So I ran again two years later and was elected it’s a mini version of Long Beach in some ways because it’s very eclectic but it has a small town feeling so you get to know your neighbors we really do have a lot of opportunity to shape the future of the city and that’s why I continue to serve because we really have some great opportunities with our vacant land to build some really special places to really make Signal Hill continue to be a place where people want to live [I didn’t] really have an idea of how this is going to work and how do you get your ideas to something on the ground and how do you make an impact in people’s lives just figuring out the processes and how to make change The commemorative flag policy that we have in the city was kind of my way I figured out how to do this It wasn’t just “raise the Pride flag,” it was to create a policy and then create a way ongoing on how we were going to do other commemorative flags So gradually over time we’ve had staff change and now I get to interview the director and I have personal priorities that people have elected me to achieve two is creating a diverse and welcoming community and I set those priorities in my mind with who we’re selecting as the leadership team in the city and so what has me really excited is that we have a great team and these folks all see the vision that the rest of the council sees for the future of this city and we’re really working hard at making the progress now So I plan on running again in two years because we’re getting the planning going now we get to figure out how to execute it This term is really about setting the groundwork and creating the planning and reaching out into the community to get everybody engaged K.J.: Signal Hill was a majority LGBT council in the early 2000s and potentially one of the first city councils in the country to be majority LGBT The council members were really about getting the work done for the city They didn’t make inclusion or diversity really a focus Signal Hill really did always celebrate diversity a lot of folks didn’t even realize that we had an LGBT majority city council I know that Signal Hill is a very welcoming place that’s part of the reason I live here is that Long Beach and Signal Hill have always been a very inclusive community Signal Hill is where I know a lot of the LGBT folks from Long Beach all moved to and I felt like it was really important to celebrate that history and also make sure people always know that Signal Hill is a welcoming place for all And I felt like the commemorative flag policy was a great visible way to show K.J.: One of the things I really want to talk about is our opportunity study area Our economic study area consultant was put into place this year So we’re looking at redeveloping all of Central Signal Hill that is north of Willow and South of the 405 and so the report that we get will give us feasibility about what would be successful here what types of residential can you construct and then we’ll start doing community outreach about that plan and then we hope to create an overlay zone in that area so developers will want to come in and they’ll know that this project will be economically viable and they’ll already have the zoning in place so that they can construct [Editor’s note: An overlay zone is a special zoning district that adds additional regulations to an existing base zone the overlay zones could allow for different development types that are not allowed today such as residential Placeworks [the consulting group] will come back and they’ll say this is what we see as being feasible and then we’ll start doing community outreach around what the feasibility things are and then the final opportunity zone overlays will probably go to hearing and approval in the fall It should be done by the end of the year because it’s one of my goals for the year K.J.: Functional zero homelessness; to continue that. We really made it a priority to hit functional zero last year and we really wanted to make sure we had a sustainability plan to stay functional zero and we’re almost at a year now and our goal is to continue to serve people in need and our goal is to make sure no one falls through the cracks We really do try to think outside the box to find ways to make sure that we continue to be at functional zero on homelessness There’s also the Hillbrook Park grand opening, we have the Audi grand opening coming up. So hopefully we’ll continue to focus on developing a really strong and thriving business community. Walnut Bluff is our first workforce housing it’s kind of into the opportunity study zone The other aspect of that is the design element so we were going to be ironing out the design aesthetic basically for that whole Central Signal Hill because Walnut Bluff will be the first residential project in it We’re really excited to work with the community on “What does downtown Signal Hill look like?” Do you want it to look like a Western town We want Signal Hill to have its own distinctive look Then we have the courtyard residential project on Temple that we have groundbreaking on this year, so that’s eight market rate units on Temple; single-family detached. The Civic Center Master Plan the first element of that is the groundbreaking for the new amphitheater The new amphitheater is kind of the cornerstone to our whole Civic Center Master Plan along with the amphitheater that we approved this year that the terraces and the green space get improved around Signal Hill Park my focus with the commemorative flag program is unity The commemorative flags are really about celebrating our people and unifying our community we’re flying the Older Americans Flag for the first time we are flying the International Men’s Day flag for the first time and then we’re flying the Interfaith Month of Gratitude Flag for the first time The idea is to create unifying moments for our community to come together but celebrate what we have in common and what our goals are K.J.: The biggest change is that now we live in a city that is proud of who we are where we came from and who our neighbor is and we’re excited to learn about different religions and faiths and we’re all at the gym together and we’re all walking the hill together and I don’t know that I saw that when I first moved here or wasn’t aware of it as much as I am now and that’s what’s going to make our city super successful is that people want to live here because of the diversity People come here and they feel comfortable we have infrastructure that needs to be fixed We are in the same brush zones that Long Beach is So all the challenges that Long Beach has we have here we navigate those challenges in a different way and that way is we have a way smaller budget to accomplish the same goals of serving our residents and our business community is finding the best people and then making sure they’re happy So we really work on recruiting and retaining the best possible people so that they can continue to build the best possible city really hiring the best police chief we could hire was a priority We wanted to make sure that our team at the police department was well-trained and had somebody that could lead them to results and that’s why losing the chief was so devastating So it’s still a very huge priority for us to make sure we have a world class police department Our chief of police [Brad Kenneally] is interim and he’s great so I’m expecting to have a lot of continuity there The Chief wasn’t here very long and his impact will be felt for years I’m good,” and he left us in a good place K.J.: Our biggest challenge going forward is having feasible projects that are financially viable for developers that help us achieve our goals We need to continue to diversify our economic base […] But we face some significant obstacles in economic development being that we are an oil city and those obstacles are really preventing further development when it comes to housing In the coming year we hope to work with our state government and our developers so that we can continue to move away from oil operations to mixed-use residential and commercial development Where we need to work with Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP) a lot is when there’s an active well on a site it needs to be moved or it needs to be [re]mitigated SHP happens to be who’s operating the site today the site could have been operated by 10 different oil companies and the standards now for remediation are much higher all the old wells that might have been there from 20 have to be all remediated and brought to current code Even though there might be one active well the site could have had a hundred inactive wells that were remediated in the past that have to be re-addressed and brought to current standard Signal Hill Petroleum being our primary operator tends to be the best suited to resolve all that too is to continue to do what’s in the best interest of Signal Hill our interests are way different than they were 100 years ago is that it’s all cleaned up and we have zero production I think that’s what most of the residents and even SHP know that the goal is So it’s really about finding the best way to that goal and making sure that Signal Hill continues to be a safe place for people to live And if we can progress towards that goal more quickly I’m not trying to slow that down in any fashion but I also understand that our current oil producer is in the best position to help us get to zero I’m working with everyone involved to try to accomplish that goal We will hit that goal someday and the goal to get to zero can’t be in spite of doing what’s best for the city and the residents here We want it to continue to be a safe place and my goal is to make that happen We have been impacted by oil production from day one and have taken every effort to make it as safe as possible for our residents and we’ll continue to do that Our biggest obstacle is the funding to make that happen and our best mechanism today to clean up a site is new development because the new developer comes in and they have to mitigate all those old wells and clean it up The whole site has to be profitable enough for that to happen and then it gets cleaned up and then we can move to the next site we really have our hands tied to make progress towards that goal He had his own business and he asked me to help with his business and every moment in his life was a reason to celebrate but he was always there to help people achieve what they wanted to achieve He would find out where you are trying to go and he would work at helping you accomplish that goal K.J.: I spend my free time with my husband and my dog Cooper and we walk the hill Cooper is a rescue dog that is absolutely the smartest this dog communicates at this point and part of that is I’m a pretty empathetic person and look for cues so I pick up on Cooper’s cues and know what cues for me that he’s picking up on I’m at the gym every day in Signal Hill so my health and wellness is a huge priority for my free time and we have a great place for that in Signal Hill we go around with the dog around the hilltop our trail system will continue through Central Signal Hill all the way to North Signal Hill I’m the president of the Community Foundation this is my goal to get people to really get into the foundation If there is one thing I continued to do in Signal Hill because this is where I make the most impact that I control and particularly at the beginning with the uncertainty and we got a huge grant from residents and businesses and we created the most wonderful food distribution program … So anything the city doesn’t provide folks can apply to the foundation for a grant like for swimming lessons K.J.: “Groundhog Day,” “Scrooged,” “Devil Wears Prada” and “Out of Africa.” The voters of Signal Hill have selected Lori Woods Robert Copeland and newcomer Charlie Honeycutt to represent them on the city council The election results have not yet been finalized by Los Angeles County The County will certify and announce the official results by Dec Honeycutt won 27.09% and candidate Sonia Savoulian garnered 15.71% Woods has been a member of the city council since 2013 Copeland has been on the city council since 2017 Honeycutt is a newcomer to the city council but a long time public servant for Signal Hill He worked for the City of Signal Hill beginning in the late ‘80s and served as city manager from 2017 to 2019 Signal Hill voters tend to keep voting incumbents into office so Honeycutt potentially has a long career on the city council ahead of him if he chooses to continue running in future elections This year’s election was unique in that long time Councilmember Ed Wilson chose to retire instead of running for re-election which left room for at least one newcomer to the council The City of Signal Hill will install its newly elected council members during a city council meeting on Dec there were 6,702 registered voters living in the city Around 5,799 Signal Hill voters participated in the city council election approximately 86% of the city’s registered voters Daritza Gonzalez also won her uncontested campaign for city clerk To keep up with the tally of votes, visit the LA County website results.lavote.gov Signal Hill Vice Mayor Ed Wilson decided not to run for city council in this last election The voters have now passed the torch to long-time public servant and first-time councilman Charlie Honeycutt Wilson was first elected to the city council in 1997 He is the longest-serving Black city council member in the state and Signal Hill’s first and only Black council member Wilson aimed to increase property values in Long Beach boost diversity among City staff and counter systemic racism He also worked to get Signal Hill its own zip code whereas in the past it had to share zip codes with Long Beach as illustrated by the multi-million dollar homes on the hill a balanced city budget with plenty of reserve funds the creation of the Diversity Coalition Committee and the greatly increased diversity of City staff “I believe that change is the one constant in life,” Wilson told the Signal Tribune “You’re either going to lead change or you’re going to follow it and the more people that are involved with different perspectives Wilson’s career and retirement were celebrated with an event hosted by the City at City Hall on Nov during which numerous other public officials thanked Wilson for his service to the community Wilson’s departure marks the end of an era but it also ushers in a new chapter for the city council with the election of Charlie Honeycutt to fill his seat worked for the City starting in the ‘80s and served as the city manager from 2017 to 2019 “Charlie was a fantastic city manager and he’s always had the best interest of the city at heart I respect him tremendously,” Wilson told the Signal Tribune Honeycutt told the Signal Tribune that he only decided to run for the open city council seat because Wilson decided to retire He said numerous residents had expressed concerns to him about the potential loss of experience on the council due to Wilson’s retirement and incumbents Lori Woods and Robert Copeland ran for three city council seats in the election held earlier this month “I’m just very thankful for everybody who voted for me the support I received both from the residents and the business community as well,” Honeycutt told the Signal Tribune “I want to be a council member that’s accessible So if anybody needs to talk to a council member Honeycutt said one of his main goals while in office will be to support public safety and the police department “I want to make sure that our community remains safe,” said Honeycutt who also serves as the president of the Signal Hill Police Foundation “I want to make sure our police department has all the resources that they need the council has made sure that happened […] But I want to make sure that our public safety is well supported” Honeycutt also said he wants to help development projects move forward such as the new Civic Center and Heritage Square Honeycutt will take his seat on the Signal Hill City Council during the regularly scheduled meeting on Dec and council members can be reelected an indefinite number of times “I’m going to do my best to listen to the ideas and concerns of the residents here and have that guide my decision making,” Honeycutt told the Signal Tribune Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Signal Hill City Council in the upcoming November election Signal Hill uses an at-large voting system so all four candidates will appear on the ballots of Signal Hill residents who will then choose which three they want to elect The three candidates who each receive the most votes will be elected and serve a four-year term are running to retain their seats on the city council The third seat is currently held by Edward Wilson who plans to retire from the council after this term ends There will also be an election for Signal Hill City Clerk but the only candidate running is the current city clerk The graphic provides a breakdown of the political experience statements submitted and donors for each candidate in an effort to provide unbiased information that Signal Hill residents can use to make their decision This article was previously published with old text from a different election story and was updated with the correct text on Oct you forgot to replace the word “judges” with “city counsel members” We had the wrong text dropped but have since updated it The City of Signal Hill announced on Thursday that its Chief of Police died from a medical emergency while on the job on Wednesday and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill,” Mayor Keir Jones said in a press release “We are deeply grateful for his service and profoundly saddened by his loss.”  Byerley is survived by his wife and teenage son Byerley served as Chief of Police for the Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) since May 2023 He was Signal Hill’s first permanent police chief after the retirement of previous police chief Christopher Nunley in 2021 Two interim police chiefs served from 2021 to 2023 Lieutenant and Captain for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Captain of the Investigative and Administrative Services department for the Los Alamitos Police Department the City of Signal Hill said that Byerley “deeply cared about the Signal Hill Police Department and community and implored everyone to support one another.” During his time as chief of police, Byerley promoted work-life balance, and created a hirning program to attract officers from other cities to SHPD It is unclear at this time who will lead SHPD or when the City will begin looking for a replacement “It’s been a great journey to be the chief of police here,” Byerley said when he was sworn into office during a July 2023 city council meeting The Signal Hill Police Officers’ Association and The Signal Hill Police Foundation have established a fundraising effort through “Help A Hero” to support Chief Byerley’s family Signal Hill residents and City officials sang carols snapped photos and welcomed Santa Claus to town at a decked out Christmas Tree Lighting event Wednesday evening Hundreds of families packed into Jessie Nelson Circle in front of City Hall to witness the lawn and adjacent park become illuminated with Christmas lights and displays The evening began with a capella group The Alley Cats drawing laughter and singing from the crowd with holiday favorites Children screamed with joy when Santa and Mrs Claus rolled up to the event in an old-fashioned automobile The Clauses helped councilmember Keir Jones commence a countdown to dazzle the crowd with a giant lit up tree and sparkling displays across Signal Hill Park City officials and dogs showed up in their festive fits to take pictures with Santa or with the giant Christmas tree on the City Hall lawn City staff spent the night giving out centennial ornaments playing games with kids and informing the public about local resources families and Signal Hill city officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Hillbrook Park The previous small climbing structure and lone swingset have been replaced by a large playground with multiple slides Following remarks from City Manager Carlo Tomaino and Mayor Keir Jones dozens of children and their guardians scaled the new playground equipment and ran up and down the sloped surroundings “We had almost a year of neighborhood outreach to find out what the community wanted to use this park for … and we were able to take the original creek water feature out of the middle and create almost double the usable space in the park,” said Mayor Keir Jones “So we’ve created a tremendous community asset here that can be used for recreation and relaxation for the neighborhood for years to come.”  Renovations for Hillbrook Park began nearly a year ago as part of the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan approved in 2021. Signal Hill City Council allocated $1.85 million to the planning designing and implementation of the park renovations The playground equipment was manufactured and installed by Green Giant Landscaping The park’s dry creek bed was removed and replaced with stormwater retention features which made the project eligible for a $173,000 reimbursement from the Metropolitan Water District Residents were also able to give feedback on Signal Hill’s street tree planting plan, which is near completion. Attendees placed stickers on their favorite trees out of 36 options, signaling what kind of trees they want to see in the city. Landscape designers with SWA Group which was chosen to implement the Street Tree Master Plan The Signal Hill Sustainability Committee will review the feedback given at the ribbon cutting ceremony at its meeting Tuesday Signal Hill City Council will then review the committee’s recommendations and finalize the tree planting plan at its meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m The City recently received a $1 million grant from Green Latinos to plant 594 new trees “to combat urban heat caused by lack of tree coverage.” A previous version of this article incorrectly identified the city manager as Tom Modica Signal Hill’s city manager is Carlo Tomaino A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Keir Jones was vice mayor and Robert Copeland was mayor The Signal Hill City Council welcomed its newest member and appointed the new mayor and vice mayor during its meeting on Tuesday Signal Hill voters re-elected incumbents Lori Woods and Robert Copeland and voted in first-time Councilman Charlie Honeycutt — who attended his first meeting on the city council on Tuesday Signal Hill’s councilmembers take turns being mayor and vice mayor The vice mayor typically succeeds the mayor the following year decided to retire this year rather than serve another term as mayor Outgoing Mayor Lori Woods was honored with a reception at Signal Hill City Hall in her honor after Tuesday’s council meeting and will continue to serve as a member of the council Signal Hill City Council meetings take place on alternating Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and can be watched online on Legistar or in person at Signal Hill City Hall Long Beach and Signal Hill boast a variety of opportunities to celebrate learn about and recognize the contributions of the Black community This is a running list and will be updated throughout the month Keep checking in for more events as the month goes on An immersive virtual reality experience at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.) that explores the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech Registration is required and space is limited Children ages 7-12 are invited to create their own colorful paintings inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas at the Los Altos Neighborhood Library (5614 Britton Drive) in honor of Black History Month Residents of all ages are invited to flex their knowledge of Black History during these bingo sessions at the Bach Neighborhood Library (4055 N Have fun while learning about the history and contributions of Black Americans Join journalist and author Lee Hawkins online for a conversation about his memoir “I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free,” which explores his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience Registration through the City’s online event calendar is required Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to celebrate Black History Month with stories about love crafts and playtime at the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E Children ages 6 and up are invited to celebrate Black History Month with a special story and craft at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library (2900 Studebaker Road) Teens are invited to the Dana Neighborhood Library (3680 Atlantic Ave.) for an afternoon of special activities and games in celebration of Black History Month Teens are invited to test their knowledge of Black History win prizes and learn about the rich history and achievements of Black leaders and innovators at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library (2900 Studebaker Road) Families are invited to celebrate Black History Month with games trivia and fun at the Brewitt Neighborhood Library (4036 E Celebrate Black History Month with a viewing of saxophonist Greg Osby’s solo performance at the Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W Residents of the 6th district are invited to learn about the Elevate ’28 projects that will take place in the neighborhood including steps to restore the VIP Records sign developing the African American Cultural District and the Martin Luther King Jr Family Movie Matinee: The public is invited to a screening of the film “Hidden Figures” at the Brewitt Neighborhood Library (4036 E which tells the story of three Black women whose mathematical and engineering contributions helped send American astronauts to space Musical Performance Series and Crafts: 2 p.m Celebrate Black History Month with an afternoon of music and creativity at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W Attendees will be able to make their own shakers and rattles before joining in on a drum circle Limited seating and supplies available on a first-come Hill St.) will host a celebration of African culture featuring rhythmic drumming and dance Black residents can learn about their rights as a renter local politics and how to organize at Playnice (1029 E Anaheim St.) will host a special storytime highlighting African American S.T.E.M Join author Kobina Commeh at the Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W Broadway) for a reading of his newly published picture book “Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim.” Participants will also craft their own Djembe Drum after the reading Black Mosaic Music and Dance Showcase: 6:30 p.m Recreation and Marine invites the public to attend this music and dance showcase at the Long Beach Senior Center (1150 E The event will feature performances by the Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate and other local performers showcasing Black history and culture Signal Hill Invests in CSArch a Leading Architecture and Design Firm Primarily Serving the Education Sector 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Signal Hill Equity Partners ("Signal Hill") a middle-market private equity firm that specializes in investing in regulated and essential service businesses is partnering with CSArch to support the launch of a national architecture This will be the first investment in Signal Hill Fund IV ("Fund IV") and will continue to build on the Firm's legacy of investing and growing private companies into exceptional businesses The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Albany CSArch is a leading education sector focused architecture and design firm that employs over 70 employees across three offices all of whom will continue to collectively lead the organization following the transaction and execute their long-term growth objectives Signal Hill further intends to work with CSArch and help accelerate platform diversification through acquisitions that will support geographic expansion and enhance client and service offerings "CSArch is excited to enter into this new phase of our company's growth The partnership that we are forming with Signal Hill will provide expanded opportunities for both our staff and our clients It has been a pleasure working with the Signal Hill team to date and we look forward to the future." "We are pleased to partner with CSArch and launch our first platform within Fund IV The CSArch team has built an exceptional business with long-term trusted client relationships and industry recognized award-winning designs serving the education sector We look forward to build on this strong legacy and support the team in meeting their growth objectives which aligns strongly with our ethos of building enduring companies."   Signal Hill Equity received legal support from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP with legal support provided by Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP engineering and construction management firm with offices in Albany corporate and advanced technology facilities representing a diverse range of building types Signal Hill Equity Partners to establish a Washington D.C office to further enhance the Firm's presence focus and its commitment to investing in.. Construction & Building Banking & Financial Services Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers Do not sell or share my personal information: Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight Want to get a weekly summary of New Jersey news from dozens of trustworthy news sites and not just one who has five decades in the news business and now publishes local site 70and73.com A rendering of one of the proposed senior homes The yellow border shows where the houses would be built The configuration of the houses on the land A development of 49 small houses restricted to residents 55 and older is scheduled to go before the Voorhees zoning board on Thursday evening The two-bedroom houses would go on 13.75 acres of wooded land off Route 73 northbound and below Signal Hill Drive and sell for about $600,000 according to the plans by developer Tudor Development LLC of Moorestown Driveways to the "Legacy at Whispering Pines" development would connect to Route 73 and Terrace Boulevard The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for an open caucus at 6:45 p.m. in the Voorhees Town Center on Thursday followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. The agenda is here Tudor Development's application notes the land at 116 Route 73 north is zoned for Major Business and the proposed age-restricted dwelling use it not permitted A use variance and subdivision approval is sought from the zoning board An estimated 77 adults would live in the development "Given the age restriction the residents of the development would not include any school-aged children," the documents state The development would add to local property taxes the documents state: $231,419 for the municipal tax $152,854 for the regional school tax and $354,783 for Voorhees schools there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos 🍻 ISM BREWING x Long Beach Watchdog - Join us Thursday, July 25 for a fundraiser beer pairing dinner. Click here for more info. Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree Signal Hill's Police Chief Wayne Byerley died Wednesday evening after suffering a medical emergency at work, city officials announced Thursday It's unclear what type of medical emergency Byerley suffered Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree He spent 32 years working with the Orange County Sheriff's Department rising through the ranks before retiring as a division commander in 2020 he continued his law enforcement career when he joined the Los Alamitos Police Department as a captain he was appointed as the Signal Hill's police chief and unwavering dedication to our community will leave a lasting legacy in Signal Hill," the city's Mayor Keir Jones said in a statement Thursday "We are deeply grateful for his service and profoundly saddened by his loss." Byerley is survived by his wife and 15-year-old son The Long Beach Watchdog is owned by journalists local reporting like the story you just read is important to you The firing of two executives late last year led to a staff vote of no confidence in CEO Blair Kent More than 100 people gathered Downtown on May 1 urging city officials to adopt a rent stabilization policy increase investment in legal aid for immigrants and tenants and create a livable wage “We all make mistakes," owner Jill Pharis said “It's time to address the issue." When the call of the wild is a call for help Support the Long Beach Watchdog and get cool features like dark mode the ability to comment and an ad-free reading experience Already a subscriber? Sign in. creative and educational ways to fill their spring days ahead in Long Beach and Signal Hill Earth-focused celebrations continue throughout the city used book sale and sustainable workshop all happening Saturday at various locations a Signal Hill Mayor’s clean-up on Tuesday morning and a sustainable sewing and mending workshop Thursday evening Residents can connect with neighbors over their hobbies at a crochet club Friday afternoon or a vinyl listening session Tuesday night Long Beach’s food scene is in the spotlight this week a Filipino food market and Cambodian BBQ fair both on Saturday a wine and cheese tasting session Thursday evening and the inaugural Long Beach Taco Week kicking off Sunday at various locations Residents can receive free food from the Long Beach Community Table at 3311 E The third Friday of every month is Crochet Club at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E are welcome to bring whatever projects they’re working on and socialize for an hour Enjoy a French-disco-inspired night of wine dancing and decadent foods at Buvons Wine Bar (1145 Loma Ave.) Customers can dance to disco classics and enjoy wine from the Loire as well as the menu special of oysters and croque monsieur Neighborhood organization AOC7 is hosting this Earth Day Extravaganza at 1800 E resource booths and food and learn ways to combat climate change an “ask the expert” event and tours of the McBride Park Garden at 1550 Martin Luther King Jr Celebrate Filipino culture at KUBO (3976 Atlantic Ave.) with their monthly market featuring food from Smoked and Salted a yap and stitch session with Amorcito Artcito and sounds by DJ Nprev This family-friendly open-air market at 2nd & PCH (6400 Pacific Coast Hwy) will feature sustainable and locally made goods eco-conscious brands and festive ways to celebrate the planet Cambodian New Year Gathering: Noon to 8 p.m Cambodian vegan food vendor Srey Vegan and more vendors will be serving up a slew of Cambodian dishes This Earth Day book sale will allow readers of all ages to shop through gently-used titles at the Brewitt Neighborhood Library (4036 E There will be books for all age groups and reading levels All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Public Library Supply Distribution for Unhoused Community: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join Norfside LB Outreach for their monthly supply distribution for the unhoused residents of North Long Beach. Volunteers will prepare supplies, distribute items and build community with their neighbors. Sign up by messaging @Norfsidelb_outreach on Instagram to receive the location and more details Come enjoy classic cars or show off your own (all makes welcome) at this car show at 366 Cherry Ave Attendees can enjoy complimentary breakfast burritos and coffee while supplies last This 21 and older event invites vinyl lovers to dig through crates from over 20 record dealers participate in vinyl auctions and try food from local vendors at Alex’s Bar (2913 E Long Beach Taco Week: All day. Long Beach’s inaugural Taco Week will run from April 20-27, offering specials from restaurants across the city, ranging from $5 to $15. See all locations and special menus online ‘Wicked’: Times include noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The 2024 sensation “Wicked” returns to the big screen at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (2025 E. Fourth St.), with multiple showtimes from Monday through Saturday. Tickets are $13 for general admission and can be purchased online or at the door Take some time to meditate and restore your health at this sound bath at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Erika Segura from the Sound Bath Studio will lead participants in this restorative experience This session is open to those 18 and older but registration is required by calling 562-989-7323 Mayor Keir Jones and the Signal Hill Sustainable City Committee invites the public to this clean-up event and electric vehicle display at Discovery Well Park (2200 Temple Ave.) light snacks and supplies will be provided Those under 18 can attend with a signed waiver from a legal guardian Seniors can enjoy this low-impact exercise class and meet fellow neighbors at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E This session is free for those 55 years and older Vinyl Listening Session: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This week’s listening session from Good Luck Vinyl Club is Aphex Twin’s “Selected Ambient Works 85-92” at Social List (2105 E. Fourth St.). The album, described as techno, industrial, acid house, IDM and experimental, will be sandwiched by two DJ sets. Tickets are $19 dollars, can be purchased at @goodluckvinylclub on Instagram and comes with a themed cocktail Pet owners who have a cat or dog can create a snuffle mat at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.) for their furry friend to stimulate their mind while they eat This puzzle feeder allows your pet to get physical exercise while they enjoy their meals The community is invited to this regional Long Beach for a Just Economy meeting where there will be a conversation about how race has affected the housing crisis in the city at First Congregational Church (241 Cedar Ave.) Residents can learn how to mend and up-cycle their clothing at this workshop led by Nica Calonsag at the Harte Neighborhood Library (1595 W Attendees will learn how to repair clothes Wine and Cheese Shop: 7 p.m. Enjoy California cheeses and wines in a laid back, educational tasting event at Oh La Vache (2112 E. Fourth St.). 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Weekly community newspaper covering Long Beach and Signal Hill, CA. 📰 The Signal Hill Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 1000 block of Burnett Street at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is leading the homicide investigation. On arriving, police officers found three females and four males with gunshot wounds. The suspects are described as five to seven young males, at least three of whom were armed with handguns and fired at the crowd inside the warehouse party, said Sheriff’s Lt. Steven De Jong. “We are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects,” he said. “If anybody was at this party, please reach out to Sheriff’s Homicide [Bureau]. We’d like to speak to them.” All of the victims were ages 17 to 19, according to the Sheriff’s Department. They were transported to three nearby hospitals by paramedics. A 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at a hospital; the remaining six victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Many people fled the party after the shooting, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500 or leave an anonymous tip at (800) 222-8477. An area is taped off where the Signal Hill shooting occurred. (Onscene TV) No arrests have been announced, and no further information is available on the victims or suspects. Authorities did not discuss any possible motive for the attack. Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.A. Daily News. While at the Daily News, she published a series on fentanyl addiction that won a first-place investigative journalism award from the L.A. Press Club. Harter majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University. She loves surfing and, when not reporting, can most likely be found in the ocean. World & Nation California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The Signal Hill City Council approved a plan for a new housing project along Temple Avenue on Tuesday allowing for the development of eight single-family homes Signal Ventures LLC proposed this project to redevelop the site along Temple Avenue between East 19th and East 20th Streets which is currently occupied by garage and storage buildings The approved plan would require existing structures at the site to be demolished and replaced with eight single-family homes on eight compact lots within a 0.59-acre area A housing project at the site was first proposed in 2017 by a different company but was rejected because the buildings were too tall Local residents also voiced concerns that it would obstruct the view from their homes The newly approved project reduces the height of each structure to a maximum of two stories (25 feet) to comply with the City’s municipal code the development will contribute an estimated $427,028.48 in revenue to the City through impact fees Impact fees are one-time fees that city governments can impose on housing developers to help support public services impacted by the construction of new projects The impact fees for this project will help pay for the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure Funds gathered from these impact fees will be distributed to different City departments as follows: These fees have been accounted for in the City’s 2025-2026 budget Signal Hill City Council meetings are held biweekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m, and can be watched online live or as a recording on Granicus There may never be a better way to enter the New Year than what Brian Bocan achieved on the 13th hole at Signal Hill golf course in Panama City Beach Bocan was in the area to enjoy the holidays with friends and family as well as the stunning golf courses and pleasant weather An avid golfer averaging 50-75 rounds per year Bocan had previously played Signal Hill and was back hoping to enjoy a round before the cold weather arrived Local Sports Javien Elliott: A road of faith and tireless perseverance to the NFL Athlete of the Week Vote: Pick the News Herald Athlete of the Week for Jan. 6-11 "We went out and it was a slow day on the course, we were hitting the ball pretty decent and got some lunch before we started the back nine," Bocan said. "We were joking around that we hadn't hit any birdies yet so I told my buddy that we should name it and claim it." Bocan hit a birdie on No. 12 deemed, "the straight and narrow," and felt the manifesting power as he headed to No. 13. The golfer pondered about claiming a hole-in-one on the upcoming par-3 over water but thought it improbable. "Looking back I want even thinking about the shot, which you typically do especially on a par-3 you try to get it as close to the flag as possible," Bocan said. "As soon as I hit it a couple of the guys said it's going in but I blew it off and grabbed my tee." The ball hit just behind the flag and began spinning back right until it rolled right into the cup, that's when everything erupted. "Everyone started yelling, high fives, and even people a hole behind us started yelling and we even did a shot right there on the hole," Bocan said. "It was surreal because it's every golfer's dream to hit a hole-in-one and when you get close you hope it'll happen one day and it did." Bocan completed the course, making birdies on a few more holes toward the end. He contacted his golf buddies and video-called his 6-year-old son, who always encouraged him to hit a hole-in-one. He then returned to the clubhouse, where he was welcomed with a certificate and the flag from the course as a keepsake of the occasion. "It's fun now to relive that moment and it may not happen again for a while but it was super exciting to go through it, especially down there at Signal Hill," Bocan said. Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1. First Alert Weather Team will be on STORM ALERT with the risk for scattered storms across the region. Some of the storms may be severe. Check the radarSend us your photosManassas Park Police search Signal Hill Park for evidence tied to missing Va (7News) — Manassas Park Police and the Prince William County Police Search and Rescue Team searched a park for evidence related to a search for missing Virginia mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt Friday evening Officers could be seen from SkyTrak7 searching Signal Hill Park Friday evening This came as her friends and supporters were gathered outside of the police station trying to bring awareness to the case days after her 37-year-old husband was charged in connection with her disappearance "It's just new hope because we need closure to this case and we're really hoping they can find evidence that can connect to the data and everything," said Bina Khadkalma We're ready to stand by for anything or any news out there SkyTrak7 was live at the Signal Hill Park: Detectives said a tip led them to this area which is within walking distance from Mamta's home "I think they have found some potential evidence right now inside the park They're not allowing us to go inside the park They're just blocking the access to the park so I think they have found something but have not released 7News learned that detectives found items during their search of Signal Hill Park Those items are being processed to determine if they are connected to the case "They are hopeful they have collected some evidence Please trust the fact that they are working on this case day and night but I do feel confident to say they are going to places when they can share more," said Holly Wirth after talking with a detective Friday night The search provided hope for friends and community members that police are one step closer to finding Mamta Community members gathered across the street from the park in hopes of getting the latest developments in the case "Every evidence we find every day is hope for us," Pandey said "We are so desperate to find the evidence Naresh was charged with Prohibition Against Concealment of a Dead Body last week and returned to court Thursday morning after facing accusations related to the disappearance and presumed death of 28-year-old Mamta The Manassas Park mom has been missing since the end of July The prosecutors did not object and the motion was granted 24 was canceled after the motion was granted prosecutors would have been asked to establish probable cause that a felony was committed by Bhatt The case will now proceed to the circuit court A grand jury would determine whether there’s probable cause to believe the person accused committed the crimes charged and should stand trial This comes after 7News learned Wednesday that Mamta’s mother and brother arrived from Nepal and have been reunited with Bhatt's 1-year-old daughter according to the family's immigration attorney community members and friends gathered across the street from the park told 7News this was their first sign of hope in the past month "We always will have hope," Khadkalma said we're relying on the police department to get to the end of the story This is a press release which we link to from Podnews, our daily newsletter about podcasting and on-demand We may make small edits for editorial reasons according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a shooting in Signal Hill Saturday night that left a teenager dead and six other people injured.  at a party in the 1000 block of East Burnett Street.  were wounded in the shooting and taken to local hospitals for treatment suffered gunshot wounds that were not considered life-threatening Video taken by an X user shows a stretch of Burnett Street near California Avenue taped off as law enforcement agents investigate the shooting.  The LASD said more people were at the party and they encourage them to contact detectives at 323-890-5500 There is no suspect information at this time Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information from the LASD The 2025 Benchmark Report: Branded Podcasts is available to download at: https://signalhillinsights.com/2025-branded-podcast-benchmarks-report the nonprofit Act Out Theatre has created a home for theater enthusiasts for youth of all backgrounds with its tuition-free shows the organization is planting its roots in Signal Hill with their first permanent rehearsal space to call their own The 70 plus students in any given Act Out Theatre show would often travel to whatever school or organization was gracious enough to lend their space for shows and rehearsals Rehearsals and shows have travelled between Hoover a North Long Beach church and even Compton City College Travis Wade, founder and executive director of Act Out Theatre they continued to outgrow each temporary space While the nonprofit used to primarily serve youth it’s now become a unique hybrid youth and community theater They’ve also been slowly increasing the number of productions they put on each year with a record five shows slated for the 2025 season “One of the things people always say is that Act Out is their home away from home this is where I can be myself,’” Wade said “To now have our own space where we can paint the walls whatever color we want where we can hang our pictures and posters from old shows and where we can reflect and see where we come from that helps foster that culture and strengthen that culture that we already have.” For the several hundred people involved with Act Out Theatre the move also means no more driving to and from storage for costumes and equipment no longer being at the whim of other people’s schedules and being able to expand their presence in the community through events Act Out Theatre started hosting free art workshops last summer and they hope to host more now that they have a space to do so The Signal Hill warehouse also has several offices Final productions of shows will still be hosted either at Compton College or Hamilton Middle School It feels nice when you can make that leap and continue on that trajectory,” Wade said these are small things you would never even think of Wade already has his sights on the next goal: a permanent theater space for shows Act Out Theatre is planning for the 2025 season Act Out has already announced its 2025 season, with productions such as “West Side Story” in the spring, “Little Women” and “Les Miserables” in concert in the summer, and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “Annie” in the fall. Audition information will be available on their website www.actoutlb.com Their last show of the 2024 season, “Matilda” is wrapping up this weekend, with performances on Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Middle School auditorium. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online Signal Hill City Council approved a contract of nearly $133,000 with a Corona-based company on Tuesday to replace the worn-out playground surface at Signal Hill Park The current rubberized surface at the park was installed in 2015 and the average lifespan of these types of surfaces is seven to ten years The City selected SpectraTurf to demolish the old surface and install a new one SpectraTurf specializes in manufacturing and installing rubber surfaces According to City staff, this project is needed to ensure the playground remains in good condition until the park undergoes a more extensive renovation. Signal Hill’s Civic Center Master Plan will revamp the park with a new playground and sports courts The contract with SpectraTurf is for $132,625 and an additional $13,262 has been set aside in case of unforeseen costs The City originally allocated $120,000 for this project but the full cost is now estimated at nearly $146,000 The city council amended the City’s annual budget to include the funding increase for the new playground surface According to Public Works Director Thomas Bekele the new rubberized playground surface will be black and cobalt blue with installation of the new playground surface estimated to last two weeks and is expected to be completed in November Signal Hill residents will have to elect three council members this November The nomination period for candidates opened on Monday and will continue until August 9 at 4:30 p.m The City of Signal Hill’s elections coincide with Los Angeles County’s, which take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even-numbered years. This year’s election will take place on Nov. 5, according to the City’s website. The three city council members whose seats will be up for election are Robert D If they don’t decide to run again for their seat the nomination period will be extended to August 14.  Signal Hill city council members are responsible for voting on new laws Signal Hill’s council members take turns being mayor and vice-mayor the council member elected in the most recent prior election becomes vice mayor and the current vice mayor is elevated to the position of mayor One city clerk position is also up for election, and the person elected will serve a partial term of two years. The current city clerk, Daritza Gonzalez, was appointed to her office last year rather than elected, after the former elected city clerk Carmen Brooks stepped down the city clerk is responsible for administering democratic processes (such as elections) managing public inquiries and relationships as well as providing access to city records and legislative actions to ensure public transparency Since the most recent compensation increase in 2022 city council members have earned $722.18 per month while the city treasurer and clerk earn $438.22 City staff recently recommended 10% raises in the compensation for city council members and city clerks Climate change and the parks National Parks in Crisis The unofficial ambassador of Signal Hill National Historic Site is basking in the late summer sun and being fawned over by strangers while while posing for too many photos to count Mount Pearl retiree Ed Jackman likes to bring his Newfoundland dog to Signal Hill National Historic Site most days Sometimes he brushes him up here so the wind will blow the hair away/Jennifer Bain Sable Chief — the “Signal Hill Dog” — is doing his breed proud serving as a symbol of Newfoundland and Labrador and showcasing his gentle temperament since his strong swimming skills and bravery aren’t needed for this particular gig His owner Ed Jackman sits beside him on a bench between the parking lot and the iconic Cabot Tower under the “kilometre sign” that shows the distance from here in St “You can see the smiles he puts on people's faces — how happy they are," says Jackman having my coffee and answering questions." A Newfoundland dog named Sable Chief was the mascot of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in World War I His taxidermied body is on display at the Rooms in St Sable and Jackman don’t work for Parks Canada or even officially volunteer here Jackman is a retired provincial government employee who served as a welfare officer for shelters After spending his career with people who were miserable and facing tough times it's nice to do "something relaxing and something that brings people happiness for a change." Jackman lives in suburban Mount Pearl and has been bringing his Newfoundland dogs to Signal Hill since about 2006 Schooner was first because he was a show dog who needed to be socialized The dog that was named for an Irish folk band loved the attention but sadly died in 2022 Sable Chief (Sable for short) comes from the same breeder and debuted here last year as a puppy "He's probably the calmest we've had at this age," admits Jackman As my taxi driver puts it: "He's a fixture up there — him and his dog if you probe beyond the top three questions is the name of the famous mascot of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in World War I who was killed in a truck accident in 1919 the province’s largest public cultural space always takes a moment to say hello to Sable Chief/Jennifer Bain Those three words best describe Newfoundland dogs who are recognized as an essential part of the province’s historical and cultural heritage Sable’s ancestors were once used on fishing vessels to haul nets and retrieve people and objects from the water they pulled milk and mail wagons and were hitched to carts loaded with fish "Hello pretty fella," one woman enthuses at the sight of Sable "Thank you for having him here today," says another woman I'm not actually here just to pat a dog — it's a bonus I come for what’s touted as Canada’s most intense and picturesque city hike The North Head Trail is just one mile long but oh what an experience it is with astounding views of the North Atlantic and St There’s nearly 500 feet of elevation and 100-plus wooden stairs I hike from top to bottom but runners and those seeking cardio challenges do it the harder way with Cabot Tower (and maybe Sable Chief) waiting at the top as a reward A view of the North Atlantic Ocean in August from Signal Hill's North Head Trail/Jennifer Bain “It’s a great viewing place for whales but particularly for icebergs when they come down,” notes Glenn Keogh Signal Hill’s manager of national historic sites and visitor experience Some kind of footpath along the Narrows — the entrance to St John’s Harbour — to the “north head” of this peninsula has reportedly been in use since the 1500s About 80,000 people now hike this trail each year when they come to one of Canada’s most iconic Signal Hill actually draws about 750,000 visitors a year and was vitally important to Canada’s defence and communications history is the crown jewel of Signal Hill/Jennifer Bain John’s from military attack from the 1640s to the Second World War Flags once announced the arrival of ships — everything from small fishing boats and large naval fleets to merchant ships — while gun batteries offered protection from warships this is where “soldiers stood guard against invaders where flags signaled news of approaching ships and where a single letter `S,’ sent from across the ocean and announced a worldwide revolution in communications.” (Guglielmo Marconi received the world’s first wireless signal here in 1901.) which served as a flag-signaling tower from 1900 to 1958 and commemorates Queen Victoria’s Silver Jubilee and the 400th anniversary of Italian navigator/explorer John Cabot’s voyage across the Atlantic to the New World It can get windy on Signal Hill's North Head Trail as writer Jennifer Bain discovers/Jennifer Bain But I come to this 262-acre site on the Signal Hill Peninsula more for the free hiking than the history “(Signal Hill) is truly a world apart, providing visitors with spectacular hiking experiences atop exposed ocean headlands, along centuries-old footpaths, and through forested areas,” is how the site’s 2018 management plan describes it “Given the breadth and variety of its natural landscapes (it) offers an authentic `park’ experience in an urban setting.” the site’s highest point where flag signals were once flown and where there is currently an eagle’s nest which goes between Cuckold’s Cove and George’s Pond (Newfoundland slang for a small body of fresh water) and then connects to the 0.2-mile Gibbet Hill Trail John's Harbour to a cruise ship and downtown/Jennifer Bain Let an interpretation sign reveal how gibbetting involved dipping the bodies of executed criminals in hot tar and hanging them on public display until they rotted to discourage would-be criminals and “comfort” the victims’ loved ones “It was a fairly gruesome way of trying to keep law and order in the city,” admits Keogh The gibbet that was here from the 1750s to about 1795 was likely only used a few times Another short trail — Centre to Summit — links the visitor center with Cabot Tower Then you’re back at the upper parking lot where you can tackle North Head easy to follow and minutes from downtown St but there’s a map at the trailhead and it’s impossible to get lost Sections of trail are dangerous due to steep cliffs and narrow paths Care should be taken particularly with small children.” you're not supposed to go off North Head Trail and get too close to the ocean/Jennifer Bain “The trail poses a bit of danger for people not used to the coastline,” Keogh acknowledges. “But it’s not like Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site where we’ve had a number of people over the years swept out and where the waves are unpredictable and it’s very difficult to retrieve people without search and rescue vessels.” Just days after we speak a man unfortunately falls into a chasm along North Head Trail and dies as the city catches the edge of Hurricane Ernesto Mindful of the danger of slipping on wet rocks Some people only go part way down North Head Trail and then return to the parking lot not far from where Sable Chief greets his fans you’ll make your way down wooden stairs (which are slated for an upgrade) into Ross’ Valley This steep part of the journey is apparently like walking down the equivalent of 20 storeys the Cabot Tower looms above Ross' Valley/Jennifer Bain This “hanging valley” was formed by a glacier during the last ice age It was once home to gardens (so look closely to see potato drills/mounds) and a small quarantine hospital called Prowse’s Folly a larger one set back from the sea and a smaller one closer to the coastline for people who arrived by ship with communicable diseases like cholera The bigger one was first constructed as two-storey barracks and later used as a prison and quarantine hospital where people were treated for diphtheria It was in a vacant room of this hospital that Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal Two of Parks Canada "red chairs" on North Head Trail face the ocean and Cuckold's Cove The federal agency encourages people to take photos for social media and tag them #ShareTheChair/Jennifer Bain you’ll soon spot the first of two sets of Parks Canada’s red Adirondack chairs These look towards Cuckold’s Cove and are apparently near some fox dens facing South Head and the Fort Amherst heritage lighthouse “It gets pretty gusty down in that area,” says Keogh It’s not far to a second set of red chairs that are great for cruise ship watching and admiring the colorful buildings downtown One treacherous and narrow part of North Head Trail has a safety chain bolted to the rocks/Jennifer Bain The trail narrows and at one point you have to cling to a safety chain bolted to the rocks fishermen placed cannons here and on the opposite side of the Narrows augmented by a cable (likely made of rope) to keep enemy ships from entering the harbor The area became known as Chain Rock Battery because of the large rock just off the shore to which booms and chains were anchored as the English and French fought for control The battery was abandoned for a spell and then in the Second World War Canadian forces built a new emplacement here called Fort Chain Rock There was a wire anti-submarine net between Chain Rock and Pancake Rock before three pairs of anti-torpedo baffles were suspended in the Narrows in 1941 and then supplemented by an anti-submarine net two years later It would be nice to have signage explaining the significance of this abandoned bunker on North Head Trail/Jennifer Bain “We have lots of signs — some people say too many signs,” says Keogh I had to cobble together this history of North Head Trail from various signs across the site and from its website First you’ll pass an abandoned concrete bunker that likely held a Second World War cannon Then you’ll see a chain link fence over houses in the Lower Battery neighborhood that Parks Canada maintains to prevent rockfalls Nicola Blazier nears the end of North Head Trail where it crosses from Parks Canada land into the colorful Battery neighborhood of St you’ll cross a wooden deck that feels like it belongs to the house it’s in front of but is actually Parks Canada property A reassuring sign says "public exit" and Keogh tells me the deck was built in consultation with a previous homeowner You’ll wind up on Outer Battery Road and can either make your way downtown or take the Grand Concourse Connecting Trail back up Signal Hill if you've parked there and where Jackman and Sable Chief may or may not be waiting To get on or off Signal Hill's North Head Trail you'll have to cross this Parks Canada deck attached to a private home/Jennifer Bain Support Essential Coverage of Essential Places A copy of National Parks Traveler's financial statements may be obtained by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to: National Parks Traveler National Parks Traveler was formed in the state of Utah for the purpose of informing and educating about national parks and protected areas Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below: National Parks Traveler is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer National Parks Traveler is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit media organization your friends and some snacks for this priceless dusk DJ set at Hilltop Park I have found the perfect Sunday sunset hang in the greater Long Beach area — where all are welcome to share the golden hour and enjoy a free vinyl DJ set Arron Herrera (DJ Waxsyndicate) has set up turntables and lugged boxes of records up to Hilltop Park in Signal Hill a lush green space offering panoramic views of Long Beach and surrounding communities Herrera has gained a following and simultaneously created a sunset ritual for dozens ~ the vibes ~ were akin to those I've experienced in Elysian Park in LA or Dolores Park in San Francisco you need not wonder where the homies will be on Sunday night we now have that at our very own Signal Hill but by the time my friends and I arrived around 6:30 Hilltop Park was already a sea of colorful blankets inhabited by couples We chose a spot close enough to hear Herrera's set and take in a clear view The soft-spoken Herrera told me he doesn't spin records anywhere else as he transitioned seamlessly from New Order's "Age of Consent" to The Cure's "Inbetween Days," noting that he's known for playing funk Motown and soul at Hilltop Park but really he spins whatever feels right for that moment you'll find a guest book with signed Polaroids of those who have enjoyed the weekly Hilltop hang "I don't know how long I'll be doing this," he said he hopes to document the community feeling each Sunday sunset has created Herrera says that its his tip jar that funds this project I want to be able to look back and physically hold something and say 'this is what I did these are the faces/human beings I met," he told me on July 9 Over the many months Herrera has been doing what I'll call a community service he's upgraded his setup and equipment to provide a better listening experience for his growing audience I try not to take it personally when I look up from the DJ booth to see a tumbleweed blow across the bar it's a special treat to see a public space used this way Are you ready to join us this Sunday from 5:30 to sundown This last Sunday, we brought a blanket big enough to fit myself and two friends; fizzy waters, watermelon, chips and other snacks from Olives Gormet Grocer Here are my suggestions for the experience: Herrera posts on his Instagram if ever he is unable to make it. Follow him here This story has been updated with additional comments from Arron Herrera Signal Hill’s report says extension is “environmentally superior” and guarantees the City’s oversight but residents remain opposed to the project stood or squeezed into empty spots on the floor equipped with signs and strong words of opposition at a crammed public hearing in the Signal Hill City Hall Tuesday night The subject up for review was a Environmental Impact Report on a 20-year permit extension the City is considering granting to Signal Hill Petroleum.  Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP) will be able to drill up to 46 new oil wells and build 46 accompanying well cellars across its seven drill sites over the next 20 years SHP currently owns 62 oil wells in Signal Hill and 95% of the Long Beach Oil Field comprising 1,550 wells.  The Signal Hill City Council Chambers were packed with signs reading “We will not be poisoned in our homes” as Community Development Director Colleen Doan went over details of the recently released Environmental Impact Report (EIR) draft.  Doan said the City hired Catalyst Environmental Solutions to compile and analyze data for the EIR exploring the environmental and health impacts the 20-year permit would have on the Signal Hill community The 300-page report took over two years to draft and was made public on May 6.  The EIR analyzed the effects the project would have on air quality All impacts were found to be “less than significant” or able to reach less than significant levels with proper mitigation.  no one spoke in favor of the permit renewal Many residents spoke about the odor and noise of the drill sites near their neighborhoods and asked the City to investigate health impacts such as asthma in people who have lived in Signal Hill for years.  Local environmental groups such as Climate Brunch and the Sierra Club joined public speakers snapped their fingers and raised their hands in agreement.   The Signal Tribune contacted SHP via email on June 6 for a response to the public hearing and has not heard back as of June 7.  The draft EIR included alternatives to the 20-year permit extension which would allow Signal Hill Petroleum to continue its current operations but not drill new wells Assembly Bill 1137 will be on the ballot in November which would prohibit California oil companies from drilling any new oil wells within 3,200 feet of schools residential areas and hospitals if it passes.  Signal Hill Petroleum’s current operations would still be able to continue but without annual City oversight or the guidelines set in the conditional use permit These guidelines mostly pertain to “community compatibility” such as noise and traffic in the areas surrounding drill sites.  The EIR states it is “reasonably foreseeable” that if SHP can’t drill new wells it would redrill its existing wells more frequently than the current maximum of six per year This would “potentially” have greater environmental impacts than the 20-year permit extension “It sounds like Signal Hill Petroleum is holding these alternatives hostage,” a Signal Hill resident who identified himself as Charles said.  SHP would still have to follow guidelines surrounding emission thresholds set by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and California Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM).  The company has maintained that they implement their own mitigation measures more stringent than what is required by the City and State.  healthier future could happen for us and our children It’s time for Signal Hill to phase out oil,” said Stephanie Alvarez Doan admitted that “it does sound kind of funny” for the 20-year permit extension to be deemed the environmentally superior alternative and said the City will try to explain the issue more clearly in the final EIR.   More alternatives to the 20-year permit extension were 2-year or 10-year extensions.  The 2-year extension predicts that Signal Hill Petroleum would build 10 new oil wells and cellars over this time period since the company has “indicated” that they would only drill a maximum of five new wells per year The EIR concluded that this option would reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gas related to new wells redrill operations would likely increase.  Signal Hill Petroleum would still be able to drill 46 new oil wells at its proposed five wells per year The draft EIR states that “it is reasonably foreseeable that the City would extend the CUP at the end of the 10-year permit period” since it has done so every time since 1998.  Signal Hill Petroleum “would plan to drill two wells per year” if granted the 20-year permit extension the EIR states “it is more than likely” that SHP would drill the maximum number of wells allowed per year (5) resulting in “potentially higher air and greenhouse gas emissions on an annual basis.” the City has determined that granting the 20-year permit extension is the “environmentally superior alternative” since it gives Signal Hill oversight on the company while maintaining current conditions.  Signal Hill Petroleum is projected to produce 1,197 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year over the 20-year period The report compiled data on toxic air contaminants from a North Long Beach monitoring station 4.5 miles from the nearest Signal Hill Petroleum site and a Los Angeles monitoring station 23 miles from the nearest site.  The EIR lists a number of toxic air contaminants reported at these stations by parts per billion by volume though it states there is no air quality standard for these materials The highest recorded volatile organic compounds from the North Long Beach station include acetone formaldehyde and methylene chloride.  “From a public health perspective given the existing evidence on adverse health impacts it’s important to reduce exposures to harmful pollutants where people live The decision will ultimately be made by the Signal Hill City Council following a finalized report and a recommendation from the Planning Commission.  The purpose of the public hearing was to receive feedback and questions about the draft EIR from residents Doan said all comments from the public will be included in the final EIR and Catalyst Environmental Solutions will attempt to answer all the questions posed.  Multiple residents requested that the council postpone the final decision until after the results of the November election asked that Signal Hill host another public hearing in a larger location and make a greater effort to promote it before moving forward in the process Doan said the City will consider both options.  Residents can send in written comments on the draft EIR until June 24 by emailing cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org All submitted comments will be included as an appendix in the final draft EIR.  The City expects for the project to go in front of the Planning Commission in another public hearing in July or August The Planning Commission will give their recommendation to the City Council which will host a final public hearing estimated to be held in September View a full copy of the draft EIR by visiting cityofsignalhill.org/612/Current-Projects Already have an account? 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Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Manassas Park and Prince William police search for clues in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt Manassas Park police and Prince William County’s search and rescue team are searching tonight in Signal Hill Park for evidence in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt Manassas Park police and Prince William County’s search and rescue conducted a search Friday night in Signal Hill Park for evidence in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, is in police custody, charged with concealing a dead body Police said detectives obtained information that led them to the park and that items were collected for processing during the search More than a dozen search warrants have been executed in the case Court documents show police discovered evidence of pools of blood indicating a dead body had been present in the home and dragged from the master bedroom to the bathroom Dozens of supporters have held vigils and gathered at the Bhatt’s home calling for justice for Mamta Kafle Bhatt and for her to be found A group has also gathered tonight at the park carrying signs of support for the missing woman Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen leaving her work at UVA Prince William Hospital on July 27 Friends reported her missing when she did not come to work on Aug Naresh Bhatt told police the next day the couple had marital troubles and he presumed his wife was visiting family members in another state He said she had destroyed her cell phone before she left Police later learned she had no family members living in the U.S Naresh Bhatt is a U.S. citizen who served in the U.S. Army. Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a Nepali citizen, immigrated to the U.S. from Nepal when they married in 2021. The greater Manassas Nepali community has actively pushed for police to keep searching and trying to solve the case Stay up-to-date on the best stories about life in Prince William County with The JAM - Your News In Just A Minute newsletter Digital and Print Subscription memberships available The future of Prince William Times now depends on community support Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Local police converged Thursday afternoon outside the former Manassas Christian School in Manassas Park -- as well as other nearby locations -- in their ongoing search for evidence in the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt a Manassas Park mother and nurse who has been missing since late July Email notifications are only sent once a day The future of Fauquier Times now depends on community support Life in the Piedmont – Our Daily Newsletter The Signal Hill City Council approved a nearly $35 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on Tuesday “The overall goal is to adopt a structurally balanced budget that serves as the city’s financial plan control city appropriations to pay for city services and activities and reflect the city council’s priorities and strategies,” said Deputy Finance Director Siamlu Cox during the presentation to city council The budget lays out how the City will spend its money during a fiscal year and what funding sources it will draw from.  optimistic perspective while remaining vigilant of existing challenges,” Cox said the largest portion of the budget was allocated to the Signal Hill Police Department $13.9 million was earmarked for the police department The amounts set aside for other expenditures are as follows: The previous budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 was $34.6 million with this year’s total budget increasing by over $300,000 the amount allocated for the police department was approximately $13 million with that amount increasing by over $900,000 for this year During the budget presentation to city council city staff said that the City plans to bring in $37.8 million in revenue with the vast majority of it ($27 million) coming from sales tax As part of its biennial budget planning process the City Council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 while simultaneously approving a prospective budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 The proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget will return to the City Council for discussion and adjustments next June Proposed expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 are as follows: The City plans to have $69 million in the General Fund at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1 the City plans to start Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with $67.1 million in the General Fund “Each year we seem to get better and better and that should always be our goal in everything we do doesn’t matter if it’s in finance or whatever We should always be striving to get better and I think we’re doing that,” Councilmember Edward Wilson said after the presentation The newly-built Class A facility is strategically located at 3177 California Avenue and offers 139,772 square feet of 100% climate-controlled self-storage space with units ranging from 5'x5' to 10'x30' The facility sits adjacent to a Target in a densely populated area of 285,000 people within a three-mile radius and has excellent visibility from and access to the 405 freeway a primary north-south conduit through Los Angeles county With the addition of SecureSpace Signal Hill SecureSpace now has eleven stores open and operating in the Los Angeles MSA SecureSpace delivers its signature modern design in the Golden State – featuring an amenity-rich leasing office with free WiFi in the leasing office and loading area The facility is equipped with SecureSpace's proprietary high-security platform – managed by our National Security Team – including AI-enabled cameras and sensors that provide a state-of-the-art security and monitoring platform "I am very happy to announce that our newest asset in greater Los Angeles is now open," said SecureSpace Partner Paul Brown and we are proud to offer our state-of-the-art facility to the residents of this historic Los Angeles community." 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SecureSpace Self Storage today announced the grand opening of a new self-storage facility Commercial Real Estate New Products & Services Corporate Expansion the planned development of 49 homes for seniors off Route 73 in Voorhees passed the first step in the Township zoning board's approval process last week The board voted unanimously to approve a use variance for Tudor Development LLC and D.R Horton homebuilders to construct the residential properties on 13.75 mostly wooded acres in a restricted commercial zone Site plan approvals still will need to go before the board in the future "I'm very happy to report that when they (Tudor representatives) first contacted me that they really expressed the feeling that they don't want to proceed unless they get some agreement from us and they've been very cooperative," said Edward Ferruggia representing the neighborhood association of 728 homes in bordering Sturbridge Lakes He said the developer first considered a commercial project near the Signal Hill Drive land "We definitely view this to be preferable," he told the Zoning Board of Adjustment comparing the existing residential plan to the former commercial plan for the lots behind Auto Lenders Read earlier 70and73.com coverage of this plan An entrance and exit to the development of age-restricted which are estimated to sell for around $600,000 One sticking point at the meeting was how many of the homes should be designated as affordable to assist Voorhees Township with achieving its state-mandated affordable housing target If the usual affordable housing set-aside were used for this project it would no longer be profitable to build Robert Mintz of Freeman & Mintz of Haddonfield The developer's representatives and the board agreed to more closely review the affordable-housing requirements for the project in the next stage of approvals Four-year-old plans to bring housing to an empty lot north of Pacific Coast Highway in Signal Hill are finally moving forward, with the release of a new environmental study for the project slated for a property at 1933-1939 Temple Avenue calls for the construction of eight detached single-family homes with floor plans ranging from 2,122 to 2,144 square feet in size Renderings of the project depict a series of two-story Mediterranean-style houses arranged around a common driveway LLC would build the project over a roughly 14-to-16-month period Plans to build housing at the site date to at least 2020 while the development site was cleared of buildings in 2016 Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram